Recent content by John Allan

someone has died in his bivvy and people are comparing the pros and cons of red diesel and chip oil.

I'm not leaving them that long. There has to be a point where it's not practical...if you have to unpack them a day or so before you go fishing to see if they are going to come around or if you need to buy fresh.

I've just re packed them, I'm going to keep them for next week, probably open them wed or Thursday. I'll let you know how they are . You don't really need to vacpac them..if you put them into a freezer bag with most of the air out and the neck tied you will get the same sort of result. They...

Can you vac pac maggots. Yes you can . Just had a quick try and they came out fine, not squashed and wriggling away, once they got their breath back .

No, I was an RAF Policeman. I carried the smudge as a dog handler in Germany. Mine was a lot more worn looking than that one.

I've some maggots in the bait fridge- I can have a go with them tomorrow and give you a definite answer.

Not maggots but I've done casters ok. I think maggots would be ok.

Not since I had to cart one of these about!

Nash. A company with a range of tackle called "Hooligan". Says it all .

adoretackle.com/blog/how-to-select-the-perfect-fishing-rod/ I found this....hope it helps.

You're making my brain hurt asking questions like that.🤯

I've got a 12' korum 1 3/4 test curve. I picked it up very cheaply secondhand. I've not used it much, biggest fish was a 6 pound chub. I think it will do everything you need it to do without letting you down. Obviously there is some cost cutting involved to keep prices down ..the cork handle...

I knew you meant that but I'm a pedant.

2 pm is hardly late....

Thers one on ebay now if you want to take a punt on one.