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1) JV - Adam, Ian, Alun 2) Tigerfish - Steve *** crew wanted, up to 3! 3) Redfin - Peter, Matt, Rob, Graham 4) Reel Magic -Dave, Dean, Terry B. (v. excited!)

Nice to see you out there Alun, shame about the lack of bass action. We managed to get our share of bream though, good quality of fish too. Couple of problems to sort out, 1) boat is taking on water, not too much to be a risk but more that I like to see on the inside of the hull; I think it is the 'O' ring on the bung. 2) sudden losses of power which I am now putting down to a bit of floating muck in the system occasionally blocking a jet. That'll teach me to use the boat more often. Terry.

Happy birthday chaps and , Alun, if you're out tomorrow, I'll see you on the water. Terry.

Have a great day Charlie, hope the family spoil you rotten. Terry.

Retired old gits who spend their time going fishing! Terry.

Tony, you've started repeating yourself! It is for me too. Terry.

Hope you are having a great day chaps and being spoilt by those near to you. Terry.

I may be missing something here but, from our slightly courser viewpoint, isn't that the same as snelling and leaving a longer tag but the opposite way round? Still the same knot strength but no having to attach the top line. As I say, probably missed something. Terry.

I always reckon they can do several things at once.........................badly! Terry.

Charlie, you haven't missed a food thread as there hasn't been one. After last years hiccup and slight embarrassment, it was suggested to me that certain skippers would prefer to have the flexibility of not booking meals so they could get extra fishing in when they wanted. I have booked places for the Saturday night at The Georgian and Sunday night, as usual, at the Harbour Lights. There are special meals at both and I would not want to have to cancel meals again when the restaurants have prepared things especially. Adam mentioned this on Saturday night and said it all depends on the weather so obviously his crew will want to stay flexible. I currently have about 14 people booked so if anyone would like to join us on this basis, please let me know without delay. Last year at the Georgian, some of you may remember the fruits de mare platter for sharing between two (awesome!); this year they are offering surf and turf which is basically the same as last year PLUS a steak of your choice. Because of the seafood element, this has to be booked in advance, again to be shared. If you want this, let me know, I can try paring up odd ones if necessary. Sunday night is a very good three course meal with about three choices for each course for £18.50. Both evenings are booked for 19.30hrs for 20.00hrs. Terry.

Tank - strange nickname for your son. Terry.

You're not the first from that neck of the woods Norm, We used to have a member from the Newcastle area, Reg, who I imagine is still a member although we don't see him very often. Terry.

Anything happening Shambles way yet? Terry.

On board, I use a small plastic bucket with some holes cut in the wall for plastics and the bigger pirks are hung from the rim. Failing that, John Norris of Penrith are doing some very good lure boxes, double sided, with a total of 14 partitions for about £6.00. I use these for my salmon plugs and spinners. Terry.

All the best, Craig, looking forward to catching up soon. Terry.

P.J.? Terry.

I intend having my annual pilgrimage soon but think I will give it a week or so. Flamer 11 was going out this week apparently, haven't seen any reports. Terry.

All the very best Dean, I'll owe you a pint in Alderney. Terry.

With this little rush of good weather (I won't mention spring), I feel a trip to the Shambles coming on for early plaice. Anyone else got the stirrings? Terry.

Well pleased, x-treme 872.2 Super-smack 3669.6 Terry.

Are you with BT? If so, they have made a security update and not told anyone so check your settings. Terry.

All the very best, Martin. It's the year of the horse, apparently, so saddle up! Terry.

Priorities!!! Terry.

All good here. Terry.

Proper prank. Didn't really see the wife's reaction though. Terry.