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I've found that 25kg plastic sacks of playsand, which can be purchased cheaply from a toy shop, or Argos, are ideal. They mould to the shape of the boat.

I'm sure everybody is aware of Braid Direct but, in case anyones missed it, the link is www.braiddirect.co.uk. For example, 32lb, 500mtrs is

I was coming down from deepest Oxfordshire on Saturday but Pete, my crew, got roped in for Xmas shopping with her who must be obeyed. Looks like I missed a special day. Well done Alun!

Can I just thank those people who replied to mine regarding launching at Christchurch. We came down today and had a cracking day. First tried the deep water between the Ledge and Dolphin Bank but were inundated with doggies wherever we went. Eventually landed up at Southbourne rough where a guy in a small open boat invited us to join his whiting bonanza. Had a great 3 hours before running the gauntlet of the return journey near low water. Several fish suppers in the freezer and, as Arnie said, 'I'll be back'.

Thanx a lot for both those replies, v.useful indeed. I would be very grateful for any help and even accompanying someone would be great. Weekends are best for me and I will be down this weekend (27/28-11) on one day depending on the weather. I have a Microplus 501 fisher with a 50hp Mariner, launching with a Landrover Discovery. If poss, I will keep in contact.

I am a newly joined member of PBSBAC and would appreciate help regarding launching at Christchurch or Mudeford. I used to moor a larger boat in Holes bay about 20 years ago but now have a trailed craft. I want to fish Cristchurch Ledge and feel launching nearby would be an advantage. Any help gratefully received.