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I was wondering if anyone can recommend any decent Pike lures that don't cost the earth? I've tried numerous types off the net, but often they're utterly useless. Obviously I know you get what you pay for, but the big name brands do seem to take the mickey on price.

Hi Kelvin, Back in the noughties, the Upper Windrush was a happy hunting ground for Dace, Roach, Chub, Trout and even Grayling. I never caught Barbel any further up than Witney, but know that some did. Sadly, the river suffered a sharp decline, which coincided with me moving further west...

That is a glorious looking Tench pond!

Had a splasher and a 9.5lber this aft on the Bristol Avon. Felt like I could have had more if I'd stayed on into dark.

I don't mind watching Matt Hayes on TV. Not in the same league as Chris Yates exactly, but watchable and he can certainly winkle out the odd fish. Would I pay £500 to fish with him? No. Do I care if anyone else wants to pay £500 to fish with him? No.

I haven't been fishing for months now, and to be honest, haven't really missed it. Bizarre really, because during the 2008/09 season, I enjoyed a really good spell after barbel on the Bristol Avon and had a lot of fun during the colder months after the silvers and pike. So what happened? Well...

Give Graham State of State's Tackle a call on 01993 702 587. He will be able to put you on a decent stretch. I was based at Brize for 6 years on and off and will actually be landing there tomorrow as I return from theatre. The Windrush was at one point full of barbel. You could expect to catch...

My old man has recently come across an unusual old fixed spool reel. It's called a Pinet 536. Listed here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PINET-536-FIXED-SPOOL-REEL_W0QQitemZ320499003273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_FishingAcces_RL?hash=item4a9f3aaf89#ht_500wt_1182 Has anyone ever heard of this brand?