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  1. Mike Thompson

    Link ledger tips

    Hi Ben, my suggestion would be to go on eBay and pick up a used copy of "John Wilson's Coarse fishing method manual". They go for very little money, but are a great way to learn a new technique or just remind you of a method you've not used for years. There is a section on link ledgering and on...
  2. Mike Thompson

    Bank Tackle new hook range

    Just an update. Bank Tackle are offering 15% of everything and free delivery till midnight Wednesday. Just use code NEW15 at checkout.
  3. Mike Thompson

    Broken chair

    Try kpspares.co.uk, the guy there is very helpful. If you send him some pictures he may be able to suggest a solution.
  4. Mike Thompson

    Photos of river scenes

    Late February on the Yorkshire Derwent.
  5. Mike Thompson

    Looking for a similar chair

    For chair spares have a look at Kpspares.co.uk. Very helpful guy.
  6. Mike Thompson

    Barbless hooks?

    Have used Bank Tackle barbless wide gape for probably 10 years now. Never really had a problem with losing fish and feel happy I am doing minimal injury.
  7. Mike Thompson

    Yorkshire Derwent

    Mike the above advice is good. Around Howsham bridge does get busy, but if you are prepared to walk there are lots of quiet areas. Join one of the preseason work parties on the Ouse or Nidd and the guys there will give you lots of tips about the Derwent. (No work parties on the Derwent for the...
  8. Mike Thompson

    New River Threats.

    How do you know it can cook ?😁
  9. Mike Thompson

    Keeping 3 piece rods set up

    I've got one of Trefor's rods, but I always keep it made up !
  10. Mike Thompson

    Bank Tackle discount

    Ordered Thursday and arrived this morning. Great service. Plus use code FISH10 to get 10% of your next order.
  11. Mike Thompson

    Bank Tackle discount

    Offer ends Sunday.
  12. Mike Thompson

    Bank Tackle discount

    Hi, Bank Tackle are offering a 20% discount on all hooks, just use code HOOK20.
  13. Mike Thompson

    Bad barbel pics

    Forgiven for the Bass picture, but not the new outfit. 😂
  14. Mike Thompson

    Bad barbel pics

    David, I think you have wandered to far down stream. That's the strangest looking barbel I have seen in a long time. ( not that I see many !).
  15. Mike Thompson

    Bad barbel pics

    First attempts at self takes using a timer on my phone were not great. So tend to stick to mat shots, but some of the above give me hope !
  16. Mike Thompson

    A Christmas tale.

    Is that a true story David ?😁
  17. Mike Thompson

    Vehicle of choice

    Have a look at a Subaru Forester. You get the load space, 4x4 and good ground clearance. I've not owned a Forester, but had three Legacy models each of which I covered over 100k miles without missing a beat. The permanent four wheel drive system very impressive.
  18. Mike Thompson

    Bird ID

    Gliding was my main pastime for over twenty years. On many occasions you would be joined by buzzards when thermalling. I think they were just curious of this big white bird soaring in their territory. They would get really close sometimes, fantastic to watch.
  19. Mike Thompson

    Wellies

    Hi Kevin, two questions please. 1. Are the boots wide enough at the top to tuck your jeans inside ( they look close fitting in the picture). 2. Are they light in weight of does the reinforcement make them heavy. Thanks, Mike
  20. Mike Thompson

    Reel advice sought please

    I use a 4000 OC on my 1.75 Martin Bowler and think it suits it really well.
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