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With reference to Gordon's first item in the thread, 'Launch at 6.30 and decided to check ot the newly installed bilge pump and live bait tank, both worked perfectlyand with a lovely anti clock wise flow'. Now I thought I had this sorted that the mackerel swim anticlockwise so the water goes clockwise. If I've got this wrong, that explains a lot. Can someone give me the difinitive answer to this please. Terry.

Get yourself to Canada and get one of their salt water salmon trolling outfits. I've had one for about 25 years, complete with a beautiful centrepin reel. They use a trolling vane to keep it down and steady with a long trace. Terry.

Presumably that's the berthing actually on the quay, up to fishermans dock or slip or whatever. So what happens in the summer there, is it casual berthing? I would be quite interested in something for a week so what would it cost, Sam. I'm prepared to make allowances for the staff! Terry.

I'd heard Bernard and Herbert had spent a night in jail after too much sherbet. Terry.

Hoorah, it did work. That's a Tub Gurnard. Hopefull, this is a Red Gurnard. Terry.

Not sure if this is going to work but did it look like this?

Right, Jas. It looks like it's going to be cr@p for the rest of the week so I'm going to give it a miss and postpone 'till next week. Watch this space! Terry.

There's a cafe on the quayside, near the tackle shop. Only downside from memory is they are a little slow. Locals will probably know something more suitable. Terry.

I think you're correct, Mike. There is no doubt about a red gurnard being red; it is not 'sort of brownish'. Terry.

You're added, Paul. If your confidence is rewarded, let me know. Terry.

Hi, Jas, I was planning to out this week but the met seems to be detereorating which would make for a wet day. Thursday seems to be the best possibility so I'll keep you in mind if I decide to go for it. Terry.

Try Tom for details of Salterns. I don't know what they're like for pricing but the marina looks good to me. Terry.

Done, Dave. Terry.

Paul, you missed the comp to win one of these. Go to Poetic Licence and have a go. For details, go to Berley Bomb and check it out. There are a couple of vids to demonstrate it in action. You will find a bit from me in the comp thread that gives details as the prize was donated by MJL Imports, the company that imports the Secret Weapon from Oz. Terry.

Either you didn't have a red gurnard or you cocked up the cooking somehow. Not for nothing is the gurnard known as the chicken of the sea. If I ever catch a decent sized specimen, I'm highly delighted. I enjoy cooking and eating and do know what good food tastes like, and gurnard is exceedingly good. Terry.

From a fly fishing point of view, Canada, Argentina or wilderness fishing in Colorado. For sea fishing, Canada, Australia or Florida. Mrs. B may disagree. Terry.

I have a piece of plastic domestic waste pipe pushed onto the twist-grip throttle on the tiller as an extension to allow me to stand up and operate the throttle. Terry.

On list, Simon. Terry

Reluctantly passed Inspection Dept. Terry.

I'm not totally convinced of the sincerity of that last offering, Charlie. Terry.

Very smart.......now just trim the excess off those bolts and it will be finished! Terry.

Oh dear! Looks much too close to the trim tab............................................................................................................................................Only joking! Terry.

Done! Will post if I get enough. If not, I have a couple spare. Terry.

I think I've been in that shop! Terry.