My fishing experience was extremely limited before this series of trials. I made all the classic blunders and discovered fixes ( only to discover the same answers in further research and conversations.) Hopefully Ill have a few photos ( is that Chris or the fish?) to make it interesting. I am trying to arrange a day on an Australian surfboat ( the ones used by the Aussie lifeguards and in competition.) I dug out my Coast Guard gear ( knife, sextant, first generation float coat etc.) the local ship's chandlery asked if I wanted to sell them -as collectables.