Recent content by David Craine

Years ago I wanted a ‘ roving ‘ brolly. Nothing too big or heavy . A bit of thought and I came up with this . I taped a bit of poly pipe to a reversed cut off extending bankstick, the brolly fits perfectly . This is the second reincarnation .Brolly is a 4 ft diameter one but I suppose it could...

I use a figure of 9 loop , its a hangover from my caving days , we used it when descending ladder pitches as a lifeline . No particular reason to use it , It is just a familiar knot which I have never had problems with . I suspect though that if there were problems they would be the same one as...

Not much help I know, but sea boat match anglers use telescopic boat rods , from about 10 ft to 14 feet long .They are quite fine in the tip and more like a freshwater rod.I have seen them in use and can say 100. % that they are very capable and handle fish in excess the size of run of the mill...

I could not tell you which walking boot would serve you well these days as I only have two pairs, one of which is probably at least 20 years old.The other pair is about 12 years old .. these..are the oldest and look most beaten about . Berghouse .OK, they look scruffy, but I was out in them...

I agree with your observations Andrew, a few years ago, fishing the Wye, it was a rather quiet evening with only a couple of chub for my efforts, as darkness fell I changed to large Luncheon Meat baits on both rods. The torn meat had been fried in Tumeric and Garam Masala. The change was almost...

Thats one ugly reel Rich . Being a Hardy I would expect engineering excellence as the norm, but for me, the aesthetics are almost as important. I wont be looking out for one any time soon . Edit . Any time. But if it suits the angler who purchases one, all good. David

I soak my chickpeas in tomato soup with garamasala added, and also add sodium benzoate food preserver in the soaking stage . They seem to last several months in the fridge, and also freeze very well . I have had Tench, Carp, Roach , Bream and Barbel on the above . David

Hi all, just logged on and for the first time I have large banner adverts across the top of the page below the BFW logo . Just how this has happened I do not know, I have ablockers on my Ipad amd no other websites I visit have ads . Any ideas why ? David

The above seemed true enough .Only about 8 days ago, as I have not had the opportunity for fish for our old whiskery friend this year , and generally found the Trent a “Bivvie Brigade” venue, we decided to give Bobs Island at Newark a late afternoon , evening session. We arrived at about 3 pm...

V. good rods I have the 2.75 version for floodwater fishing , a bit old fashioned by todays standards but IMO as, if not more capable than many rods costing 3 times as much . Funnly enough I pair them up with a pair of Okuma Longbow baitrunners , almost budget reels and must be 20 plus years...

Bad news re the hamstring incident Cliff , happened to me in my younger days . Ouch ! If you have an Apple Iphone you can just use “ find my friends “ if your phone is twinned with your wifes phone. We had a slightly different incident where my wife was out and the car broke down , she called...

I have a pair Gary, good solid dependable rods . Used them on the Ribble / Trent/ Severn / Teme / Wye when in flood for a number of years and never let me down. I do not bother with the Quiver top sections though. I have refused offers for mine as I like them, they do the job intended . A bit...

A good result , but I am sorry to put a downer on things . For me the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and until there is a noticeable , verifiable and lasting improvement to Costa Beck, and hopefully a few other rivers to start with , then it is all just hot air . Who will enforce the...

I have had Barbel on Cheese Paste when after Chub, so I would think that nothing is off the table where a hungry fish is concerned . David

Pm incoming . David