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Thanks all. Has anyone any other thoughts on what they use? I ask as I really want the rods low for margin fishing, but it's the stones I struggle with. Just musing really asking what others use and think. The Forum looks great if i get desperate, I don't have to use the bottom rest do I?

It's a method I use most now because I like the fact you're busy all day. But it's not an easy technique to learn, I found it difficult at the start, still not perfect but getting better each time out. Only been doing it for about 5 years barbel trotting that is. One thing overlooked is the big...

Would like to find a two rod rest for the river Trent. The banks are too hard most o the time, so a pod style version would be ideal really. Any thoughts, not too expensive please?

I feel its at a stage now with all these big fish turning up that possibly there is place for some otters? Now if it's your water, your fish, I understand you may feel differently. But I've always been a Naturalist first, and a fisherman next. I only mentioned to a chap fishing yesterday that...

Thanks Neil. Just been through that really good guide!!

Ah I have that book Paul. I can fish lower down the road, any idea what that stretch could be called buddy please?

Chubb do a cracker, not expensive either.

Anyone know who owns the water near the Lord Ted pub, the A46 goes over it. Upstream to the Marina and down to the Power station please?

Does anyone have any feedback on this coat please? Is it warm and waterproof, and does it come true to size.

As I mentioned it must really be under 11'. 9/10 would be ideal thanks again food for thought. Rich

Anyone know of a good short quiver rod 9' to 11' that would take line 6lb to 8lb B/S. Its for small river close quarter rod to fish chub and barbel. Thanks. Rich.

I will not judge anyone, I simply will not fish for Barbel in this weather. I’m happy fishing for roach right now, not seen a Barbel for weeks.

Thanks all. I’ve picked up a 501 minter, had it serviced and a few modifications. I’ll be using it soon, if we ever get rain, or much cooler weather. Steve, thanks for the kind offer mate. Rich.

I would say if your just trotting a narrow spool is lighter. If like many you use the pin for ledgering, and more, then a wider spool makes sense as the reel is in the rest most of the time? I've got a cracking J.W.Youngs for sale, as new wide drum if your serious about buying one. I just have...

Thanks Jason, helpful. Rich.

It looks mint, with box spare spool and instructions tools oil? Is the anti reverse missing a problem?

Hello. I'm looking at buying a nice little 501 with the anti reverse removed. Is this a good idea, it's £55 from a person I know, but the reel is only seen in pictures. For the money I'm thinking I cannot go too far wrong. Quick reply please? Rich.

Just wondered if anyone had used this in lower breaking strains like 4-6lb please? Feedback?

Where I live these is a proposal for 4,000 new homes over then next few years. Now its a simple question, but rarely asked. WHERE WILL THE WATER COME FROM for all those people to wash, toilet, car washing etc. The local river is the Witham that suffers with low levels in summer anyway. Lets say...

Never really important unless its YOUR bit of river. Massive fine must result, money for river restoration.