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  1. Steven Hodges

    A year on the water. Theo Theobold.

    https://www.abebooks.co.uk/signed-first-edition/YEAR-WATER-Terry-Theobald-Terry-MPress/18589226781/bd
  2. Steven Hodges

    Crabs.

    Does Vaseline kill crabs? You may need to apply petroleum jelly to the area every night for several weeks. Crabs don't disappear after the treatment kills them.
  3. Steven Hodges

    Ideal spawning temperature

    Barbel spawn in wide ranging temperatures ranging from 14-20 degrees C, in late spring or early summer (between May and July)
  4. Steven Hodges

    EA pledges review of poaching ‘inaction’

    https://www.anglingtimes.co.uk/news/stories/ea-pledges-review-of-poaching-inaction/?fbclid=IwAR3ym1idBFuWayNWlzj_sHoGRqDnH_hEoeLE3C--pLTIwjTGK4LRE-EOC_I
  5. Steven Hodges

    Braid to hook length

    If the fluoro is for a hooklength only why not use a swivel. If it is for a shockleader uni to uni.
  6. Steven Hodges

    John Bailey Article

    https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/estate-lakes-angling-paradise-norfolk-7910326?fbclid=IwAR2cwEhRwkXfZfZ9OuRklb3ZvspSHSmgJtOxL_lcQOIjNPuHbqQYJ0A0t-s
  7. Steven Hodges

    Ray Walton Rolling Pin

    The JW Young factory in Tewkesbury has closed down recently which I found out because I live nearby and I visited it to pick up a new Ray Walton Pin. However a really helpful Guy named Chris told me he was re-locating to premises nearby and would be continuing to provide services. Contact...
  8. Steven Hodges

    Photos of river scenes

    A couple more of the Teme yesterday :
  9. Steven Hodges

    Barbel rods for carp

    I have heard of cats on the Avon above Nafford weir and there was a big cat caught a couple of years ago above Birds meadow on the Mythe stretch.
  10. Steven Hodges

    Barbel rods for carp

    https://www.catfishconservationgroup.co.uk/welscatfish/
  11. Steven Hodges

    Threads about "furry animals etc"

    Woof Woof:
  12. Steven Hodges

    Photos of river scenes

    Photos from a walk this morning along the river Teme at Broadwas: The last photo shows evidence of animal and human out of season fishing activity:
  13. Steven Hodges

    Angling Times otter article

    Fact: Otters live in rivers, lakes, canals etc. Fact: River otters eat 15% to 20% of their total body weight each day. A large male may consume as much as 11 kg (25 lb.) of food daily. Fact: I see otters nearly everytime I go fishing nowadays whereas I never saw one at all a few years ago...
  14. Steven Hodges

    Photos of river scenes

    Salmon Fisherman at Diglis Weir on the river Severn below Worcester.
  15. Steven Hodges

    Photos of river scenes

    I am amazed it withstood the recent floods, there is a bmx bike track been created next to it so it could be kids but there is also 2 wheelbarrows chained to a tree also so not sure but it is well constructed and is beneath a busy road bridge.
  16. Steven Hodges

    Photos of river scenes

    It is amazing what you come across when walking the riverbanks, river Teme above Powick:
  17. Steven Hodges

    3m landing net handle

    Best I have ever had is the now discontinued lone angler one but the Gardner is also very good
  18. Steven Hodges

    Fishing chair

    I have the Korum lightweight but don't find it that comfortable so most of the time I use one of these which are ideal for roving but not so sure if you have a bad back : https://ukmcpro.co.uk/products/mil-tec-folding-camping-stool
  19. Steven Hodges

    Whats your favourite fruit cake ?

    Chocolate Chip Madeira
  20. Steven Hodges

    Combi rig components

    Thanks Terry, yes if you can keep a tightish line with a barbless hook even when in a snag and time it just right when to slacken off and when to put the pressure back on I agree you have a good chance of landing the fish. I think the areas you are referring to are more of a hook and hold on...
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