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Very true mate👌

Thanks Gareth, I didn’t want to film as the situation unfolded as safety was my priority but I will give a full rundown when I’m back on the water. It’s the first time I’ve needed a tow in and I was lucky that an expert skipper responded to the request for help put out by Falmouth Coastguard for me. I got rid of my auxiliary engine as I thought it couldn’t very well be relied upon due to the fuel going stale (despite intentions to run it every fortnight!). Someone on here advised me about Aspen fuel, which is ethanol free and long lasting so I’m currently having a rethink about the aux engine.

You’re right mate, I have it back from the boatyard now but not on the water. Looks like a fuel or fuel tank issue which I need to investigate a bit more before I re-launch. Hope the weather gets better soon for those Skerries trips👍🎣

Thanks John👍

Thanks Mark, yes, I’m definitely re-thinking the aux engine. I got rid of my auxiliary for two reasons: first, my replacement Yamaha should be very reliable and limp mode should get me home in most circumstances (but not all, as I found out to my cost). And secondly, when I previously had an aux engine I found it difficult to keep the fuel fresh so the aux engine couldn’t really be relied upon. From comments on here I’ve heard of Aspen fuel which looks like a good option for the spare engine so yes, after this incident I’m definitely reconsidering an auxiliary engine.

​​Store the fuel separately in small gerry can and use the fuel every 3-6 months and refresh it! Use it in car or something or have a way to take a feed from your main tank! ​If you have a petrol engine @@fishingsalcombe

Thanks Bob, my videos are off the cuff so I hope the tide explanation comes across ok when you re-watch it. 👍🎣

@@fishingsalcombe Yes, your explanations always make sense but just takes a while for it to sink in with me, and it things like that which are not talked about which can make a big different. Many thanks.

Thanks Bri, the squid was very good!

Thanks Stipo, I will definitely be back and Vanessa will go boating again but maybe in summer next time!

Thank you, I’ll definitely do that when I’m fully sorted and back on the water - sometime after Storm Bert has passed through!

Thanks mate, almost sorted, just need to get to the bottom of a fuel tank issue.

@fishingsalcombe I take it you do have a racor fitted and that it's easily accessible? These are really necessary on all boats, saved my bacon many times

Yes mate, no sign of water or contamination in the bowl though.

Not put off but I think it might be summer and daylight for her next trip out!

@ yes that’s when I’ll be out next it’s snowing like hell up north today

Yes, I might have to re-think that one!

Thanks mate, ok with the engine, I just need to pin down how I had a fuel contamination issue.

All ok thanks mate, fuel contamination which I haven’t got to the bottom of yet.

@ I’m sure your get it sorted 😎

Not too bad mate. Injector clean at the boatyard from contaminated fuel.

Just ate the squid tonight - very good! Ted Cook certainly pulled some fish out and the Anglo Dawn is still a great charter from Salcombe.

Yes, I was a fair way out when it happened with no other boats in sight. Falmouth Coastguard did a sterling job and Malcolm, skipper of the Anglo Dawn, was a star with an expert tow into harbour.

Thanks David, the boatyard has sorted it out, looks like fuel contamination in one tank got into the injectors. The injectors are now cleaned but I haven’t got to the bottom of the contamination issue from fresh fuel.

That was last Saturday Blair, last of the calm days!

It’s Railblaza table on Railblaza starport mounts Blair. I have the fixed mounts on the transom which works really well for me, not convinced that the rail mounts would be strong enough.

@ Thanks rob

Hi, I’m not surprised you’ve had a range of answers as the size and shape is down to circumstances and personal preferences, although most manufacturers will recommend a size of fender for the size of boat. I use Majoni size 2 (58x15cm). I think the recommended size is size 1 for boats up to 6m but the size 2 seemed to be a better fit for me. Hope that helps👍

@@fishingsalcombe yes I got told size 2 but in my local chandelier they looked small as if they where marked up wrong so I am going to order online but it’s a minefield. Thank you for the info

@@fishingsalcombe I saw yours on the warrior 175 review and thought they are just what I need.

Glad you’re enjoying the videos mate. Here’s a link to the Ugly Stik that I use: www.veals.co.uk/product/shakespeare-ugly-stik-gx2-12-20lb/?_gl=1*1o7n15h*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjA4OTU3NjcxMy4xNzMwNzUyNzYx*_ga_S6GBFTE91S*MTczMDc1Mjc2MC4xLjAuMTczMDc1Mjc2MC4wLjAuMA..

