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Thanks all, some great info there. I couldn't find the tenchfisher's article, you might need to be a member to get to that one. I did find a tenchfisher's youtube clip that demonstrates the Hellerman tubing option though. That looks good to me. Thanks for the kind offer to send me some Hellerman...

Do you mean something like these? https://www.banktackle.co.uk/chod-beads-3034-p.asp do you use float stops to lock in place?

Sounds good Graham, do you know which brand?

Has anyone got a cheap option for heli-rigs for tench? Last season i just used a swivel direct to the mainline trapped between two Drennan big grippa stops which worked fine most of the time, but i did lose one nice fish which really bugged me. This season i'm thinking of going with something...

And one for the tips tackle and tactics https://youtube.com/@fishingtipstackletactics?si=Lcp-_bqA-vVKEjnz

Here's a link https://youtube.com/@avonanglinguk?si=_DxzB5hxtKRR4ZxD

Here's an old Fred Crouch film with him at King's Weir. Simpler times.

Here's a link to Connor's video's https://youtube.com/@thebarbelproject?si=JFfK0SzNrFHV09BC Thanks Connor

I watched summer last night and enjoyed it thanks for sharing. The film quality dates it a bit, but the content is good.

I don't have Amazon Prime at the moment but here's a link for those that do River Jaws

I'm sure i'll succumb to Fishflix at some point but there must be some good free stuff to watch first

I'm working away overseas at the moment and missing my fishing, so started looking to see what I could find on YouTube. There's a lot of films that are distinctly average so thought I'd ask if any of you have any particular favourites to try and shortcut the search process. Please drop a link...

I'm very pleased with the nighthawk, my only complaint being no pike today.

Would tying a bit of string to what's left of the zip work? I have done that successfully on a couple of old fishing bags over the years.

Sold 😀

I've been eyeing those bucket seats up for a while. What's the fabric like, is it waterproof-ish or absorbent?

I haven't tried either of these but i've seen Fox armour mesh or One More Cast's bait Orbs recommended. I think the Orb's were previously Enterprise Bait Cages. https://www.foxint.com/bg/product/fox-edges-arma-mesh-systems?c=pva-arma-mesh...

It's interesting to read everyone's thoughts on this. I would never dream of varnishing a handle, that just seems like a recipe for disaster. An oil finish would feel much nicer to the touch and I think it does breathe to a degree. I totally understand everyone's nervousness but i'm tempted to...

I have a couple of rods where the cork is looking tired. I'm going to give them a good clean which will bring them back to a reasonable condition but I was wondering if anyone had tried oiling with linseed oil, tung oil or similar? I'm thinking it will improve the look and also help protect...

The rivers trust are running a citizen science survey this week to try to assess the state of our rivers. Info and link to download the app below. https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch