Harold.

Dont squeeze out all the blood!!!!!! Gut Black Lug or Yellowtails but leave the blood inside. Leave on newspaper for about 30 mins to soak up excess water, use kitchen roll to dry as well, freeze as fast as possible. When defrosted for fishing you have an excellent worm, quite firm with plenty fish attracting blood.

Many good points to take on board, mainly safety is first in all cases. You shouldn't attempt the pendulum till efficient in OTG. Get yourself an instructor, it will save a lot of wasted time and frustration. Some instructors are listed here: http://www.the-lounge.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=354

Its a real pity, that the people that use most of the RNLI funds dont give to them. Summer tourists are a nightmare for those brave men, yet most tourists do not even know the RNLI exists. Tony does a great job on NESA, so did Jaybee before him! The internet angling sites only exist because of a few dedicated people, many have no idea the time it takes to run a website. All webmasters deserve credit, THANKS TO YOU ALL!

Agree, the up and over is what I use for Rays, usually 4ft snood and size 1/0 Kamasan with Sandeel (fast flowing water in River Mersey). Others will use their own, so best to get a wide opinion as some tactics work better in different areas. Rememeber, too short a snood and the Ray can hit you rig body or weight with wing/tail (turning onto bait), this will spook the fish, you get a indication of good bite on rod but nothing hooked. :confused: Good luck

If you do catch a double sided Flounder, please send the info to Alison Lee at: Alison.Lee@ncl.ac.uk or phone 07779 582086.

Try this site. http://www.thesfw.fsnet.co.uk/conversions.htm

A very under-rated and under used lead the "Pyramid Lead", would like to own a 5oz version myself. I think some of the England shore team used them in the recent world champs, so someone has a mould or moulds. [ 21. December 2003, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: Harold. ]

Hi Mally Try this lad: chris@mack1.karoo.co.uk He lives and breathes fishing your way!

Original message by Plankton Boy on TSF. Please sign and spread the word. quote: Dont know if im allowed to do this but here goes. As you all probalry know some groups are trying to get fishing banned. The newest attack is from PETA, using the new disney film 'finding nemo' they are trying to influence kids into not fishing or eating fish. the story can be found at www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_827281.html If you disagree with this could you all please sign this online petion at www.petitiononline.com/msp1234/ if we want to keep fishing we have to stop this groups and the only way is by sticking together.

Try this: http://www.nfsa.org.uk/general/knots/bimini.htm

Genuine guy with a excellent knowledge of reels, especially Abu. Would be good on Mastermind, Seahog specialising in Abu reels 19 plonk to present day. Do you get many dirty mags Pete?

These are the life savers worth buying, 150 newtons and only £70. Veals also supply the childrens lifevests. http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q45411B16

Reel £60 Rod £60 Life Vest £60 Which item is most valuable? Answer: The Life Vest, the other two are replaceable!

For general fishing the Eagle Claw Aberdeens are excellent, caught plenty on them and they will bend from snags. Not suitable for big fish, but great for Whiting, Dabs, Flounder, Dogfish etc. As H.A. says try UK Hooks, highly recommend getting the catalogue!

There is plenty info already here, try doing a search: http://sea-angler.org/cgi-bin/noteboards/cast.cgi Ada, is that you?