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Maybe I'm an old cynic but I would have made my apologies and said no, why?
If I was in the same boat as the other angler (which would never happen cos I always have spares in my car) :
a. I would have improvised with a stone or something.
b. I would never ask another angler for a lead (how...
Yes mate, not like you to chase the easy fish of the Wye though😉
Not sure what I’m doing about accommodation yet, or indeed who is going to run my shop😬
Be nice to catch up though👍
Tight lines John, you have already made me feel better😬 (thought I had become a noddy again🤪)
Hi John
Thank you for your insight👍there are many down here that think they are ‘pro’s But few who I would consider to be so, you are one of the few😉
many thanks👍
The odd one, but since not having access to Somerley estate anymore (not good enough to be a syndicate member😉) and not wanting to join the Bt 2 rat race I tend not to see many Barbel so often fish where I know they normally are (plus advice from bailiffs) Not ideal but like you I am constrained...
Hi Stephen
We have met before, with Dave Taylor, Graham Elliot et al on one of Graham’s little organised fishins on the Wye.
I have been fishing the Stour and Hants Avon for about 25 years and know the Local ’experts‘ very well and am also well aware of both their skill level and ‘time on...
OK guys, I know that this has probably been done before but I had such a 'Grueller' last season that I am hoping to turn things around by making a few changes.
I normally use a running lead rig with a PVA mesh bag attached to the lead.
I have heard so many conflicting views on end tackle that...
Great ;) one of my nearest competitors☺
Joking aside, yet another budget retailer gone, used to buy a lot of clothing from there so will have to look elsewhere now😏
Have a look at this Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/267219520447659/
I sold a set of alarms to someone on here and got a lot more than I paid for them and old Delkims are very sought after ;)
I have cheap and cheerful but nonetheless very efficient Fladen braid scissors and can't fault them (I get them super cheap as I own a tackle shop:rolleyes:) seriously though they are superb;)
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