plaicemat

Although the tide question is still the same, though under normal circumstances not too difficult, you do have an alternative. Due to my location with a long drive home, I launch at Wick, Christchurch. There is no launch fee, reasonable parking fees and, being a bit up river, the water is virtually fresh. Engine gets a rinse out and you're not dumping your trailer in brine, thus reducing maintenance costs. Simples! Terry.

Being in Oxfordshire, same applies to me, Dave. You have to get your priorities right or, like me, retire. Terry.

I think we have to accept that not all commercials are bad guys, we have to feed the country at the end of the day. On the same principle, not all 'recreational' anglers are lily white, I think those of us who fish out of Mudeford have known one or two who are blatantly fishing for profit on an almost daily basis. Terry.

I'm afraid there is no shortcut to success, even with a bucketful of good advice. At the end of the day, the more hours you put into your fishing, the better and 'luckier' you will get. A few years ago I was out walking across the fields with 8 of my gundogs, all walking to heel without slips. I spotted someone walking towards me with a golden retriever tugging away at it's lead and, as the owner passed, he said how lucky I was to have such obedient dogs. I replied that, funny old thing, the more time I put into their training, the luckier I got. Same principle applies. Terry.

Thanks for the positive comments chaps. Next weather window and I'm down, crew permitting. Terry.

Stingray hasn't been moved for over a year now (apart from fitting new tyres which only involved elevating a little) so today I decided the time had come. I moved her into the main drive, drained the carburettors (lot's of remaining oil in there), renewed the petrol in the tanks (not much old stuff in there), charged the batteries and turned the key. Bingo! All good, so that's a relief. Tomorrow, as it's supposed to be sunny again (getting boring now), the big clean up and waxing begins. Deep joy! Then, if I can find a crew to winch her back on the trailer, I shall have a day's fishing. Or two! Terry.

Just looking at the winners for July, has Alun been ill? Terry.

Yesterday I had my first inshore trip on a small boat since last July when Alun invited me aboard Gastronaut to search out a few bass. I was very exited. The weather was not as ordered with overcast skys, a very brief shower and quite a chilling wind on the water. Mackerel were not easy to find but they were there, just being a bit elusive. First cast and I'm into my first bass for a year, nicely hooked in the upper lip so it gave a good account of itself; about 6lbs of bristling spikes. After this encouraging start I knew it was going to be a good day. I must have upset someone upstairs because that was my last one to come to the net. Alun landed one that was an exact copy of mine shortly afterwards and, apart from dropping a few more, that was it. Still a good day out in anyone's book and especially for me, a real treat. I found the day really tiring, it's much easier on a bigger boat. I'm sure I could launch my boat but would definitely struggle recovering it so I'll stick to invitations for a while yet. Many thanks to Alun for being my carer for the day, I now have bass fillets for supper and a good supply of mackerel for hot smoking, which will keep Dilys happy. Terry.

Bacause if you open it, it is not on the list. Obviously! Terry.

I know we all think we're so cynical and immune to such things but here's a useful pdf. document from the Met Police as a guide to scams. There's even a link to the latest ones. Worth a look. Guide to Scams Terry.

Done. Terry.

This is a very clever machine. It is in German but if you click cc at the bottom of the screen, you will get English subtitles. Terry.

Once the lowered tone bandwagon is rolling, watch out for those jumping on board. Terry.

Somebody always has to lower the tone. I hadn't realised you were into beaver, Paul. Terry.

Did you get permission from your wife to say that, Jim? Terry.

No, not the same one Jim. I looked at that one but it is not as versatile. That one only uses the bags they sell so one cannot cut lengths of tubed bagging to any length or width required. However, a small tip I picked up was that one company sells strips of some sort of material that go into the top of the bag to stop liquid preventing heat sealing. I have started using folded kitchen towel and it does the same thing. Try to avoid washing fillets in fresh water prior to packing also helps in the process. Terry.

I don't think it would stand up to the amount I use mine, Rob. As well as fish I use it for game (right up to venison) and meat I bring back from Scotland when I'm fishing or shooting up there. However, if it does what you want, a bargain indeed. Terry.

A Very Happy Birthday to you both. Terry.

Thanks for the details, Pete, I will add that to my data base. Sounds more Nordic fishing than UK. Terry.

Sounds great! Can you let me have details as we are possibly going up there shortly as I'm banned from long distance flying at present. I knew there would be something worthwhile. Terry.

You're not the first and you won't be the last, Alun. I know from experience that it's o/k until the adrenalin wears off. Terry.

Bloody cheek, you were doing so well up to the last sentence ensuring your accommodation for the next trip. Terry.

Message from Chris at The Fleethouse; it's good to have service suppliers who are understanding and on side. 'hi terry you're really not having any luck with the weather, thanks for the notice but as its all i do is fishing trips, if you cant get here then nor can others so its yet another free weekend lol see you in sept hopefully, chris

After a call from and discussion with Dave, it seems weather has stopped play again and I have therefore cancelled the accommodation in Alderney. Bored now! Can I go fishing sometime this 'summer' please. Terry.

Have amended the title of the thread to contain the date as well ( to make it easy to find ) 1) Neal Sturt 2] Charlie Chapman [weather permitting] 3) Danny Taylor [weather permitting] 4)Graham Nash (weather permitting wink.gif ) 5) Alun Jones 6) Allan Green and Frank Morris on KOM. 7) Dave Evans weather permitting 8) Kev couzens weather permitting 9)Stuart Cooper - weather permitting 10)Brian Murrey - weather permitting