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Another thought came to mind in that most times when I get snagged is not when I have a fish attached but when retrieving to change baits and get caught in a snag so it is important to bear this in mind because if you pull for a break in these circumstances and the line snaps you are effectively...

Just a tip, for a very free running lead attachment I have been using these pulley rig beads with a snap link attached for the last few years, I find they are great. If you want a weak link attachment just use a short weak length of line between snap link and lead.

Quite a lot of discussion on this post. Whatever rig you use there are some essential things you must ensure it does if you get snagged so that a fish is not left dragging a lead or long length of line around with a hook in it's mouth. If the lead gets snagged you can pull to release the lead by...

I did read somewhere that a fox will kill an Otter if the opportunity arises but otherwise they have no natural predators: Other mammal remains occasionally reported in Red fox diets include otter (Lutra lutra), stoat (Mustela erminea), weasel (Mustela nivalis), deer (including red deer, Cervus...

Joe you only have to google river Otters to get the info: People also ask How big is a full grown otter? A river otter can grow three to four feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters) long including its tail and weigh between 11 and 30 pounds (5 to 14 kilograms). Males are generally larger than females. People...

My catches on the Lower Severn have dropped by 90% this season. Every session I see either Otters or Cormorants or both. The females have 5 young at a time. In Worcester they have been raiding residential ponds taking out the ornamental fish. Here is an Excerpt from Wiki to be aware of : The...

You can stil buy these new: https://www.summerlands-tackle.co.uk/j-w-young-ray-walton-rolling-pin-black-3-8inch.html

Here is another recently published report, very worrying especially in present climate: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210301133628.htm?fbclid=IwAR13dc2-cC6uoLne2-ZrAG_7b8lB0M3P6fxAKTI8qyuzMQueJUo3eeaJo_U

Yes I agree and I have been using some of the Bank Tackle hooks. I much preferred the original Nickel Gardner wide gape talon tip hooks but after they discontinued them they replaced them with the covert version which I am not so keen on. I did manage to buy a large stock of the original ones...

I use the Gardner Wide Gape Talon Tip hooks in size 6 & 8. Very strong hooks and I don't miss bites very often when using them : https://gardnertackle.co.uk/product/covert-wide-gape-talon-tip/

I have tried all the main lines in the past with different success and have been let down by some of those previously mentioned so like everyone we all have our favourites. The reel line I have used for the last 2 years is Varivas Sport green in 15 & 18 lbs BS available from VEALS Mail Order...

The level was dropping fast today on the Lower Severn at Severn Stoke:

The Avon at Fladbury this afternoon, it was like a summers day but unfortunately no fish.

Hi Mark, I usually park in the layby at the top by the garden centre but today it was full so I had to drive down the track. It was very deeply rutted and very muddy at the bottom but I have 4 x 4 so managed ok but I wouldn't advise taking a car down there. I fished for 4 hours and blanked...

Birds Meadow on the lower Severn above Tewkesbury with 10 feet on.

Severn Stoke today, borderline fishable in places

Been after one of these for some time but they had been discontinued, then last week saw some advertised on e-bay so ordered one and it came within 2 days. Looks ideal for roaming once I have added a bucket to it. Still 5 available if anyone else is after one...

I had pfizer jab yesterday just got sore arm

Lower Severn below Worcester

The Mythe Pool is completely covered by the floodwater