thanks to those who have offered some advice and so sorry not to have been online over the last couple of weeks, what with the wife's shifts and half term i've been a little overwhelmed.
Thanks Dave for a great day out on your boat (though the 4am alarm to get to you did hurt a little and the hangover from the many pints afterwards did hurt a little more
my missus has now managed to change half of her late Wednesday shifts so i'll be able to make a couple of the fishing club meetings now and will pm those who have been in touch offering help.
thanks all.
My cherry is certinaly bust. both on rock, sand and boat !
Steve