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Agree Jeff, that's what I use. Got six of them that fit neatly in a pocket of my ruckbag and hold 2 rigs each.

Not just the Lower Jeff, the river is thick with them around Shrewsbury this year, mostly small but still some chunky bigger ones about too. Also more dace and roach showing up which is good to see.

I have the Chub Hi-Lite which certainly scores on weight and I like the long legs, very handy on a sloping bank, but the back is too low for long sessions. I needed something to rest my head on, I ended up taking the Chub legs off and fitting them to the seat of my old JRC chair, frame width was...

Got a Powerstretch and a Gardner, prefer the Gardner as it's longer and lighter but think the Powerstretch is probably tougher. Looked at the Twistlock when they first came out and decided there was too much chance of the twist(un)locking at the wrong moment!

I purchased a Greys Prodigy 13' TXL Specialist Float earlier this year to use for tench and for barbel trotting. Up until Thursday it had only handled a few tench to 6lbs, then this cracking 8.03 took a liking to my trotted maggots, the rod did all I'd hoped for!

On the Severn but not decided yet whether to go for a midnight start or wait until the evening and fish through into early hours Friday.

Big Game in 10lb and 12lb has been my line of choice for many years now. OK it's thick for stated strength compared to most other lines but I've always found it to be bombproof. I top up my stocks when on vacation in Florida, pretty sure that's American made stuff!

Back on the tench trail yesterday after a week's holiday on the south coast, wasn't sure how the water would react to the clear, sunny conditions but it decided to reward me with 4 tench, all males, with a best of 5.10. Also had another that came adrift after a few seconds.

Received reel today, just as described, PM sent.

I had a quick look at tench Fishing World and it seemed to be pretty dead, no recent posts? Had a good day today with a total of 8 tench, best 5.13, all came to maggot feeder, lost a couple of others.

Steve, PM sent on 28/03, have you seen it?

If you mean the system that allows the brolly to tilt by partly unscrewing the pole, then the answer is yes.

Another vote for the Fox Specialist, nice and light but sturdy, and even though it's only 45" it gives plenty of cover. Does need a reasonably wide quiver for it to fit in though.

Kicked off this year's tench campaign on Thursday with a 13.14 mirror on maggot feeder! Stuck to my guns and got my first tench of the year shortly after, a male about 4lbs, then as I was packing away the last rod left in got me this nice fish of 6.13 to complete the day!

Direct debit method worked flawlessly again this year, new licence just dropped through the letter box, chub is this year's fish!

Been doing the same without any trouble until last year when they sent letter, took payment and then no licence showed up. Required two phone calls, one at the end of March and another a month later before a 'replacement' licence was sent. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly this year!

Has there been any progress since this? Angling Trust and Environment Agency Launch Review of Multiple Rod Licence - The Angling Trust It's certainly not going to change for April this year, I've just had my notice that my direct debit of £18 (pensioner rate) will be taken on/after March...

Just back from a day on the Dane, gave the new trousers and socks a test and despite the weather I was having to unzip and remove layers, they certainly are warm!

Been in this morning and picked up a bib and brace, glad I went for the one size up option instead of the medium that I would have normally bought, the large is a perfect fit for me and I'm 5'9" and 34" waist. Also grabbed a couple of pairs of the 2.3tog socks that were on offer at £1.99/pair.