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Have a good cake day Dave. I must have missed my invite to the Northney comp 😉😄

They have worked it out but don't have the balls to take on the French fishermen and we all know what happens when they get pissed off. The RSA's don't directly make any money for the governments and, unfortunately, have very little political clout. Do we have enough boats to block ports or harass the bass fishing boats while they are working? Possibly but, of course, if we did, we would be arrested, unlike the other lot.

Have fun and tight lines.

Good advice, Rob.

Doesn't compare to your fjord fun but, good all the same.

See the catch report Pete, a good day.

Yesterday I had a repair to do to a trim tab before I could get out but Cobbs put Stingray on a work stand as soon as I arrived and I was afloat by 09.30. Tried a spot given to me by Stuie where he said I would bag up on mackerel - nadah - not a sign of mackerel; what a difference a day or two makes. Carried on to my favoured spot and enjoyed a very pleasant day with plaice coming along each drift apart from a quiet spell early afternoon when ithe wind got up a bit and it got a little lumpy. I must have had about 18 - 20 fish with only 3 undersize and a nice half dozen over my self imposed keeping size of 15 inches (with Brexit coming up, I'm practicing my Imperial units) for meals this week. Shirt sleeve order so, all in all, a good day.

I know it's a bit late but I've just got a quick job to do on my boat first thing in the morning and am then going after plaice, anyone want to join? Terry.

Always something isn't there Pete. Last trip down I, one of my trim tabs fell apart so will be coming down this week to sort it, hopefully. If it doesn't take long, I will have a run out again, probably Friday.

I used to use Mitchell and Intrepid reels 50 odd years ago for coarse fishing but now mostly go for Shimano Baitrunners, I was just wondering if there is anything with new innovations that I should be looking at. It would appear not so I will probably stick to what I know but thanks for the input.

Oooh! Pedant alert! (I have to say, I find it difficult to resist). 10/10 Brian.

Busy I'm afraid but have a good day and, hopefully, winkle something out.

Ooh! very cutting. I am trying to get out more this year.

If nobody claims it, I'll take it. 😀

You're going to wear your Tiddler out with all this use. (Did that come out right?)

I do have some Penn Spinfishers and Battles but in larger sizes, the Conflict looks good being quite light; possible option.

I have some expensive ones bought in when I visit Florida that I use as 'holiday' reels, far too good for everyday use.

Also one of mine. I have one I use already and another for salmon spinning, perhaps I'll nominate that for sea fishing and get a new one for the salmon.

Ok all you tackle tarts, what's a good fixed spool reel for light spinning and for, say plaice? Thinking of 12 - 15lb line. Most of mine are used in foreign warm waters and are too big for purpose.

So, a quiet day in the sunshine, could be worse.😎

I shall be down amongst you all tomorrow and going fishing, I think Stingray has forgotten what a fish looks like. Any mackerel about?

Obviously, the problem is he only used one strap. 😄

Enjoy your birthday break, you'll be back there again soon.

When I examine it, nothing much has changed.

An old gentleman at the allotments came up to me a couple of days ago and said, as I go fishing, would I like one or two bits of gear he has as he can't go anymore. Not expecting much, I humoured him and accepted. What I received, apart from some dated and worn end gear, were two reels in pristine condition, in their original boxes. One was a multiplier with a metal spool, a Penn Dexta and a fixed spool casting reel, an Intrepid Surfcast. I haven't heard the Intrepid name for years, they were made by the firm K.P. Morritt, and were standard fare back in the 50's/60's. Nostalgia is a thing of the past.