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That's absolutely brilliant👍. Thanks to everyone who has responded so far, both informatively AND so promptly (just why I love this great site so much!!). I had noticed that the Juke's boot area has a removable bottom panel but it's really reassuring to hear confirmation from fellow barbellers...

Cheers Paul. To be honest now that I'm based "oop North" since December and mainly concentrating on The Ribble, there's no real necessity for a 4WD, as there's no actual direct vehicular (bankside) access for the majority of its club stretches- just nearby car parks and then walking (unlike...

Just thinking of ditching my current transport (Ford Focus) for a different (used) model...namely a Nissan Juke. I've become increasingly at odds with the struggle I have always had (specially now at 76) in exiting the Focus with its really low-level wheel base!! Having previously owned an...

Order arrived this morning. Many thanks, Andy. Can't wait 'til next season to put it to work👍

Managed one last outing, yesterday, on my new venue (River Ribble near Preston) since moving from Leicestershire to Huyton back in December. Not particularly ideal conditions (low, clear water level although good temp of 9.5C , and bright windy weather:() so I knew that nothing much would...

Order placed today. Many thanks, Andy👍

Seems to be pretty much a regular pattern each year now, just when it ought to the ideal time to make the most of the last few weeks of the season :rolleyes:🌧️🌊

The one really annoying thing about Korum's decision to reissue their "river" feeders last year is that they (unbelievably!) dropped the best feature of their Mk1 versions which was that they were block-end!!! Perfect for for maggot/caster fishing without the necessity for groundbait at both...

Hi Michael. We had a brief, but valuable exchange back in November (when I had only just moved to Huyton, Liverpool) re. The Ribble and angling clubs/prospects. Haven't been able to get in touch since, so could you please message me so that we could take the subject a bit further now that...

Hi Simon. Many thanks for your comments. I should really point out that, in truth, I am a Londoner born-and-bred (well, Cockney really "me old china") although having been here since 2003 (came to run a local tackle shop-'Gone Fishing') I have felt pretty much at home with so many E Midlands...

Many thanks for input, Joe👍 I used try to get out during the closed season in pursuit of Tinca when I could access the right venues but, recently, they are few and far between here in Leics. I might well take you up on your offer once I get settled!

Best of luck with your interest in Ashfield,Jim.....as of today, their Waiting List is over 2,300 names now😲 Sadly, I am not too fussed about giving up their ticket, as over the past ten years there has been an explosion of newer members totally obsessed with bivvying up for days on end (with a...

Mostly Trent-based now: Ashfield Angling (since 2004/5) Newark Piscatorials Notts Fed Although, sadly, they will all be lapsing soon☹️ as the missus and I are in the throws of moving house (after 17 years here in Hinckley!) to Lancashire, in Huyton (for family reasons) during the next couple...

Maybe, as the most dominant, allegedly more intelligent (and supposedly more sentient and considerate) species we ought not to be pursuing ANY aquatic (AND through no thought of their own, more vulnerable) residents until conditions properly improve😇

It would be nice to beat my current PB (14.2 from Tidal Trent):) AND avoid the depressing "bivvy cities" that are sadly becoming so prevalent nowadays😡

Oh please, no this tired old chestnut again:rolleyes:

Korda Kontinental. Super strong gauge (no chance of straightening) and razor sharp. Size 10's small enough and perfect for hemp/caster or maggot rod and size 8's for the Elips rod.

I believe it was both.👍

Pretty much in common with most others for this current season, and sadly, gradually diminishing overall catch numbers season to season since 2013:( Out of a grand (?!) total of 26 outings (incorporating a frustrating 14 blanks😢) I only managed 24 barbs with just 6 doubles (1 x 1Olb+, 3 x...

Agree absolutely, Andy 👍 Surely the clue is in the name of this particular forum: BARBEL talk not BARBED talk ;)