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  1. Stuart Brookes

    Stay Safe, Please watch this video !

    Slipped on the bank last year on a muddy bank on the Swale last year in the summertime and ended up in the river. I know exactly what he meant about cold water shock, luckily it was only waist deep but the panic is unreal.
  2. Stuart Brookes

    Winter bib & brace

    I got the Snugpak Salopettes, warm as toast and breathable. I need the XXL due to my "fuller" figure, slightly long in the leg but very happy with them.
  3. Stuart Brookes

    Vehicle access.

    Bob's Island in Newark may suit your needs. The owners have spent the closed season on bank work. A secure gate to keep none anglers out, which had been a serious issue previously. Located in the centre of Newark so your wife could wander into town if she wants.
  4. Stuart Brookes

    River Wye Fshing stopped

    I would say that was the case for most clubs. Finding willing members who are also comfortable with sometimes confrontational situations is difficult. A club I am a board member of have experienced this and don't want bailiffs going out solo as there seems to be more angry people poaching who...
  5. Stuart Brookes

    Southern Water Fined

    A toothless fine against a breach of trust more than anything else. Too many of our utilities companies are owned by foreign owners, which would not be permitted in other European countries, who are only interested in maximising profit. The fines are not sufficient to stop them from carrying out...
  6. Stuart Brookes

    Garlic Spam "Spamalot"

    The Rolpek Garlic Sausage is very strong and at a decent price. Still have some Spamalot but save it for extra special floods on the Swale.
  7. Stuart Brookes

    Shocking murder of a bloke trying to catch a few barbel

    Absolutely horrendous, three proper looking scrotes
  8. Stuart Brookes

    Aldi bib n brace

    Unfortunately they don't do the bib and brace in a size suitable for the full bodied angler such as myself
  9. Stuart Brookes

    Have you ever forgotten ..........

    Forgot my wellies when I went fishing one snowy January night after work. Managed with a pair of trainers
  10. Stuart Brookes

    Advice on a new rucksack and rod holdall

    I have the discontinued Korum roaming rucksack. Quiver wise I would go for the Drennan Specialist two rod holdall, I was looking at my mates and it is a great piece of kit.
  11. Stuart Brookes

    Barbel days and ways DVDs - full set ***SOLD***

    How much without recorded delivery Darren, could meet you somewhere?
  12. Stuart Brookes

    Elliptical Pellets

    I've tried the Flatz, they do break down quickly and are rather small. I think they would be better in a larger size. The bream on the Tees certainly like them and stuck to Elips on other rivers as they last longer on the hair.
  13. Stuart Brookes

    Tripod

    Mk2 Korum tripod gets good reviews for easy of use and ability to use when fishing a few pegs. I have a Prologic Sky Pod but that is used for the Trent when I am bivvying up for a few days.
  14. Stuart Brookes

    Wanted - Lone angler net handle

    Not squaddie proof then?:p
  15. Stuart Brookes

    Spam alert !

    I can confirm the Hot & Spicy spam is very popular with staffie's. While fishing the Trent with my mate his furry friend pilfered a nearly full tin out of my bait box, that will have been fun in their bivvy later
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