Recent content by Jim Gregory

Hi Mark, if you're casting anything over 50yda , I would personally opt for the 2lb, as there really isnt that much in it. Both have similar playing categories being tippy with plenty of reserve. But if you're casting up to 40yds the 1.75 would be great.

For years I've adopted the same approach, korum it ruck bag in in one side 1.5ltr flask. In the other side pockets scales, sling, and always 2 tins of spam. In the small side pocket, leads and my camera kit. In the main compartment a small 6ltr tub , that contains a mix of pellets, a tub of...

Yes , it's a good budget power float rod . Quite sensitive in the tip for small stuff, with plenty of power in reserve for the lumps , probably not a rod you'd want to hold for more then a few hours tho.

Sorry for the swerve in the thread Russ. Btw , have you considered the Harrison Mk2 15ft S.U. float....

I much prefer no graphics seen at all on my fishing rods , in normal fishing situations. That's definitely what you could call understated , and why I choose Buzzard Rods to make my rods... I think the garey and not so, are just to advertise companies products.. And also , so "Joe Bloggs" in...

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..