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With the met for Sunday being what it is, I'm surprised people aren't all over this one. Terry.

Very similar handling to a Microplus I used to own, eminently suitable in the bay, if you are. If you are unsure of your capabilities, the Club has an arrangement whereby you can take your RYA 2 certificate which will give you valuable knowledge and, perhaps, the confidence to venture farther. As Steve said, Mal will have the details. Terry.

I shall be en route to Denmark for a spot of friend visiting and salmon fishing so, not me. Directly I return though, I shall be amongst you, I feel a sole trip coming on. Terry.

I must admit, this year when I am transiting the harbour, I seem to be the only one sticking to the speed limit. Terry.

Work is definitely the curse of the retired classes, always far too much to do, I don't know how these young fellas manage to do a job as well. 😁 Good to hear you got it all sorted, Pete.

Good skill with the sole, a plan is emerging. 😉 Terry.

Well, I had a great day! Met Pete (gaffa) and Stuie on the pontoon at departure, always good to meet up with members, loaded up and was down at the Christchurch end by about 10'ish after checking out a couple of spots for mackerel. Alun and brother Ian were already in attendance and had made a slow start with the plaice but, fortunately, they switched on a bit with my arrival and the flooding tide getting moving, albeit at a sedate ½ knot! I stuck with it until about 14.00 when things quietened down so toddled off to get some mackerel and try for a bass, unfortunately, not a mackerel to be had and having forgotten about the back up of small pollack, gave up after about an hour. I decided to have a last hour after the plaice again and, miraculously, they had seriously switched on.I was getting double shots of sizeable fish with very few small ones which kept my attention until about 18.00 when I decided to head back to treat Stingray to a good clean down with my newly acquired expanding hose, which worked perfectly and only £12 for 15 mtrs. As he has said, Jim came down to join in the fun but timed it with the switch being toned down a bit so, coupled with a loss of gear and having to re-fettle his rod, cut down his fishing time. Nice to see you caught something though, Jim. I returned to Poole well inshore where I had to keep a good lookout for long distance swimmers, canoes and paddle boarders, but, despite keeping a good watch, didn't spot Fisheagle anywhere, did I miss you or were you hiding? I have to say, with all that activity, it would have been difficult to find somewhere to quietly fish for sole, I think Barton might have been a better option. I shall be off to Denmark next week visiting friends and salmon fishing but will be back down upon my return to give it another go, possibly with a later start and giving the sole a go. Terry.

I'm out tomorrow and may linger to give this a try, possibly see you out there. Terry.

As a family, we have been using it since it came out in case of emergencies as we all go into the mountains and wild terrain. Having tested it, we are impressed. Terry.

There's always one! Terry.

And thank you Jim, I may share some of the product from it's use. Jacqui obviously has a big blow job she needs help with. Terry.

I'm out tomorrow Jim if you want to play hooky and join. 😎

I'll take the shredder if it's still going, Jim. If you need it gone, perhaps Martin could store it for me until I come down next week. Terry.

There you go, pretty little bird. Terry.

As a regular visitor to Italy, I'm always fascinated by the variety of birds of prey seen there. Your description could fit any number but my guess would be one of the kestrels or any one of the falcons, of which there are several. Any chance of a photo? Terry.

Belated happy cake day, Alun. No internet where we have been in Scotland so just catching up. Terry.

No need to worry, when we eventually leave the EU it will probably go back to 33p a ltr. 😂 Terry.

There's generally nothing much wrong with boats that can't be put right with money. Lots of money. A never ending demand for money. But it's still fun when it all works! 😊

I had to pay for it but it is a really good day, I commend it to the house. But, as Ian says, it is London! Terry.

The also do an excellent fish cooking programme which can include filleting, etc. It does, however, start at about 06.30 with a tour of the market so you would have to be keen. Terry.

Have a great Cake Day. Terry.

Oddly, it's usually a condition that you don't go out after dark but you can come back in after dark if you're caught out. Terry.

You wish! Terry.

Just a sentence from an email received from Mark at Alderney Angling today. 'Been a few flatties about, last set of small tides I had 30 followed by a day of 17'. Reasonably optimistic. Terry.

Terry is.................quietly optimistic!😊