John E Ashford
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Divint start that again coz ah gotta bollikin last time four takin proppa
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That's put me right off going fishing in Scotland.
I think I'll stop down south and carry on catching crabs, they don't bite but I do get a terrible itch.
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Hi B.V.
What method of fishing do you use, pirking, hokkias, daylites or do you just drop a line with baited hooks.
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Beach Buddies
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That's him Big John old family friend from Cambois, he now lives at West Sleekburn. He's promised me a trip out some time, when I can get up that way.
Are the Bass still about after the close of the Power Station. As there's no hot water coming onto the beach now!
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Hi Jim
Welcome on Board.
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Hi B.V.
There’s some good bait digging areas, both side of the river. Do you still get those big red rag worms?
I can imagine the old ferry ramps being used for launching boats.
Are there plans to build a ferry terminal around the old power station dock and uplift the remains of the West staithes. I hear that much about the area and I’m sure it could make a good mariner with pontoons etc.
Here’s one of the lads Cobles, tied up over the river from you (some one I’m in contact with over the internet) do you recognise it.
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What's the difference between a Kayak and Canoe?
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Fishing out of Weymouth, over the reefs, I found that using size 1 or 1/0 with a bit of rag, tipped wither a slither of Squid did the trick.
Your weight must be on the bottom, be prepared to change your weights as the faster the tide the greater the weight 2oz upto 1.5lbs. When the tide stands still, forget fishing for bream, have your snap untill the tide starts running again.
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For safety reasons forget melting lead in the kitchen with a pan. Lead fumes are dangerous.
You need to be in a well-ventilated area with Melting Pot, Ladle, Gas Burner Ring, Heat Resisting Gloves, Safety Glasses, Weight Mould and of course Lead.
When melting lead this way, always remember to keep everything away from water.
Never add lead piping to the pot if there is any chance of it being moist. To be covered in splashes of hot molten lead is not pleasant.
Remove any floating slag/debris, using the ladle, from the surface of the lead. By using the ladle it keeps it as hot as the lead, ready for pouring.
As the lead melts it will be a bright silver colour, when ready for the mould it will look golden and show colours of the rainbow.
Your mould should be prepared, warmed through and contain no moisture.
The mould should be in a secure position near to the melting pot.
You don’t want to be carrying molten lead far.
You don’t want to be stepping over things to get to the mould.
You don’t want to be lifting the molten lead above your waste to pour it in to the mould.
Simple, commonsense, and think safety. All the time.
After pouring the mould don’t be in a hurry to open it, leave it for a couple of minutes, Lead holds it’s heat. Then, only handle with heat resistant gloves.
When you get into the rhythm, of making a number of Weights, remember not to let the mould get to hot, as this will cause the lead to flash back at you, and don’t over heat the Lead.
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A good lead pot and ladle can be benficial when melting a hugh amount of lead,
you don't burn the arse off the bottom of a pan, putting yourself in danger.
The above are by Monument Tools,
and can be aquired from any good plumbing outlets.
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Hi Snatcher
I'm in touch with John through E Mail and other fishing forums, when he's not in Brazil.
He used to live across the road from me in Boathouse Terrace, end house, Cambois. I was in the same class as Marion, his sister, at school. Are you any relation to them.
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Hi B.V.
This is how I remember it.
I was 21 when we left Cambois/North Blyth to move to the Midlands, 1969. So you can work out how young I am. Many Many good memories of going out on the cobles for the Crab & Lobster Pots, Fishing, as a kid with hand lines, Cod was abundant.
One year I set a shore line, on Cambois beach, dug the rag from back of the Willick and loaded 20 hooks each low tide. I would sell the 4lb to 6lb Cod for a tanner apiece and by the end of the week I could not give them away. I think it's illegal now, to fish this way.
Spent many a time on Cambois rocks, along the pier, collecting lead weights then selling them back to the anglers, the pier used to be crowded with anglers on a match days.
