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What a load of tosh some of the 'my way or the highway' elitist types come out with on here at times. For reasons I don't feel the need to explain, when I do manage to get out and fish for barbel, I fish all night, using only one rod. I use a baitrunner and an alarm for 'belt and braces'...

Graham, read this mate. It's somehow fitting that they chose to release them in the river Otter :D River Otter Beaver Trial appeal | Devon Wildlife Trust Cheers, Dave.

Oh Keeeerist Graham, not rhino's as well :eek: Cheers, Dave.

Alex, I concede your point about multiple sightings of cats possibly being of the same animal, in fact I never disputed that. But, are you really serious when you say "I would not consider the UK to be a tiny country/island either. It is in fact a very large Island" :eek: The whole of the UK can...

I know Alex, and I for one do not dismiss out of hand the possibility that such cats MAY exist. Neither do I deny completely the possibility that ghosts, aliens with the nasty habit of abducting people, or life after death are true. I am even rather fond of the idea that Elvis is alive and...

Ah but...was it a wallaby, or a wannabe wallaby Darren :D. Joking aside, wallaby are established and apparently thriving in the the UK. The difference is that, in common with the relatively common capybara, they are not predators. They are both quite large critters, with the capybara weighing...

Hi Mike' It is a great topic isn't it, great fun. Obviously, I don't really know whether these cats exist any more than anyone else does, but it makes for good tales to scare the grandchildren with, either way. To me, it's a bit like ghost stories. Are there such things as ghosts? Or are they...

I know what you mean Rhys, I have had some rough times myself, but not in that league :eek:. However, much of this could be down to the slow but sure demise of many of our rivers. If the EA are complacent enough to respond to queries about the dire state of the once prolific Kennet with a...

Can't be Mark, the six toes would have given the game away straight off :D Cheers, Dave.

I think it's a genetically modified otter........ Cheers, Dave.

Jeez Mark, that is a serious problem, and I admire your fortitude. The only advantage in the situation that I can see is that, if anyone now says to you "You've got a nerve mate"....you can argue the case :D. I really hope that the op. has fixed the problem satisfactorily long term for you mate...

The much missed Keith Speer used to fish a tiny river in Hertfordshire that we both new. He had several double figure barbel out of that over the years. Of course he caught them using his favourite method of trotting with maggots or casters. But then, Keith could catch barbel out of a damp...

So true Mark. A pie wi'out gravy and brown sauce is like a pee wi'out a f*rt :D:D:D Cheers, Dave.

Tony, the problem is that rods, more than any other item of tackle, are extremely subjective items. You may well get as many different answers to your question as there are members on here. They are personal things, so what suits one may not suit another, it's all down to personal...

Oh dear, that's not good Mark. Was it something you did on holiday? Cheers, Dave.

Ribble rabble....love it :D:D:D Is that down to them eating the wrong pies Mark :p Hope you have a few wherever you end up mate, best of luck. Cheers, Dave.

Hi Mark, how are you chap? I see you are still indulging your wanderlust tendencies and catching astonishing fish while you are at it :D It's no wonder you added those to your list, they really are special aren't they? Mind you, I was quite worried by the first photo, because it looks like you...

Every trip Graham has is what us mere mortals would call a red letter day Anthony, so it would be very difficult to tell :D:D:D Cheers, Dave.

Only you can do that Graham :D:D:D Cheers, Dave.

Well spotted Steve. They have been out of stock for ages, even on Ebay they only had the 'From USA/Australia'' type adds. Now you have put me in a quandry. Want another....can't afford it. I shall sulk for a while and see which side of my brain wins out :D:D Cheers, Dave