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Depends on how thick @Matt White. The easiest way by far is to use a needle threader (that cost next to nothing).

I've been using Gripz off and on for a few years now, and exclusively this season, and have found them to be very sharp excellent hooks. Anyone that's looked at the "Photos of River Scenes" thread recently will know that I've been fishing the Teme this season for barbel (yeah, basically 'banging...

Hopeful .......................... E/.. The Teme. But still no barbel, just a snotty.

D/.. The Teme. Still no barbel, but hope springs eternal ....

I 'get a man in' 😂 When I decided to move house 22yrs ago one of my major requirements was for a smaller garden, as my previous one was well over an acre. Hmmm, well my new garden was smaller, but over 50yds long .... but only 5mins from the Teme. And it's great for loading line onto spools...

I've tried many set-ups including resting them on a tripod or a storm pole with a butt grabbing on, but in many situations net below has been adequate for use with thigh waders. I've fitted a brolly storm-spike to the butt which I push into the river bed. The net is only 22" wide (21" from front...

If you go ar$e over tip in the river you'll be glad of a belt on chesties. The last thing you want is them full of water as you (try to) float downstream:eek:

PM me @Chris Allcock , I'm a BAA bailiff

I've got 6 and 8lb line (bulk spools stored in their original boxes in a cupboard in the garage) that I bought in the late 70's (IIRC) from a tackle that piker Nigel Williams used to own. I check its BS every season and it hasn't changed over those 40 odd years. As Rich says, it's the light that...

Ms Bentley gave up all of her bonus, according to every source I've seen ... and a very large portion of the dividends that have been paid out have gone to companies that provide pensions for retirees (e.g. pensions for retired nurses etc etc etc). I believe water should be nationalised but...

C/.. The Teme. No barbel but ....

B/.. The Teme. No barbel but ....

A/.. The Teme. No barbel but ....

Is that where we get the expression "Meat rack" about fashion shows and beauty parades/contests? 😂

Agree Neil, I had one ...ran line through it, cast it down my garden, towed a 2oz weight through ~30m of long-ish grass (I reckon you can find a fair bit out about a rod's action/feel under pressure by doing this) ... then gave it away to a mate who fancied a go at Severn barbel. Horrible...

Looks crossed with a crucian, that one mate. Well done. 👍 (is that grammatical? 🤔)

All I'm really saying mate is .... if I'm starving and all I've got in the house is some 'cooking' cheese and a bit of onion that's seen better days, I'll wolf down a cheese 'n onion butty. But if I'm faced with a posh buffet after having had a pie 'n a pint earlier I'll be choosy and go for a...

I think there's some truth in what you both (Terry/Damian) say, but above line is (IMO) the, 'killer' statement. I believe that the situation in 'unpressurized' (lightlly/moderately fished) rivers is different than in pressurized pools/lakes where plenty of foodstuffs are fed in. The fish are...

Page upon page waxing lyrical over Yorkshire puddings??????? Mmmmm, I guess it must be 'Close season on BFW'. What a fabulous site this truly is! ❤️

Just been having a trawl through my bait fridge and found an unopened pack of shelf-life Palltrax Whisker Sticks (Elixir 6) Can't remember when I bought them but it must have been many years ago, and bag's unopened so I know I've never used them. Anyone had any experience with these?? (I...