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  1. Mic Foot

    Mullet

    Now Adam, that really is a thing of beauty. I had a barbel last season of about 6 or 8 ounces (and no! it wasn`t my best of the season before you ask) and was gobsmacked by it, minature perfection. Mic
  2. Mic Foot

    Mullet

    Hello Paul Once you catch your first you`ll wonder why you`ve never fished for them before and you`ll definitely be planning another session, they are stunning fighters and can be absolutely enthralling to try and catch. A couple of tips; if you`re fishing bread flake as hook bait, try a...
  3. Mic Foot

    R.I.P Heather

    Spent a wonderful afternoon, one close season, feeding her on the surface while Bally (Chris) videoed her. Also got Basil taking mixers from less than a rod length from the bank, the same day. Mind you once the season started the defences were soon back up. Mic
  4. Mic Foot

    Himalayan Balsam

    On the subject of removing soil contaminated by Japanese knotweed, if the plant is well established,i.e. if the plant has substantial rhizome growth, then the soil may have to be removed to a depth of 6 mtrs. Japanese knotweed has regularly been known to put rhizomes (roots) down to this depth...
  5. Mic Foot

    Himalayan Balsam

    Don`t mention Japanese knotweed :eek:
  6. Mic Foot

    Cardinal 55s and Mitchell 300 pros for sale

    Clearing some space in the tackle room hence, 2x ABU (Garcia) Cardinal 55s for sale. sold Very tidy reels, silent anti reverse with spare spool for each reel. All spools have original arbors. Used but not abused. No boxes etc...
  7. Mic Foot

    Himalayan Balsam

    Balsam/ Hogweed Just as a correction to Dave `s comment about treating giant hogweed. The chemical used to treat it is usually a glyphosate based chemical ( roundup pro biactive or similar) this is not a poisonous chemical ( although I wouldn`t recommend drinking it) and certainly is not...
  8. Mic Foot

    Carp Advice

    Howard So long as the gear you`re using will do the job you ask of it, don`t worry that it`s not what the tackle tarts recommend. The advice so far about bait and location is spot on, a reasonable bait in the right spot will always outfish a great bait in the wrong spot...find your fish is...
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