cheers guys for the comments left. a brag matt is def something i will be investing in this weekend.i guess i took it a bit persoanll as i dont like being told my stories are science fiction.the sambo thing kinda topped it off for me as well, i know there were 2 other good fisho on the charter with me that would of loved to catch that fish and it about the 3rd charter i have been on tryng to catch one "or any fish of 50lb plus".crocka, i appreciate where ur comin from mate with the squid maybe some where along the measurement line i have messed up as the fact were sent to me from my mate. eith