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  1. Alex Green

    Home page photo

    And you can always give me a call mate, always happy to pop over to take a few pics for you..........:)
  2. Alex Green

    Strange catch....

    Strangest ever catch was at Grafham water while trout fishing......hooked, played and landed 2 rainbows but was only using a single fly!!!!!! :D Best ever catch was a bucket...........fought like mad in deep water for 5 mins, the rolled over and gave up at the net!
  3. Alex Green

    Now Why...

    Is it Saturday yet.......???????? :)
  4. Alex Green

    Avon scales

    Can anyone recommend a good reliable set of digitals? I was fortunate enough to catch and weigh a large river carp 2 weeks ago and have since discovered my Rapala digitals could be upto 1lb light.....:mad:
  5. Alex Green

    Lead wire

    Or you could try any fly tying mail order company. Lead wire or the heavier tungsten wire is frequently used for tying flies......Try Sportfish @ Winforton for starters.
  6. Alex Green

    Hooklength length

    Ive just watched a "how to" instructional video on the AT website by a supposed big fish angler advocating the use of 7ft hooklengths. What if any are the benefits to this????
  7. Alex Green

    Neoprene Chest Waders

    Have a look on the snowbee web site as ive just received their sale items, some of which included neoprenes. I have to agree with Stuart, neoprenes for winter and breathables for all other seasons. Tight lines Alex
  8. Alex Green

    head torch

    Derek, I second that, mine has just been delivered from china. It could be used to help small aircraft land its that bright! :D
  9. Alex Green

    Sonubaits

    Have just checked the tub I bought 6 weeks ago.........oil separated and leaked everywhere!! :mad:
  10. Alex Green

    River carp

    Fantastic result Duncan
  11. Alex Green

    head torch

    Cheers everyone, just ordered one as a back up to my Lenser
  12. Alex Green

    Head Torch

    Does shining a head toch on / over the water really spook barbel? Are the red filters really necessary? Would be interested to hear views....
  13. Alex Green

    Catching the Impossible

    My other half is complaining about me going to the gym on Friday morning so what are the chances of me getting to watch at least one episode??? :mad:
  14. Alex Green

    Highs and Lows, Best and Worst, season so far.

    High point of the season was my first session in June with all the anticipation and hope for the new season.... Low point was only getting my second session of the season 3 weeks ago :mad:
  15. Alex Green

    Winter scenic photo competition

    I've only had 2 sessions all season.....this is seriously wetting my appetite again!!!! :)
  16. Alex Green

    Your first barbel

    Mine was only 4 years ago, a Nene fish of approx 6lbs from a well known weir near to the city centre on a 1.25 Avon rod.... :) Where was yours from and does the memory remain with you?????
  17. Alex Green

    wouldn't be without one

    Thanks Declan, I always wondered what that was for......... :)
  18. Alex Green

    wouldn't be without one

    My vote for the swiss army knife..... I used to own one until one evening I was cutting up some boilies and while still holding the knife in my other hand threw the boilies into the river.......... It was at that point I realised I was still holding the boilies and the knife had gone in...
  19. Alex Green

    Rudd

    Nice fish Graham. Had a purple patch 3 seasons ago on my local lake. I found a shoal of large rudd in one corner of the lake and they didnt move for about 3 weeks!!! I was knocking out 2lb fish for fun....with the smaller ones at approx 1.5lbs. All fish came to double red maggot fished...
  20. Alex Green

    Breathable chest waders

    Had a pair of Snowbee breathables for about 5 years now and still going strong....... If the boots have felt soles I would also invest in some studs.......and a wading staff !!:)
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