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Newport Pagnell is M1.

Thanx for that, Charlie. Glad I kept some mackerel and squid back. I'll speak to my contact and see about getting some of those lug.

I can offer one more. Stingray will be returning to her old home with me and Pete on board. Is bait at Burnham mostly squid and mackerel?

I wouldn't worry too much about the prop looking too big. One or two trips over the bar at Christchurch should sort that out!

Maybe they were eating the perch from the inside, out.

I have to say, I admire your faith in human nature!

Yes, Stingray did make it out, after Pete leapt over the side and dragged Stingray off the gravel. It's good to work as a team! That's another prop bu**ered. Glad I went for the option where I only have to fork out for a

A very Happy Birthday, Jack. May all your fish be daft ones!

Likewise Pete and I.

Sorry, That was me!

Try again. That's a relief

Get using it, Bob, It's great!

John Manser is a no-go, I'm afraid. You put me on to him, Adam, and I contacted him. It appears he just has a large house and put the Burnham boys up as a one off favour. His wife recommended a caravan park that they used to use before they moved down permanently. Unfortunately, I didn't make a note of it, but i'm sure somebody will know of one.

My radio has developed a fault which, I'm pleased to say, Cobra radios are going to sort even though it is just out of guarantee. This has made me think about an emergency alternative and I have therefore bought a handheld radio which can sit in the locker until needed. Now, I know there are some wonderful handhelds out there and I'm sure I probably should have gone for one, but I can't justify a large'ish sum of money for something that may not be needed. I have therefore purchased a Silva Star M-298 for

That's all very clear, thanx. Hopefully see you all there.

'Scuse my ignorance but, not being very local so unable to attend club meetings, I don't know where the Marina Club or Car park is. Can somebody enlighten me please?

I've been using it a little while now and it seems great. I have made up a plastic bin, with lid, (like a very mini dustbin) of 1/2 gallon and I just throw the reels, swivels and other bits and bobs in for about 1/2 hour and they are perfectly clear. Just dry and oil reels. In fact, they claim if you just let the items dry, it leaves a protective film, but I still oil the reels. I have also made up a spray container (the sort used for 'misting' flowers, etc) which I use for various bits on the boat (knives, pliers, external parts on the engine, etc., etc. Also for the rod fittings. I would have to say that it seems to do what it says on the can (platic bottle) Terry B.

Pete and I missed the prize that Adam obviously secured. Unlike some, we launched at 07.30 with me feeling a little nervous about the fog. This is where I find how good I am with the sat nav! Although our original plan was to head for the Needles area, discretion took over as I didn't want to get mown down by a Japanese tanker in the fog. We headed for X-ray and decided to try for the whiting. When we arrived, I said to Pete that if Neo was out here, she wouldn't be too far away. Suddenly, the fog lifter and there, not a hundred yards away was Neo. They hadn't even heard us arrive. We had plenty of fish, mostly barkers and huss, interspersed with quite large pout, some channel whiting and the odd 'various'. We were kept busy all day, not spectacular but a lot of fun. With such a glorious day, it was good to be able to open up the engine and dash about like mad things. All considered, a very enjoyable day with a few dinners provided for. Terry B.

Just to continue the theme of the thread, then. Is this lean time for catch reports due to end tomorrow. Watch this space!

Due to change of plans, I'm up for Sunday. Still trying for the bass, Adam. Terry B.

Likewise me on Saturday. Terry B.

Rich, yes it is. Rain-x and Mist-x, the latter of which is phenomenal. My Disco, being like a greenhouse on wheels, mists up to the extent that after returning from 2 weeks skiiing, I had 1" of water in the vehicle. One application of Mist-X kept it clear for 2 years. Apparently not nearly so long for smokers. I put an old reel, which was decidedly stiff from salt, into the solution and it is now totally free. I'm seriously impressed. And anything that saves the strip down after every trip has got to be a boon. Terry B.

Anybody else tried Salt-X (as advertised in BFM) yet. I have, and it seems to work very well. I have made up a container with about 1/2 gallon of mixture in it and I just dump everything in there for about 15 minutes then just dry. It even leaves a protective film on the surface. I then put a lid on the container and it's ready for use next time. I have made a solution up in a spray bottle and do the rods with it and any susceptable parts on the boat and standing gear. At

Best of luck to everybody. As we in Oxfordshire have the weather coming from Wales, I've decided that it will be best to stay at home. Shame really with such balmy conditions forecast. Hope the fish come out to play. Terry B.

For what it's worth, I'm with Tom on this one. I've used Shimano Baitrunners in various sizes all over the world for many different species and they've never let me down. The baitrunning facility is very useful. I've landed fish up to 46lb on them without a problem. When Alun and I fished for bass in the harbour, he nearly lost his rod to the first fish of the day, I saw it disappearing and grabbed it. With the baitrunner facility, this is not a risk.