Recent content by Matt Painell

If you want an outstanding close quarters lovely balanced rod, contact Ian Tucker. I tried one of his stalker rods on a day out on the Kennet. Lovely craftsmanship at a very reasonable price. Thanks Matt

If he can I will have one!!:)

God my spelling is **** tonight!!

Are you looking for a fold over net, or a fold together net?? you will find it almost impossible to find a fold over net (like a trout or salmon net). However if you want a good reliable fold together net, you cant go wring with the Korum folding spoon net. Thanks Matt

For me, any trust, comity or society who try and promote angling are all good in my eyes. Ian I will try and attend, unfortunately its very close to Christmas and with family commitments it might be hard for some. Thanks Matt

One final thing from me, I Have fished all the stretches on Thatcham, Reading and Wasing. All are lovely places to be, and you will catch good quality fish on all of them (if you put the time in). Thanks Matt

Yes mate. Lovely place quiet surroundings with a secluded feel. Ta Matt

Jealousy and flattery will get you nowhere mate! BTW thanks.

Dave I have had both the Thatcham and RDAA. Both are good tickets and offer some lovely parts of the Kennet, RDAA does give you Loddon as well. I have always preferred the Kennet over Loddon. The RDAA gives you more river but is more expensive, but still good value for money. However if you...

Hi Ian I personally don't like to use anything over 2lb. I usually use my pair of Harrison Torix 1.75Lb for most situations and these have served me very well. Anything over 2lb for Barbel is a bit overkill and if used in the wrong hands (like any rod) can be dangerous. I personally always...

Hi Nick. I am a member of Wasing and have been for the past 5years. It's a great syndicate and some lovely sections of the river K to fish. Very secluded and you can drive to within 100m of most sections. There are still some tickets left full year is £265.00 + £15.00 deposit for the gate key...