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I can't say I've read any of his books Joe. Must get around to bagging a copy.

I did think of making it the top 5, but there are so many that I like, that 10 seems more appropriate 😀. Mine are: 1. A pikers progress - John Watson 2. Red Eye - Mick Cutler 3. Tinca Tinca - Tench fishers 4. Mammoth Pike (x2 editions) - Neville Fickling 5. The Eel Angler- Barry McConnell...

Well done on the 9's Bill. Lovely looking Tench to boot. Not so many tench for me this spring compared to the previous two years. Big bream catching (by accident) instead.

Agreed there Christian. Both great books. Stephen Harper production quality. The best in the game imo.

I purchased the chirp version. You download the app to a phone and it gives you a wireless real time sonar map of the bottom. I've only used it a few times, and two times on pits where I've fished and caught in the past. It indicates with colour coded contours supplying information of bottom...

Sounds just like the sort of water, that I wouldn't want to be a member of😳. Had Mr Bailiff wound his 3 rods in before he popped around to see you 🙂?

Seems as though the stitching is the main weakness on these Alex. With regard to metal joint faults. Why should anyone have to go to the trouble of getting those type of faults fixed? Prior to this item I've had chairs that have lasted well over 10 years. I generally avoid Fox products...

I've got the same chair Stephen. About three years as well. Not cheap as you say. The stitching on my chair has started to go. I'm always reticent about buying Fox gear because of their product durability. It's not on discontinuing a faulty / unreliable product expecting the customer to just buy...

Northern lights over Liverpool 😗

I've purchased all of my custom builds from the one rod builder (Dave Lumb). I knew of him before the first purchase. It was based on his reputation as a rod builder and as an angler. The latter is certainly a plus to me. The ring spacing and handle length for the blank are probably two of the...

Portable and compact unit with integral battery. Comes with wooden batten mounted transducer for simple clamping onto the boats transom. Used on the big pike waters. I haven't used for some time. I am not sure on the integrity of the transducer wire and probably needs replacing. £75.

I purchased for use on the Trent. I've used it about three times. I prefer bank sticks. Good condition. £45 posted.

I posted an almost identical question about 2 years ago. One recommendation was a 4000 size Daiwa baitrunner (copper spool can't remember the exact model number). So I went ahead and purchased a couple. Not a bad reel, but I found it unbalanced and under-gunned. So I sold them and purchased...

My first 2024 tenching session last Wednesday. I arrived at dawn not expecting much, as it was a stiff cold wind with a water temp of 9 Deg C. Another guy there had blanked for tench with the solitary bream over his 2 days. It was to be a short initial visit. Not a touch all morning despite...

It was about 5-10 minutes off the A1 near Newark Derek. On a small industrial estate. Sorry for being vague but it'll be on Google maps. NG24 3SD

A very good session Bill. My diary's tell me that they can just switch on in early spring, and a good bag is on the cards, like your catch. It can be the difference of a day or two. A bit earlier where you live compared to me. I'll be starting when I get back home in a week or so. Looking...

That was a good session Bill. A good start to the tenching season.

I've been in a couple of times. and the people were really helpful. I'll be going in again a lot more often. Glad it's survived.

I use the 3's on the Trent and they'll happily cast 6 oz feeders all day long. I've never had the need to use 8 oz. Though you'll struggle to hit the far bank of the tidal Trent. They are a powerful, nice for playing barbel rod. I can't comment on the HiS and 4's. Although they tend to receive a...

Even the scruffy old road signs sold 😂