Recent content by Stuart Linton

Me too. I haven't read anywhere of this type of issue, quite the opposite in fact which is why I was a little surprised to see the build. This was on a 13 foot Titan. The 13 foot Avenger I looked at wasn't so bad but it looked like they joined two bits of duplon on the handle instead of using a...

I went to a shop today to have a look at one as my wife was going to buy it as my 50th birthday present. Not as tippy as I thought it would be but still felt good. However for the price of the rod there were a couple of things that put me off and you may think me fussy for mentioning these...

Would the Titan be equivalent to an Acolyte plus in terms of power?

It's quite unnerving when you can make out 50 pairs of eyes reflecting after dark from a head torch at distance. This happened to me a few weeks ago when they were blocking my route. One got a bit playful and the usual shouting, flapping tackle laden arms made them back away but still made a...

One of the well known french protests was against wheel clamps in that any wheel clamp found on a car had it's lock filled with super glue making the whole system unworkable. Whether this is right or wrong morally, I have to admire their strong stance. Big companies have to be hit in the pocket...

I think most parties have internal conflicts of interest and Labour more so then any other which probably means they should have sorted who and what they are before taking office instead of this type of mess being played out on the job. Blanket policies will always see someone losing out and I...

That's not good. What is going on there?

It certainly feels like there is an increase in pollution incidences. We can only hope that more legal cases makes a difference as it's the only way. Of course constant protest outside the homes of these CEO's might be more persuasive.

It's worth noting that there have been a record number of criminal cases against water companies since labour have been in power if anyone was looking for a positive and no, I'm not a lefty communist.

I have had alot of success in the past fish worms on longish hooklinks behind a method feeder. A stodgy pellet mix that stays on the feeder rather than breaking up provides a massive scent trail to draw fish up to the worm bait. More often than not I would simply lower this into a marginal spot...

First thing in the morning from day break brake onwards is the lowest point in the oxygen cycle. This is the time to take DO readings to get a baseline. It's a fascinating subject especially on how it affects fish behaviour. Those periods of low pressure stormy weather that are associated with...

Hemp quality is very patchy now. The batch I bought this year hardly split after a soak and boil. However boil/simmer for 30 mins and then let soak in the hot water overnight produced much better, usable results but still not perfect. I agree that large hemp does not split as well.

Waiting for air bubbles to be expelled from the gills is a good sign of being near ready for release and this can take a good long while even in ideal conditions. I've always assumed this was excess air being taken on from being out of the water, some form of buoyancy adjustment. I never really...

I'm guessing DO levels of less than 4mg/l is the critical mark. That is my understanding for stillwaters but is this the same for rivers and in particular do barbel need a higher minimum DO level. Bit of a specialised question but would be interested and sure someone on here will know.

I've lurked on here since 2000 odd when I first started going barbel fishing and although not an out and out barbel specialist, I find this to be one of the best fishing forums around. I would hate to see it fall away. Ninety people at a tenner a pop should really be achievable. Thanks to...