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I've not retired (still at least 10 years of graft left) but moved from Berkshire to Herefordshire last September. This was a family decision and originally we looked at Devon/Cornwall but couldn't make that work. Herefordshire was another area where we have spent holiday time so it became a...

Yes I had to wait 2 years for the Barder but it was worth it. When I lived in Newbury I worked out that he was based a mile from my house so I made the expensive mistake of popping in to see him. He operates from a very unassuming building that is something between a shed and a barn that he...

I suspect you are right Mike about being a little afraid to use them. If I was still fishing the Kennet regularly I suspect I would use mine more. On the Wye I think it's just about finding the right swims/conditions. I certainly don't shy away from using my treasured pins!

I do Tony- from time to time! They are beautiful things but in reality of course can't match the performance of modern rods. I have a Barder, built for me a couple of years ago and it's absolutely exquisite. Used it a couple of times and even caught a few barbel with it rolling meat on the Wye.

Richard, I think the voyage into the choppy seas of conflict may have began with your opening post-and you have restated the question above. Don't you think it's a little provocative to ask if people know why they use braid? Why would you presume people don't consider or think about their set...

I think it can often depend on how something is phrased. In your opening post, you basically set out the approach you take and how you are very confident with it etc. You then throw in a question about the use of a braid, asking if people know why they use it! I would suggest that folk on this...

Congratulations on the catch Jeff. A PB?

Richard, what matters is confidence in your approach. You clearly have that with the rig you use and others will do likewise with theirs. Not sure there is much to debate to be honest. As it happens, I often use braid for the hook length and yes, I do know why.

I did fish that stretch on the Syndicate ticket for a season but wasn't overly keen. BUT, there was one area that I loved fishing, just below Biblins bridge. Fabulous trotting fun there.

Over 30 barbel so far but then I am very close to the Wye, so not that exceptional. That would be a cracking seasons return on the Kennet though. I have predominantly been fishing short evening sessions which given the conditions has certainly helped. Most in a session has been 12 and the size...

Amazing story and generosity!

Bob Cat James?

Must say I've also wondered this but concluded (erroneously perhaps) that if you are walking along the bank keeping in direct contact with the bait (which may or may not have some weight on the line depending on flow etc) then that's rolling. If, however, you remain in one place and allow the...

Thanks for that Dave- really helpful and great advice. I know Harlyn Bay very well- a great beach to take the dog to in the low season.

It's a fab event with great speakers and the trade stands provide an opportunity to replenish the tackle and bait shed before the season starts. You do also bump into people you have only chatted to on some forum or other which is mostly nice.

Thanks for that Dave. I do spend a bit of time down in Cornwall and fancy giving sea fishing a go from the shore. I just need to find a local guide that can show me the ropes and get me started. I know what you mean about vertigo- I suffer from it badly. The most embarrassing episode was on...

Has anyone had a (good) guided shore fishing experience in Cornwall? Thinking about Wrasse mainly- float or ledgering etc.

Found these the other day. They help with close season blues. On the BBC website, I read with interest that some scientists in Australia have discovered the smallest fish known to exist. They've obviously never been to the Britannia Chippy on the Gloucester Road. What's all this nonsense...

Sounds good Martin. I haven't fished Hoarwithy yet so that wasn't me. I only moved here last September so this will be my first full summer and I must say I'm very excited by the prospect of regular evenings on the Wye. I can even pop down after work.

That's awesome Jon and congrats on the river record!