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  1. Anthony Pearson

    Not what I expected!

    Thanks for all the 'likes' everyone. It certainly made up for the dire winter conditions and is a fish I'm unlikely to beat in the future.....but I'll never say never. Here's to the fly-fishing season and tenching and carping on still waters until the rivers reopen.
  2. Anthony Pearson

    Not what I expected!

    Two weeks ago, a PB pike of exactly 25lbs whilst perching on a Yorkshire river. I was somewhat under-gunned with a 0-7g rod and a soft plastic lure on a single hook. Add to that a landing net that definitely wasn't designed with such a fish in mind. A hair-raising fight ensued and I experienced...
  3. Anthony Pearson

    Unhooking mat or not?

    Whilst anyone using barbless hooks may argue they can easily unhook a fish in a landing net and return it safely without the need for a mat, what if you're fishing from a high bank and can't get to the fish (at river level) once it's netted?
  4. Anthony Pearson

    Storing floats for stalking?

    Just seen this on Facebook
  5. Anthony Pearson

    Anyone had any scary/paranormal experiences on the bank?

    Whilst fishing on the Nidd I did have the hairs on my back bristling when what appeared to be a BIG black cat (definitely non-domestic) raised it's head briefly in the tall undergrowth on the opposite bank. Took my breath away!
  6. Anthony Pearson

    Anyone had any scary/paranormal experiences on the bank?

    Only ever suffered this on one occasion. I can vouch for it being an unbelievable experience! Fortunately, not whilst fishing.
  7. Anthony Pearson

    OMC magic twig

    Fast forward to 3.40 to see how it picks up weed and towards the end to observe how strong those plastic arms appear to be. Other YouTube reviews are no doubt available.
  8. Anthony Pearson

    Peregrine No 4.

    Alec, I have two Peregrine rods and they are not made to spend their lives in a display cabinet! Get a reel on it and enjoy it.... because if you don't, somebody else eventually will.
  9. Anthony Pearson

    Tench 2023

    9.4 and a PB. Caught last week.
  10. Anthony Pearson

    Wanted Free Spirit Hi S Power Float 15ft

    Thanks for the offer, Dave. I'll take you up in that.👍
  11. Anthony Pearson

    Feel angry, sad and frustrated

    This says everything we need to know about a likely government response: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64919789
  12. Anthony Pearson

    VERY Waterproof jacket

    Mine arrived in the post today from a different seller. 😁
  13. Anthony Pearson

    Snowbee and Greys GRXi Trousers

    The trousers arrived this morning and a perfect fit. Cheers!
  14. Anthony Pearson

    Snowbee and Greys GRXi Trousers

    Stephen, I'll take the Grey's GRXi's. Thanks
  15. Anthony Pearson

    Singles / goal post set ups

    Simon has got this wrong in this case as we can see but personally I'm all for criticism if the poster can give me good reason to change what I'm doing. I know you're supposed to give lots of positives before a negative when coaching/teaching somebody but forums like this don't work that way...
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