I am 46yrs old and have been fishing for many years now. I am a boat owner and go out from Beadnel in Northumberland, usually on a Saturday – weather permitting.

Help is required launching and recovering the boat and so this is on a shared expenses basis purely for launching fees (£ 9.50), car parking (£ 3.00) and fuel used at cost (approx £ 9.00).

I use an Orkney Longliner that is fully equipped with all safety gear, etc. I am in the process of upgrading to an Orkney 520 which will achieve 22kts.

Travel from Gateshead to Beadnel is free providing help is forthcoming. Additional info is available on my website which is http://www.smith9984.freeserve.co.uk. Or search (Gone Fishing)