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I don’t see it, at least not on my waters. Quite often on the Ouse and Severn stretches I fish there are very few anglers, midweek I’m often the only one there. The Trent stretches I fish are admittedly more popular but still not what I’d call busy. In my opinion it’s just the summer months hat...

Short bit of pole elastic tied between one end and feeder works fine. They don’t come out that often if feathering the cast down and not casting to a clip….and it’s enough to with elastic to still quickly change between open/block and not lose the part

Exactly what I do…but of camo tape around middle section. If it is a swim with a pretty rapid flow I also put a small amount of sticky groundbait at ends with pellets/casters/hemp or whatever in middle…I’m pretty confident this allows a little bit of time for feeder to hit deck without losing...

Hi Rob, sorry to hear to lost your mojo…hopefully it will return! Might be interested in the drennan quiver tip if it is for super specialist rods?? Could you ping a photo to WhatsApp 07793070891

Agree regarding the earlier 4010 GTMs, great reels (although got one playing up…be in touch soon @Richard Isaacs ), the only other earlier shimano models that IMO have a smoother fighting drag is the Super X GTM and the Stradic X GTM ….i believe both these models were discontinued after a...

No sorry, long gone

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Is it just me or anyone else finding it hard to muster any motivation to get out on the bank in this heatwave? Just can’t get motivated, even for first light…..I’m quite looking forward to getting my winter clobber on and stomping across the frosty fields come winter 🤣

8mm is the smallest I’ve used, mostly 2 at a time but occasionally one. Personally I don’t see the benefit of smaller size pellets on the hook…if I wanted to go smaller bait size I’d be using casters/hemp

I used to like Tony miles articles…mainly the ones of him fishing the Ouse as it was the same stretches I fished. I remember one close season many many yrs ago I followed his advice about doing your pre season leg work spitting fish, finding likely areas and prebaiting; I was feeling really...

Yeah great mag….still like reading through the old articles

Good luck Tom, come autumn you’ll be jumping over those styles to get at the river 👍

I’d wager most acolyte breakages are user error/mishandling etc…..only ever had one of mine break and was my own fault. Yes they have a fine tip but if treated with respect and not bent at any unnatural angles they will last

Lovely words Julian, have read through it twice now…lot of emotion comes through in your words

Yes please Dave, can send money later

Fishing holds many different aspects for me to enjoy: fishing for various species, with mates or on my own, making bait, buying and trying different tackle, watching stuff online, reading books, walking the river spotting fish, fishing different venues, chatting on forums etc etc etc ….but they...

Last time I sent a rod it cost about £28 to send a 12ft with Parcelforce, was over a year ago and had such a painful experience with them I vowed to never bother again. IMO Alec I would list on here with option to meet somewhere convenient to both parties, you could try with eBay and collection...

I have no hesitation to use alarms if the situation warrants it such as nights. Fishing the Severn is always a very active session for me using a feeder or float so easier to remain concentrated without the need for alarms. My sessions on the Ouse tend to be a quite short 3 hrs first or last...

Anchor dead cows fit them just right

Great book