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    Tim Marks reacted to Stuart Linton's post in the thread Boilie favourites/recommendations? with Like Like.
    I think it's British aqua feeds that are going trade only.
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Boilie favourites/recommendations?.
    I have bought bait (both dry mix and frozen) from certain suppliers and exactly the above has happened over time. Some ‘suppliers’ even...
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    Tim Marks reacted to David Craine's post in the thread Weight with Like Like.
    I had a similar experience years ago when fishing the Ribble. Yomped a half mile and discovered I had left feeders and sinkers at home...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Weight.
    I routinely carry a small bag of leads that probably weighs less than a pound. Occasionally a feeder or two sneaks in. Earlier this...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Small/ medium river fishing - wait or rove.
    I would take a different view. I did often (not so much now) drive for an hour or so, fish for 2 hours and then drive back. I’ve only...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Small/ medium river fishing - wait or rove.
    Trefor and to a lesser extent Tony Miles did much of their fishing around the time that their books came out on the Bristol Avon. The...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Landing net.
    I use a Westlake 36” triangle net. Stupidly cheap but works just fine. Approx 20 quid for the spreader, arms and a nice deep mesh. It...
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    Tim Marks reacted to Alec Hague's post in the thread Oiling a cork handle with Like Like.
    Just checked Tim. No it was to be removed although I left it on for ages. Felt warm and soft. And easily cleanable ofcourse. When I was...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Oiling a cork handle.
    That sounds like ‘Japanese shrink wrap’ as used on many carp rods. The carp boys are now using ‘EVA’ in different colours, even camo if...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread What is the ultimate setup for a long walk?.
    Thinking Anglers compact rucksack. Small but perfectly formed. Roll up unhooking mat on top. TA slim quiver - very light and a brolly...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread How far North do barbel live.
    The East coast Scottish rivers support significant roach populations. The Tweed, Forth, Earn etc were worth fishing when I lived up...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Winter is coming.
    I’m a skinny 6ft and the large was miles too big (waist/chest) for me.
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Bite Alarms.
    Fox mini Microns are probably the best of the ‘cheap’ alarms. A couple of years ago I bought a set of Prologic ‘Bat’ alarms ( 3 and a...
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    Tim Marks replied to the thread Treating yourself..
    If your budget will suffice; go on a trip somewhere. That way you don’t end up with even more gear, but you do generate some great...
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    Tim Marks reacted to Jake Allonby's post in the thread Fishing in the floods with Like Like.
    Cheers for the advice everyone, hour down the river and seems to have paid off!
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