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Recent content by John Hasler

  1. J

    Question for the braid users out there

    I've only used braid twice mainly as I've only been twice this season on the Wye. But it's definitely far easier to hold bottom with less weight and there seems to be less line in the water and less chance of picking up leaves etc. Downside seems to be lot of recommendations for brands and...
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    Maggots

    I haven't fished for ages, but I don't recall crayfish being a problem when fishing with maggots?
  3. J

    Braid

    What’s the best braid mainline at the moment, there’s lots of recommendations but they mostly seem to be discontinued or only available in yellow. I’m looking to load up my RW Rolling Pin.
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    Braid To Use With Ray Walton Rolling Pin

    Looking for suggestions as to what braid to load my RW Rolling Pin with. Something that is readily available as a lot of the braids suggested seem to be discontinued.
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    Riverfly Monitoring

    This project seems worthwhile if anyone's interested. https://www.riverflies.org/anglers-riverfly-monitoring-initiative-armi
  6. J

    Memberships.

    Two for the Wye, one for the Severn, one for the Warks Avon all which have been used for a few years now🙁
  7. J

    What are your targets for the new season?

    To find the motivation to go fishing, haven't been out after barbel since I gave up on the Kennet in 2017 I think. I've retired so have no excuse but no motivation unfortunately 🙁
  8. J

    Polarized sunglasses

    Boots offer discounts for over 60's I got prescription Ray Bans for about £165
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    Polarized sunglasses

    It's worth looking at what a decent optician can offer. Some offer different lense colours and percentage darkness strengths I believe.
  10. J

    Moths and Larva

    Anyone else find moths or larva in their tackle bag or bags of bait that haven't been used for months sometimes years.
  11. J

    Thoughts on Barbel wising up to rigs

    Try a back lead you may be surprised at the results
  12. J

    Thames Waterblitz

    Anyone signed up for the Thames Waterblitz this coming weekend?
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    Motivation.

    I retired last year with the intention to fish a lot after a 2 year rest. A far I've been once as I can't get motivated to go. Mainly as I can't find anywhere I feel safe fishing on my own
  14. J

    best fishing shirt ? I think so

    The range is really useful, I have shirt trousers and socks they just bite my hands now🙄
  15. J

    Safe on the bank?

    I haven't fished for much for 3 years now as I don't feel safe and don't really see that changing. I finally gave up a lake night ticket I had held for 30 years as I hadn't fished for 6 years as I'd stopped feeling safe there. My wife keeps telling me to sell my tackle but I can't bring myself...
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