Recent content by Jim Gregory

Id rather not Cliff . It wouldn't make good TV

No, who votes?

Certainly no envy here.... Sorry , I forgot about that wallis casting.. No that I'm full of envy for..

That's the point Dave , there is no suitable bit of natural ground anywhere in the uk, to even , lay a barbel on .... They should always be put on a padded mat , to protect their internal organs, and as importantly to preserve the natural mucus/slime which protects the fish in its natural...

There was never any "negativity" intended. Only honesty.. I'm sure Ian is big enough to fight his own corner , and respond as and how he feels fit But unfortunately, his quarry has no say in the matter!

I once hooked a barbel of 13lb 3oz, in the lower part of the caudal fin..... After 10 minutes it surfaced about 45 yds downstream near an inside tree. And 5 mins later i was considering jumping in, as I thought it was maybe a catfish.... Then after another 5mins and gaining 10yrds , it...

Hi Russell, for everyone that's interested, could you please provide info on location and authorities involved in booking to fish this particular part of one of my favorite places to holiday. Thanks.....

I forgot to mention , 7 yrs later and I'm still using JBs super milk, and will always, as long as it's available. Not for homemades tho.. But for my paste, be it scopex squid or krill.

I personally don't think it makes any difference . Shelf or fresh home made, they both catch the same amount of fish.. .. They really aren't that fussy, especially Barbel and especially if they are hungry..I keep old spam in my pellets and it goes rock hard eventually , a bit like pepperami ...

Hi Gary, you might want to get commissioned a Brolly pole made from solid aluminum with a screw spike in the end , like the nash one I have... They are solid and your Brolly is going nowhere..

I'm patiently, hoping and waiting and hoping more, that they make an 11ft blank , 10 ft 6 , or even a 10ft blank, now that would be very interesting... 12 ft rods, don't really hold a place in my armoury... I feel I get a better playing action from shorter rods , they feel to have a little...

Hi Rob , what's the internal diameter, I'm wondering if my commissioned 4 piece avon would fit, the sections are 890mm. Jim

Sounds to me like Terry Edmonds hasn't found the best way to seat an alps reel seat.. Maybe he needs a bit more experience... I'm not sure of any top end rod builders that won't guarantee a rod built by themselves with an alps reel seat incorporated... Mine certainly will.

Mine are in there respective bag, ready for spring.. 😜. Hahaha 🤣 🤣 🤣

Sorry I've just realized it was a kings weir thread. Trent rant over...😃