Recent content by Mike Thompson

First session this year. Was not expecting much as night time temps still low. But in a short midday session had five bites and landed two, best 6.5. Other three bites were good, but I'm out of practice. Lovely to be out again.

Think the tackle box is great value. Had both drennan and Gardner, but prefer t.b.

Morning Mark. I have an 11' x 1.75 lone angler and the same spec Torrix. They both have the same action, what I would call progressive. The 11' f.s. Tamer is more through action. I like using them all, but I am under arm casting on a small river, so do not need a rod to cast distance or big weights.

Garry, I use a bag clip on the lead, a PVA mesh bag filled with pellet, and nick the hook into the bottom of the bag. The hook length is then halved for the cast.

Keep us updated please Alec, I suffer the same problem.

Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks for all your contributions which make this a magic web site. I'm not a great angler, but I'm sure your comments improve my enjoyment of the sport.

Out yesterday, 14° and little wind, so felt really comfortable sitting by the river. Out this morning walking the dog, 7° strong north easterly and raining. Like being on a different planet !

Morning James. Howsham is very popular. A few years ago you could go there in summer and almost guarantee to get one of two. But some idiots posted pictures on Facebook and after that it got hammered. There are still some good barbel there, but I would suggest you leave it for the first few...

Morning James, Along with a few really good guys on here I mainly fish the Derwent. There are several clubs with stretches holding barbel. Most between Kirkham and Sutton on Derwent. Now temperatures are dropping, they will get harder to tempt, but still worth a try whilst daytime temps are in...

This afternoon on the Yorkshire Derwent.

Free Spirit rod now sold. Nice to meet you Alan, hope you have a good afternoon. Just the 2lb Nash rods for sale. They are great little rods which would work really well for barbel as they have soft tips.

Free Spirit and Nash rods still for sale !

Martin Bowler rod now sold to Jon. Thanks Mike

Ok Jon, just let me know if you manage to arrange something.

Check it sinks Andrew. Some of these have so much fat content they float !!!!