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Paul, Stingray is a Warrior 165 (and waiting till Staurday for it's sea trial)

A biker stops by the local Harley Shop to have his bike fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home. On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and an anvil. He stopped by the feed store/livestock dealer and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem: how to carry all of his purchases home. While he was scratching his head, he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?" The biker said, "Well, as a matter of fact, I live at 1616 Mockingbird Lane. I would walk you home but I can't carry this lot" The old lady suggested, "Why don't you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?" "Why thank you very much," he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way he says "Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time." The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, "I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and ravish me?" The biker said, "Holy smokes lady! I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?" The lady replied, "Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.

For some reason, that last one did not recognise me. As I said, I am hoping Stingray will be there but I think it would be inappropriate to buddy anyone with me. In fact, I could do with a buddy myself!!! Terry B.

Details noted. Ta!

I just know I'm going to be told details are somewhere I haven't looked, but, can I have details of the Burnham match, which is next Sunday. I don't think I'm going to have a crew but will see what I can do.

Thanx for the idea, Kam, but the boat is worth more than the caravan and more dear to my heart. I prefer to see it in the drive when not on the water. Also, other members of the family and friends may want to use the caravan.

Thanx, mate.

I notice the Burnham match on the 29th is not on the calendar. I assume it's still on?

That sounds about right, Bob, many thanx. You don't have a 'phone number by any chance?

Just as a little tag to this subject. Does anybody know a small caravan site where I could leave a caravan and pay a storage fee and site fees when the caravan is used? Not a holiday site with shops, restaurants, etc., just something small. It would help us to fish more often and for whole weekends. Dilys is thrilled at the idea!!!

I was still going to take them, Adam, as I'd given my word (old fashioned standards) However, if somebody can use one or both, that's fine too. I hope to be down this weekend with the new boat so will try and catch up with you then.

That's not a bad idea Kam, thanks for the thought. Those of you who fished against Burnham, did you come across Ray Barker, a more mature angler? And.........I'm feeling really important. I've just noticed that I've become a dogfish specialist. There's progress!

Unfortunately not. However, there's not much deck space for fishing on that one! Great for pulling the birds, though.

However...........I have just noticed that others seem to have the same name on the side of their boat; is this a model name? How embarrasing!!!!!! In that case, I will think of something appropriate eventually.

Embarrasingly enough, Stingray. That may have to go. Or is it still bad luck to change the name of a boat?

Well, they say impulse buys are always the most satisfying. I am now the proud owner of a Warrior 165 type 2 complete with a Mariner 60hp bigfoot. I bought it through Boats and Outboards and it turns out to be from a member of Burnham on Sea club, who has upgraded to a Quicksilver. Hopefully I can collect it Thursday so, look out Poole Bay next weekend, weather permitting. Next I need showing how to get the best from it.

No, Martin, not yet. But I am looking at a couple of Warrior 165's this week and hopefully may have some good news to post ere long. You realise my wife blames you for this change of boat! Thanks for the advise, Coddy. That was exactly what I was looking for. It should be somewhat less thirsty than my 90's mariner 50 on the Micro-Plus. Also the extra space will be much appreciated.

o/k, one more point before I go chasing round the country looking at some, what time range would 2 x 25ltr tanks give with a 60hp mariner elpto bigfoot?

Can any of you Warrior pilots out there tell me if the 165 has integral fuel tanks (like the 195) or portable ones?

Respect, Charlie. Those are both clever and funny; well chosen.

I could certainly use them. Would you say

This site is quite interesting http://www.guidebc.com As far as gear is concerned, I took fly gear with me as I like my own stuff. For sea fishing, all gear is supplied. For river fishing, it is best to use a guide (very reasonable) as a boat is almost essential. They will normally supply all the gear you need. However, if you're feeling flush, fishing gear is very good value in Canada. When I was there, the conversion rate was $2.47 to the

Alun, I was there for 3 weeks last year and enjoyed some fabulous salmon fishing on the Fraser River. When is it you're going? If August, the king salmon will be running and they are awesome, 1st one I caught was 27lb! Biggest I saw, 56lb. Also sturgeon fishing on the fraser, they go up to about 700lbs fairly regularly and a max of about 1300lb. Never quantity but when you get stuck into one, the power is incredible. Let me have details.

Sorry we missed you too. It's Fredor. How's the fly fishing progressing?

Launched with Pete from Baiter where Bob was sat as official observer. Well, in fact launched twice! I'm sure I'm not the only person to forget the bung! Had a problem booking in on the radio; either a technical fault or a personal one. Whichever, this should be put right when I do my radio course next month. Whisper upbraided me when I made contact so we're probably not registered for the match. No problem. Tried drifting the Swash first but nothing doing and a lot of weed about. Tried another couple of spots before arriving at the bream grounds, along with everybody else. First cast, Pete had what I think is the biggest garfish either of us has ever seen. I believe he was considering having it stuffed and mounted but decided to put it back to grow bigger, always the optimist. We next both contacted at the same time, me with a very respectable mackerel (nice to see them turning up) and Pete with a bream about 2lb. Needless to say, they became tangled up but after some technical un-knitting, both were landed. Things then went quiet so we decidided to finish with a drift (as we were going that way) and Pete managed a small pollock. After that, it was plain sailing back to baiter with a recovery that we were very proud of. Almost like proper boaters do. Two things impressed us on the day. 1) Using the alderney ring retrieval method for the first time on my boat which was a great success (thanx to Martin) and 2) circle and half circle hooks. The really do hook around the lips every time. We used size 2 semi circle for bream; about right? A good day, despite the dull weather and slightly lumpy sea. We're looking forward to the next one.