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  1. Bob Brookes

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    What a lump. Congratulations Jerry!:D
  2. Bob Brookes

    Deep Hooked Barbel

    Knowing where Steve usually fishes I would like to think that such bad angling practice is not the reason. However, my guess would be a soft bait and a 'confidence' rig which would avoid bolting, coupled with lousy bite indication. Still not good angling practice though.:mad:
  3. Bob Brookes

    Middle Trent

    At 73 myself, I can buy into your feelings about not wishing to fish through the night. I accept that it may be an efficient way of maximising your catch rate, but that is not for me. Personally I try to fish away from the crowds. On my first 6 sessions this season I only saw someone else on one...
  4. Bob Brookes

    Middle Trent

    It has been a slow start for everyone I think. The odd person has had a reasonable bag but not like in previous starts to the season. Blame the June high water making conditions not ideal for spawning. Personally my start has been a good one, although usually just the odd fish with a couple of...
  5. Bob Brookes

    River Trent

    John Where I have been fishing on the Middle Trent I have been catching just the odd barbel, not big catches. However, my first 5 barbel were all over 11.07 and had not spawned. My 6th was 9.14 and looked spawned out. I gather that those fishing the shallower stretches are catching more and...
  6. Bob Brookes

    Shimano xt-ra twinpower 4000 reels

    Not long to go now!
  7. Bob Brookes

    STILL HOOKED by TERRY THEOBALD

    Hi Terry, Yes please, signed and numbered! Bob
  8. Bob Brookes

    Shimano xt-ra twinpower 4000 reels

    I have just listed on eBay two reels, each with a spare spool and another listing for a separate spare spool. Many on here will know what cracking barbel reels these are. One of the reels has it's original box, docs, oil bottle and spare spool and has a Buy it Now price of £90. The other...
  9. Bob Brookes

    Perch

    Very nice indeed Graham, I would like to catch one of those tomorrow. Better still I would like my grandson to catch one. Now that would be good!
  10. Bob Brookes

    Trent chances

    Give it a whirl John. I will be out tomorrow, but not expecting to catch a bag full. I think a fish will be a bonus tomorrow with the frosts we are getting. The temperature will be down and the river is at normal winter levels. Bob
  11. Bob Brookes

    New PB!

    Tease!:)
  12. Bob Brookes

    Premium clothing brands

    I am in agreement with you Jon. Military Goretex lightweight jacket and over-trousers with Snugpak SJ9 underneath. Very light and toasty warm too.
  13. Bob Brookes

    Gear stolen River Trent

    Probably unwise as the culprits are 'travellers' (allegedly) and the whole camp would make very bad enemies. Leave it to our Constabulary I reckon!
  14. Bob Brookes

    Blue Moon

    I saw you standing alone!
  15. Bob Brookes

    Burbot

    A most interesting and informative article.
  16. Bob Brookes

    Perch

    What a stunner, well done!
  17. Bob Brookes

    Merry Christmas and thank you, from BFW

    A very Merry Christmas to Andy, Claire and all of the BFW team, together with all members and contributors to this great forum. Bob
  18. Bob Brookes

    Special Fish we have lost

    In 1997 I was fishing lake Nasser with my son for its famous Nile perch. I hooked one that was enormous which managed to throw the hooks before we could boat it. Our guide turned to me and said that it was well over 100 lbs, which didn't make me feel any better. I had packed up smoking several...
  19. Bob Brookes

    Ashfield Angling Club

    The waiting list will be reduced-I'm out!
  20. Bob Brookes

    Night fishing.

    I am getting a little bored with his now!
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