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Now you're talking. All we then need is a celebrity who's dulcet tones people recognise to do the voiceover. I have no delusions regarding being appealing to the general public! Terry.

Each to his own, Tom. I haven't the benefit of having ever met the bloke so can only judge through my eyes what I see on the screen. And I still find him an annoying tit! And I was using Paul Young as an example in the ilk of 'even he is better than Robson bl@@dy Green'. However, again not having your insight, I purely see the finished product which I think for entertainment value is an advantage. Paul Young, IMHO, is an easy to watch, unassuming presenter with no ego who tries to show the viewer what he sees. This is not to say that I think him any better or worse than others, I just want to be entertained. Let's face it, what television isn't rigged; that's what editors are for. I don't know anyone in the angling celebrity world but do have several friends who are directors/producers/presenters (in mainstream TV) and have visited sets many times and am aware of the chicanery involved in the production process. This does not, however, detract from the entertainment value. Sometimes one can know too much. And so we don't get involved in another heated discussion, I was giving my opinion of the programme, not your views, your right to which I would defend to the death (well, perhaps not quite that far but, you know what I mean). Terry.

Main stream television is for the masses, not single interest groups. If it is going to continue showing the opportunities for fishing in interesting places around the world and featuring the local characters, it is fulfilling it's remit. And giving a bit of PR to the sport of angling. I don't think Robson Green would claim to be a great angler, just someone who enjoys his sport; very much like the majority of us, I should imagine. Only a few of our number are selected to be the chosen ones and many of them would probably make lousy presenters; look at that annoying tit Gilbey! I really do wish, however, that he would remember he is British, damn it! That mid Atlantic enthusiasm is very grating. Come back Paul Young, everything is forgiven. Terry

So, what did I do wrong? Terry.

Thanks for that, Alun, a bit reassuring I guess. Still rather off putting though. Terry.

Here's one, possibly for Alun J. Filetting some of the mackerel from yesterday's catch, I noticed something moving on the cutting board. It turned out to be a type of thread worm which, when touched, coils itself up like a snake (only much smaller!). It turns out that at least a couple of the fish were infested with them and they were actually in the flesh of them between the 'flakes' (I only know what the segments are called in a cullinary connotation). Questions. What are they? Is this normal? Are they harmful? Does cooking render them harmless? To be on the safe side, I consigned this batch to the freezer for bait. Shame, really, we do enjoy fresh mackerel. Terry.

Thank's Simon, that worked. Terry.

For those of you who are interested in aircarft stuff, you will be impressed with this. It's only physics, energy has to go somewhere. The passenger jets that hit the WTC towers and Pentagon were doing over 500 mph!!! Watch this video: An F-4 phantom jet VS. a solid, reinforced concrete wall, at 500 mph. When you view this video, you'll see what actually happens to an airplane when it hits a concrete wall. Many of you may have seen the web site that asks the question; 'If it's true that a Boeing airliner hit the Pentagon, what happened to all the parts of it? Why'd we only find very few pieces of the aircraft? Where did all the mass of that entire 737 GO? Watch this clip. It's an Air Force engineering test: A section of a concrete barrier that was to surround a nuclear reactor dome, to test if it would indeed survive an aerial attack. With the high speed cameras rolling, they attached an F- 4 Phantom to a sled on a tract, and then accelerated the jets speed up to 500 mph. What happens when a 'seemingly unstoppable force', meets a 'Stationary, Immovable Object?' Now, in slow motion, an F-4 collides with a wall. . Where do all the 'flying parts' go? The fact is, the entire plane is instantly atomized. The only parts that were even remotely recognizable were the very tips of the jet wings, that barely cleared the edge of the concrete structure. That's why NO pieces larger than 3 centimeters were located at the Pentagon, or the World Trade Center Towers. And, because nothing in the planes

I have a very interesting video clip of an aeronatical nature on my hard drive that I would like to post on the forum. How do I do it? It tells me that I can't download files of this nature. Terry.

I seem to have misplaced my invitation, Martin! Terry.

When you see Prop. Revolutions, Les, ask about the Turning Point option. I changed to that and they are good props and a lot cheaper to change in the event of damage as you don't have to replace the whole thing. Terry.

Gordon and I enjoyed our day on Enticer although it deteriorated in the afternoon when things got a bit lumpy. Mackerel were not really a problem and we finished the day with 3 bass, 1 to Gordon and 2 to me. SORRY. We also had a few dropped fish, all of which were huge! Final result: Gordon 3lb 9oz, Terry 5lb 1oz and 5lb 9oz. They may not win but they will taste good. And thank you for your hospitality last night, Gordon and Boss. It meant I didn't have to get up at 03.30 and actually made it through the day without falling asleep. Terry.

Gordon and Terry will be fishing on Enticer so please book us in. My German people are not now coming over to look at the Sunseeker as it is not ready so I am unexpectedly free. Tight lines, everyone, but not as tight as mine! Terry.

If anyone is interested, Gerry's of Morcambe are doing Shimano TLD15's for

You have sadistic tendencies, Mr.Chapman. Terry.

Well, I've looked most carefully and there doesn't seem to have been much effort in the past week, chaps. Nobody been out walloping those bass into submission? I can't understand why, the weather has been warm and balmy with clear skies every day. And the sea, it's been flat calm with that inviting look about it. Oh, I was forgetting, you haven't been where I was. Shame! Terry.

I might be able to sort something if the weather God's remain in the ascendant. I will be missing the Saturday comp as I have to work as interpreter for some German friends hoping to buy a Sunseeker. As I have to be down anyway, perhaps a day's fishing before will make up for not having a chance to win the comp! Terry.

If this is any help, though, you'll need to be quick as I'm off on hols Monday. Terry.

The best way is to go to a diesel engineering establishment (supply, repair, recon) and ask for a reconditioned unit. If you mention cash, they sometimes have one 'under the counter' that hasn't gone through the books. Not that I condone this practice in any way. I have a very amenable chap locally so, if you can give me the part number, I can get you a quote to either give you an idea or get one for you. Not ideal, I know, as I live a fair way away but if it is a decent saving, it could be worth it. Terry.

It will be alright for a back-up whilst under way but don't rely on it alone. Take it from someone who has tested this system extensively, I even have one of the American Keep-Alive tanks, courtesy of the company that makes the system as I was considering importing them at one time. You will find you get a lot of scum on the surface which cuts out any natural oxygenation (mackerel poo) and in warm weather the temperature will rise quite quickly to the detriment of the mackerel. They really do need the water to be changing constantly. This is not the case with other bait fish, such as sand eels, as they seem to live in this situation very satisfactorily. How far do you intend travelling with the bait in the tank? I've done 5 or 6 miles and they have been fine for that length of time and I know others that probably travel farther on the bigger boats. They may get a bit lethargic but, as long as they have no damage (refer to the thread re handling mackerel) and there are no bleeding ones in there, they will quickly revive when the water is turned on again. Terry.

Don't say I didn't warn you! Terry.

Thanks very much, Simon, arrived today. I owe you one. And thanks to Dave and Charlie who also responded. Dave, I have checked out yours and have it as a back-up. Terry.

Thank God I'm going away, this could all get very nasty! Terry.

It took and moment or two. Really Gordon, you should get a hobby, one that can keep you occupied on a regular basis. Not like fishing! Terry.

Right, plans finalised so I should be able to make the revised date. I will be in Madeira in between so should be refreshed and ready for the fray. If anyone is going to be looking for crew, I will watch with interest as I will probably not have time to prepare my own boat beforehand. Terry.