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Simon Archer

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    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Pellet size..
      I don't use pellets much of any size on the hook, but do feed them in moderation. I'd normally square off a halibut boilie, and use that...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer posted the thread Pellet size. in Barbel Talk.
      What's the smallest size pellet you would use as a hook bait ?? Had my first trip out this season on a very low middle Trent last week...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Last session for a while.
      Brilliant isn't it. How do they do it ?? My first one only took 40 minutes. Get well soon. Amounts to pretty much the same thing going...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer reacted to Tom Mycroft's post in the thread Last session for a while with Like Like.
      Went into hospital at 7am on Wednesday morning. Unpacked my gear and did all the admin with the nursing sister. My anaesthetist came and...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Last session for a while.
      Whishing you all the best, Tom. At least you'll know what to expect this time around. Although, I'm not sure that's any help, as you...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Braid choice for hooklinks.
      I use 18lbs Supernatural, and get on with it alright. I also use Drennan Gravel braid, but find it a little think in comparison.
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread New reservoir ?.
      The electricity industry is looking at different ways to supply the extra demand. Local "smart" networks where those with home...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread New reservoir ?.
      ......And hope it rains. It's time to think outside the box. Not just for water, but for all utilities and other essentials. We keep...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread New reservoir ?.
      Surely a better option would be building de-salination plants rather than reservoirs.
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread How did everyone’s day one go ?.
      After a day on a building site removing a power line, and we're back there today, I retired to the shade of the house when I got home...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Alarmed!.
      I use ATT underlit alarms with snag ears but with the receiver turned off. The light coming on is enough to alert me of a take. If I...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Barbel spawning this morning .....
      It's time it was scrapped and let the clubs decide when we can fish. Seems to work on the big Carp waters. They just close when the...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Gardner landing net pole/folding pan net.
      I've got the net, Julian. The 26" version. I like it. I did look at the 30" but it was just too big for my needs. Nice and light and...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer replied to the thread Where you going ??.
      There's been a post on the Scunthorpe Facebook page saying they may not open Ladypit up for the start of the season. Not enough water in...
    • Simon Archer
      Simon Archer posted the thread Where you going ?? in Barbel Talk.
      With the new season rapidly approaching, where are you going first trip ?? As I'm no longer a member of the BMAA, I'll have to venture...
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