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Just had a look at the reels. I think that I might bid on them as I see there are 140 Nectar points involved. As a bonus they do make excellent pike reels.

Didn't mean to offend either. Fox will charge you £20 per quiver tip + £5 postage. I appreciate that if you were to cost a rod from spares sourced from Fox then it would probably be in Hexagraph territory. If you have a couple of genuine Fox quiver tips (not copies) that you no longer need I...

I know, Dave. I've not been myself lately and just somehow got caught up in my irrationality mixed with a fair dollop of pomposity. Dixie thinks that I should be struck off. She can't cope anymore with the hate mail that arrives in the form of p.ms. She insists on reading them all and replying...

£40 would just about cover a couple of the quiver tips!

Groan. So passe somehow.

I experienced something similar with another make and they kindly replaced the rucksack. Dixie looked at the rucksack to see if she could repair it - she's good at this sort of stuff. Her analysis is the reason that they go on the seams is that there is not enough material to sew in the first...

Hi Robbie, If you still have the scales, I'd be delighted with them. Hope that you are keeping well, best regards, Jim

Some great replies. One point, Dave, maggots only eat dead meat, hence used in days of yore to clean wounds and get rid of gangrenous flesh. Doesn't seem to work for necrophilial bacteria attack which kills healthy flesh.

These badges are no good, just ersatz items. What I'm looking for is the badge on a ribbon that either Jim or his guest placed around the lucky child's neck. I believe that Jim or his Harley Street dentist placed one such badge around Esther Rancid's neck when Jim arranged to have her teeth...

Spot on. And if you were at sea it wouldn't be in a Tundra Mk3, Igloo Five turbo warmth etc. - it would be clothing designed for the job. If you must venture out in such conditions, make it a short session with a nice cup of Horlicks to look forward to when you get home.

How on Earth can this stuff be any good if it is reduced? If the weather is inclement, don't bother going out and save yourself some money. I was talking to Sir Ranulph a few weeks ago as we share a mutual club. He believes that the only harsh weather clothing worth having is that designed for...

Now, this needs sorting out. Dave, you need another fishing challenge, which in all probability means a complete break from the barbel. You could consider trout fishing. Definitely not carp. If you can find a friend with whom you have a rapport and they are into fishing, then that's a big plus...

Good point, Andrew. And anyway, I wouldn't be seen dead under a Maver storm brolly. It would have to be an Aqua at the very least. It's very important how you are perceived. The kit that you have says an awful lot about you.

I read a quote by well known author Jim Harrison the other day. "Death steals everything except our stories." It got me thinking about my old friend and fishing partner Keith Gate. I began fishing with Keith Gate long ago. We first met when my mum was spending time with his new bride's...