Recent content by Adrian Mitchell

I had a lie in this morning Carl,I was up at 05:15 for my first coffee.Love/hate these light mornings in equal amounts.Love being up and about early,hate the sleep deprivation.I agree with your views on why some people fish,you've certainly covered it for me and I think the majority of anglers...

Hi all.More bad news.Being a bit of a birder as well as angler I visit the website of the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group (C.H.O.G.) because we try and holiday in that area at least once every year.Tried to transfer their most recent post onto here but failed.The pair of peregrines...

Hi all.Been up to my eyes in it recently,never been as busy since I retired.Treated myself to a days fishing on a heavily stocked busy club fishery.Chose to fish a reed fringed corner of the lake as far away from the car park as possible.Simple waggler set up alongside the marginal reeds,small...

Thank you Alec.See post "Beer".Have a lovely Xmas.

May be going off topic slightly but bare with me.After the kids had left home etc my wife and myself found ourselves in a position where the world was our oyster. After watching Matt Hayes (shows how long ago it was) in Cuba I managed to convince her it was the place to be.Obviously I took a...

Like all things nowadays found it on the internet.Google "Rio Indio Adventure Lodge",Greytown.Nicaragua.A once in a lifetime trip.Highly recommended.

I have to agree with Tim,Simon.Fishing gear is just another possession,a trip somewhere special will give you memories for the rest of your days.I always wanted to see the rainforest while some is left,and to also have a fishing experience.Ended up on a guided Tarpon fishing trip in the...

Although I usually carry 2 rods I only use one at a time,one set up for large baits,the other for small.I posted this thread originally because I could not understand why the video annoyed me so much when I have watched others using the same tactics without it bothering me.Was it because he...

Have just posted something along those lines on specialist videos.Thanks Mark and Andy,I really enjoy the site and have contributed.

Hi all.My wife was out last night and I settled down on the settee to watch some "specialist videos" on the U tube.Found one on there with a guy fishing one of the rivers I fish.It felt odd watching him and a bit strange when he set up in one of my favourite swims.I felt as though he was...

Follow up to this post.As I said,really like this rod and it is treated more like a pampered pet than a tool for use.Meticulously cleaned after every trip and has a special place for it to be kept in the spare room.My wife who has been known to be sarcastic calls it "my precious".To be fair,I'm...

Highly recommend Dave Lumb.Bought a Harrison Chimera from him earlier in the year,its a delight to use.He also came across as a really good bloke.

Whoa Mike.You're going to have the sexist police after you!!.Bonus this morning.An old friend of my wife's has been in touch this morning,can she call up on Thurs to see her?.My wife explained the situation and she has offered to spend the day with her.Am going to be prepping my gear after this...

We are both in the same boat at the moment then Mike.Our lass had to have a minor op today,not a biggy but needs to rest afterwards for a couple of weeks meaning I'm chauffer,cook,cleaner,gardener and chief bottle washer.How many brownie points is that?.Cant wait to be posting about actually...

I must admit Mike that over the years she has told me to "get lost" a few times.Only she didn't phrase it quite as politely as that! 😁