Recent content by Martin James

Hopefully being mobile and enjoying my angling

I find him a pain in the butt he is a dangerous person with his comments about country sports. I get fed up with hearing all these people bleating on about there health problems and mental health issues through lockdown. My mates and myself lived through the bombing and doodle bugs etc, we only...

Well said Angling Trust, certainly a common-sense approach.

'It’s typical of the EA, they are not fit for purpose. They should be scrapped with a new organisation being put in place with one job. Improve the land based and aquatic environment which includes fisheries and not in any ones pocket.

'Hero' Capt Sir Tom Moore dies with Covid-19 Sir Tom you’re a great loss to this country and the military, also mankind. You showed us all indominable spirit of the British that inspired us so much in the past when we faced a major crisis. You were not only highly respected in Britain but...

Andy Well said and thank you for saying it.

Paul your correct, there are a lot of counterfeit rods out there, as you mentioned there are several really top class people on TFF who know what is going on as regards cane rods and centrepin reels.

Over the weekend I used an Andrew Davies Roach perfection, the next day I used a Fred J Taylor roach rod, I have a good collection of cane rods, also a pole from my great great grandfather purchased in the early 1920's which is often, I just like going back in time and the feel you get from...

A great result young man, well done to you both

Sad news, I have always said if you don't use your local shops, you will lose them, I have only used mail order about 6 times but it seems every man and his dog buy online.

Rest in Peace Len, I’m still using the Mitchell 300’s you fitted with roller bale arms back in 1968. You were always very popular with my radio listeners whenever you were being interviewed. I will certainly miss you. Martin James MBE

Well said Graham its all about money, that's why the close season was done away with on still waters. Peoples lives before angling which it only a pastime. Stay safe stay apart.

I would feel lost without 50 plus lobs on my trips to both still waters and rivers I have found all fish will at times take a well presented lob, but one must also use watercraft, if you spook the fish you want catch them, also chub will fade away ghost like, so you want know you have spooked...

Well said Neil and Craig, the waters will still be there when we get back, even if its 12 months time so be it.

Gerry well said and so true,I cult my next door neighbour's lawns yesterday as he works for the NHS often not coming home for a few days, let all do what we can to help each other?