Recent content by Neil Smart

Love Barton, it has everything with a weir thrown in too. Yes I am easily seduced by others who recommend whatever...but at least on here it comes with sound knowledge.

Interesting stuff Mark, i too fish the WA and although Barbel are in ever short supply now I still live in hope and always pack my Torrix 11ft 1.75 for mainly the evenings when as you know gives a better chance of a bite. Of course we all like to think our choice of rods / tackle was a shrewd...

I think 'try' is the operative word Graham. Never thought it was about money until you mentioned it ...just a bit of fun.

I think 'try' is the operative word Graham. 😁

Agreed, any genuine seller would know the worth, Graham you know what you have to do.🧐

Oooh looks lovely, these fluff duffers need to get down and dirty.😊

Imo Korum is better.

Thinking about it I bought a 'Shaky Concept bomb rod when they had a clear out last spring. It would probably do a fine job. I have at my disposal a wonderful 'gonk stretch on the Warks Avon that is crammed full of them, It was one a chuck with a match rod fished stick float single maggot...

Bristol Almagamated

Cirencester is the nearest Town. Look for South Cerney nearby and Somerford Keynes all the lakes are there. All gravel pits that were excavated to build M4. There is a tackle shop on the main spine road in the park that will advise re dt etc. Or contact South Cerney AC.

Ok Graham..planning to have a look this weekend. Have walked down in the past but need to travel light the hill is a bit of a test. Early season Tench are calling...

Another way in is down steep lane adjacent Garden Centre but only safe when dry due to steepness. Then over field along riverside to other end of pool from the popular route. You only have one gate at bottom of lane to open.

Whilst I understand the popularity of rolling meat given the Ray Walton's excellent mastering of the technique I do wonder if it is any better than using a big chubber float tripping the bottom? It would be better bite detection rather than the 'if it stops strike' rule, and would give easier...

NFU objects to this! 🙄 .