Recent content by Matthew Thomas

The old hardcase Rodbags- total protection in the two rod guise was a great bit of kit( I have one but want another for a mate) but they don’t do them anymore which is a shame

Rolled meat for years and use this below, short handle but if you are in the water its on your back and attached via magnet on a lead , never had any issues https://www.theessentialfly.com/q0393.html

Used to do it regularly for my Tidal leads, warm your moulds as well before you pour, just in the oven then use a cheap stove on the garden, leather mitts and safety glasses are a must

Hi Damian, PM sent

Hi Damian, He didn’t want it in the end so its still for sale- nothing to do with the rod he just said he probably wouldn’t use it, I can send detailed pics if you need them on PM

Hi Damian, I have someone coming to buy it later ,its pretty good to be fair a little rough on the top piece of cork where your index finger touches probably from wearing gloves but just cosmetic, if he doesn’t have it I’ll let you know

Gary message me on 07837627341 and we can organise

77 miles to Warrington !! I’m East Midlands preferably Nottingham or Newark if they are still for sale when you come to the Trent hit me up. I can’t travel that far I’m doing this out of my own pocket as its for charity

Hi Gary, yes I believe they are triple legs much more robust than singles are you local to me? Just checked triples throughout

Hi All, You may remember a few weeks ago there was a thread about Jason unfortunately losing his life to Lymphoma. I have been instructed by his family to sell all his Barbel and course gear so if you are looking for anything head across to Fishing related classified to have a look all pics are...

Hi All and Welcome to the Sale of my Fishing Partner and Best Mate Jason Hersey’s tackle who sadly lost his life to Lymphoma on 31st July this Year. Some of you may know of Jas as back in the day he was an active member on here. I have been asked by Jason’s family to sell his complete kit and...

Don’t they do baby big pits anymore? When I used to fish the TT they were a great reel for casting and cranking big weights with Quick drag on front

Shimano 4000D would be my choice (I have the 6000D only because at the time I couldn’t get hold of the 4000d

100 years ago our ancestors would eat all course fish straight from the river or pond,Roach,Perch,Pike,Carp and all others without trying to be controversial we did the same as in Europe. What we need to do is educate our European friends that we have moved on and now we eat sea fish and game...

Trent Angler here,not fished since 16th June due to Spawning,Heat and finally my Society closed their parts of the Trent. A few other clubs and Societies have followed suit but the private stretches and day ticket venues are still open- this is where anglers are still fishing for Barbel but...