@@fishingsalcombe Hi Rob, thanks for the reply and the link it's greatly appreciated and sorry I didn't notice it sooner👍 I'll get one ordered as soon as I can, I'll still not catch anything mind but at least I'll look the part!😂

Thanks bud! If you fancy trying a different lure I fished with a mate at the weekend and had a lot of success with the new Renaissance Eel from Lazy Lures. Same set up, fished over a reef with a knot and a half of tide running. 👍🎣

Cheers bud, it would be great not to be affected by the wind, it’s a regular battle down here in the south west from a small boat!👍🎣

Hi Blair, thanks for the feedback, glad you’re enjoying the videos. For spinning with lures I use an Abu Ike 7-24 gram spinning rod and I have this with a Penn Clash 2, 3000. It’s great for casting and will also handle a decent fish but I only use it for casting lures or for light work with a maximum of a 4oz lead. The 12-20 GX2 is ample for the size of fish I catch. It will easily manage double figure bass, cod and pollock and I’ve had ling up to 19lb on it this year. If you’re out on the Rutts after big ling a 20-30 will bully them out of their holes quicker but a 12-20 is much more fun I would say. Cheers. Rob 👍🎣

Thank you! Yes, it was tough going but the pollock saved the day 👍

It was a bit testing mate!👍

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Very true 👍

Thanks Stuart, happy that you’re enjoying the videos👍🎣

Thanks Kevin, yes, just avoided the blank!👍🎣

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the time lapse👍🎣

Good luck chasing the squid Martyn, there are quite a few about now👍🎣

@fishingsalcombe thanks, Rob. It's looking good for me tomorrow (small tide and wind). Squid can be frustrating to catch, of course! I'm getting the 12 - 20lb Ugly Stik. Is yours the GX2 one? I think I have a spinning rod from the same range.

Yes, mine is the GX2, they also make a kayak version which I think is just a bit shorter?

@@fishingsalcombethank you. It's crazy how much cheaper Ugly Stik rods are compared to back in the day. I'll do more research😊

Yes, I think they’re very good value for money

Definitely had a bit of luck on my side Stipo! The drogue is like a mini parachute that you can deploy of the bow to add drag and slow down wind drift. It won’t stop tidal drift but it can take maybe half a knot off your wind drift. 👍🎣

​@@fishingsalcombethanks for clarafying this

Thanks Lee, yes, it would be great to have fine weather and lots of fish every trip! 👍

Cheers mate, first again🤣👍

Hi Andy, I have a full video here talking about life jackets. Please have a look and happy to discuss anything further 👍 The Life Jacket Debate ruclips.net/video/TeY6514pKQ0/видео.html

Thank you, good luck on the lures!👍🎣

Thanks very much John👍🎣

Thank you. It’s 30-40 minutes from Kingsbridge to The Bar, depending on the tide. The estuary can be very productive but I rarely fish it as I prefer to be out at sea and not dealing with weed on the line. 👍

Hi, I use Cox and Rawle uptide booms as I find them much stronger than the hockey stick shaped booms. These always straighten with a decent fish on them. I use ones that are about 5 inches long but only because that size fits well in my lure box!

@@fishingsalcombe thanks for that much appreciated currently watching the back catalogue of posts from your channel you seem to have very chilled out attitude towards fishing have watched all of mr lockers and manic fishing and I am enjoying yours equally many thanks

Appreciate the feedback, thanks Kevin👍

Cheers Gareth 👍

Yes, that was my ‘sausages’ moment! I put in the description that I’d made that gaff but you’re right, Rapala knot for the lures, Palomar on the swivels 👍🎣

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it and good luck if you give it a go 🎣👍

That’s very kind thanks Martyn, I’ll bear that in mind when it’s time for winter jobs! 👍

@@fishingsalcombe no problem. You'd be very welcome.

I always use Cox and Rawle uptide booms (Ashby’s!)

just seen you mention them later rob , thanks

got them from ashbys rob , what weight mono on the rig set up ? they worked great this evening off the rocks at thurlestone , couple of cracking sea bass on lures 👍

Nice one! I’ve not had too many takeable size bass this year. I use 30lb mono for the rig body then fluorocarbon for the hook length, usually 15lb

Cheers Paul, happy that you enjoyed it! 👍

Thanks Martin, hope it works for you!👍🎣