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Well, at least you both got out. The harbour doesn't really seem to have got going this year. Having had a day out, I shall now wait until some settled weather. At this rate, that will probably be after Christmas! Terry.

Can someone tell me how to enter a website into a thread. I used to be able to do it but something's changed. Everytime I press http:// I get the message that I must enter a URL. Where and wassat? Terry

Done. Terry.

I gussed at 3mm because my 10-20lb was 2.5mm. I look forward to learning the real figure. Terry.

One down, three left. Terry.

With all this talk of Solid C rods, is there anyone out there who would like an Abu 6600C3 lever drag reel to match one for Christmas? I think they're a tremendous reel for bream, whiting, etc., having been introduced to them by Alun, who I believe has 2. They match the solid c rods to perfection. I wanted another to match my current one and, through over enthusiasm on ebay, ended up with 4. If anyone would like one, brand new, in the box, guaranteed, I'm looking for

If you recall from the previous thread, Mike, we had input from BFM to the effect that, with the new editorial team, things could only get better (cue for a song). And like mugs, several of us decided to give them the benefit of the doubt. Not again! Let those who spend all their time globetrotting and chasing exotic species pay for the editorial jollies. I shall wait until someone produces a magazine that is relevant to the type of fishing I spend most of my time doing. As a matter of interest, Trout and Salmon has many articles about fly fishing in the caribbean and other far flung options but is balanced by as many again on British rivers and species. This is acceptable, although they are filling up with many more adverts. Will BFM have yet another rethink? I doubt it, they're onto a good thing with the free holidays, etc. Giz a job! Terry.

Paul, I took mine into a local tackle shop and they had a guage to determine the size. Most of them have these as they come with their initial stock of rings. Hope this helps. My guess would be 3mm. Terry.

Thank you, I'll keep myself at first readiness. Terry.

Please let me know when it's available for viewing/demo, Tom. Terry.

I am getting the feeling that I am subsidising these people having a much better time than me. I don't think I'll be renewing my sub, I'll put it towards a few extra worms. Terry.

Yep, bags of revs and power to boot, only trouble was it was all put to burying the bows! I use the Turning Point type of prop that doesn't have a rubber thingy. It has a polymer insert which is attached and, I don't believe, can come loose. No, I don't think there's any doubt that the trim tabs were to blame in some way but, I don't know why. Or why then. How can a tight turn have a lasting effect?

Good thinking, Kam, but it was fine on the early outward journey when it was colder. Can't be discounted, though. Terry.

I've got no problem with that, Mike, that's what I did, but it took a considerable amount of thrashing to achieve lift off. My point is that it hasn't done this before and has been running fine on the settings. It's not even as though it was rough in the harbour; it was near perfect conditions. I will take some of the pressure off the tabs and see if it does it again. Terry.

Thanks for your added interest, Steve. No, I have drained from both bungs and the inner one was completely dry, even with the boat tilted at a fair angle. I did consider the trim tabs but, having checked these, find them to be as before. The intriguing thing is that Stingray has been performing perfectly for months now with the tabs fitted and goes up onto the plane effortlessly. It wasn't just the once though, I tried several times when we moved positions and the same thing happened. I think this is going to take more investigation. The thing I can't understand is, nothing has changed; if I'd taken a big biffa as crew, fine, but I didn't. I'm sure it is probably the tabs, upon reflection, but, why now? Terry.

That's exactly what's happened to mine. I've disconnected and reconnected a few times and now, today, it won't go at all. I've been advised to try re-setting it but then, of course, I lose all my waypoints, a lot of which have been hard gained. Bu@@er. I will be opening a discourse on this as I've other information to divulge but hope to get Silva (UK importers) involved so as to get the difinitive word. Needless to say, the additional information does not endear me to Lowrance in future but, we'll see. Terry.

Having just checked the met for Sunday, Alun, I think I'll pass. 27mph winds and rain; not a recipe for a pleasurable day's fishing. Terry.

Water in the bilge was my only idea, Adam, so when we had recovered, I opened the bilge drain on the slip and...........nothing! Now, this all started after I'd done a tight turn in the channel to go back towards the harbour from the river. I appeared to get cavitation but wasn't going that fast and after that the problem started. It remains to be seen if it does it again next time. Aluns note also reminds me; after all my support for Lowrance and 4 years troublefree use, my chartplotter went tits up. When I connected the battery, the chartplotter sparked up immediately without having to be switched on. It then just 'pulsed' with an annoying beeping, the sort one gets on start up when told not to rely on these instruments. Not 'alf. I tried disconnecting the cable and replacing it but it just did the same. What's that all about, then? Alun, I'm shooting Saturday but could possibly do Sunday. Let me know your plans. Terry.

Not a great report but a report none the less in a period of report sparcity. I've been getting desperate to waggle my pole and today looked about as good as it's going to get. Came down with my crew and decided to have a harbour day. After consulting the Oracle (Maverick) we decided to go towards Wareham and drown some worms. First cast, 31/2lb bass. This is going to be too easy. Fourth cast for my crew, 21/2lb flounder; nothing the matter with variety. Rest of the day, 1 small schoolie and a lot of crabs. However, it was good to get a blow and we both enjoyed our day. One small concern. I experienced a problem on the way back of getting the boat up on the plane; when I opened it up, all that happened was the nose tried to bury itself rather than lifting up. No different size crew, no more gear and, although the anchor and rope was in the bow locker, I've done that before when I've gone out drifting. In the end I got my crew to sit right on the stern, opened her up and then trimmed the engine up to try and force the stern down and she eventually popped up. I though perhaps I had taken some water on board and it had somehow settled in the bow but, nothing. Bizarre. Terry.

Apologies. I've done some further research through Lancashire Police and it is indeed b@ll@cks. Admin please delete it before someone passes it on. Terry.

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I'll give it a try again, Alun. We'll watch the weather, pray and speak later. I can try the new reel. Terry.

Many happy returns, Simon. I hope to catch up with you out on the briny before too long. Give my regards to Florida. Terry.

Having a lid on the pan will, of course, provide more efficient direct heat to the lead. Perhaps slightly ajar to release gasses. Terry.

No, Paul, I haven't seen the actual boat, only photo's so far, but I have been very impressed with what I've seen. I will certainly be dropping down to have a closer look when one comes in to Poole; I was just waiting for the word. Terry.