Yes the place has changed, Seven Stars, Ridley Arms, Bates & Cambois Pit, Power Station & Chimleys (ha ha) But I hope the people havn't changed.
Maybe oneday we will be able to have a pint together, in the Golden Fleece, and talk about what we caught 2/3miles off Seaton Sluice.
Throw the Ling back they would say, the'r warth nowt. Cod heeds for thu pots!
Ee I when I waz ah lad
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Any chance of sharing the Link
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Cure for Sea Sickness
Heweeeeeeeeeeee Heweeeeeeeeeeee ahhhhhhhh loads of pizza coloured ground bait is covering your fingers as you try to stop a projectile of vomit covering the deck of your boat. Bubbles coming out of your nose, your arse is clenched tight cos the worlds reserves of s***e are about to fill your pants.
What is your cure for sea sickness :- Sea Sickness Pills, Travel Pills or those Wrist Bands.
No alcohol, the night before a fishing trip. A goodnights sleep, even though you’re excited about the trip, an early night helps. Breakfast of slices of toast with just a smear of butter and a hot mug of tea.
Even if the weather forecast is good, dress for the occasion. Warm clothing covered with waterproofs and waterproof footwear, helps because that sea is going to kick up even if it is not forecast.
If you are Dry, Warm, Not Tired and Not Hungry you are on your way to a good days comfortable fishing at sea.
If you start to get warm take some cloths off, because overheating is another way of getting seasick. If you feel dizzy, when you bend to go into your tackle box or put your head below the gunnels to sort out your tackle, ask someone with greater experience to help. Stand up and take a look around the horizon until you feel OK.
I found in my early days of boat fishing that to munch on Opal Fruit Sweets and sup, now and then, not drink, cheap Lemonade, Helped to keep that feeling of seasickness away.
If you are unfortunate to suffer seasickness, in time the more boats trips you make the feeling will go away and you will enjoy those sea fishing boat trips. It is worth looking after your self, there is no shame in being seasick as most fishermen have been there.
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Alan can you keep that side of the line, we don't want you Europeans nicking our fish
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macky1s Catch Over Easter.
Well done Chris & Alan.
Looks like you both had a super Easter
[ 13. April 2004, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: John E Ashford ]
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Magic Alan
Our first Wrecking trip isn't till June but it's good to see your at it.
Sounds like a good Easter off the shores of Holland. Keep the photos coming as I can smell the sea air and feel the movement of the boat. Did you get to use your own pirks and if so what was the magic colours on the day.
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Get a petition going, names can be put forward like wildfire, on and around the fishing forums.
Something doesn't addup here, how the hell can you allow netting in a nursery area!
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Magic Alan, Soap Up your Nose
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JONNYX
Did you fill your pants
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Here we go again Money Money Money.
Yo can stick your money into what ever.
Some people at a time of need do not know what to say, but feel that they need to say something.
If on a day, I pray not, you feel that to express your feelings, on a Sea Fishing Forum, you show the ribbon, then we all would understand, without the words
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As a sign of respect, different coloured, ribbons are worn when someone has gone out of their way to help others. Some Volunteers even give up on their life to save others.
As sea fishermen we hope never to call on others to get us out of an awkward situation, whether on shore or at sea. But those at the R.N.L.I. will give up their time and put their lives at risk, to come to your rescue.
One way to show our respect, as at these times we find words hard to describe how we feel, is to place the ribbon on our posts/topics, when we add to this Forum.
My suggested, ribbon design.
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There are several ways of getting over this problem, the one that I've found, which is quick and simple.
The Genie Mini Link Clips from Gemini Tackle.
Gemini Tackle
Genie® Snood Clips
This clip is the small (18mm long - 0.8mm dia.) and strong snood clip, made from heat treated stainless steel. Designed for use on the end of the snood, the Genie Snood Clip allows you to make and use replacement or alternative snoods on your clip down rigs. Ideal for when the rig is fine but the hook is spent!