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With the present conditions I can only dream of saying "Fish on, fish on", let alone "Big fish, big fish".:D

Graham, Thanks for the heads up regarding the German army waterproofs. I sent off for the trousers and wore them this weekend to a motorcycle rally in N.Wales,620 mile round trip mostly in heavy rain. I stayed perfectly dry, best 30 odd quid I've ever spent. Again, many thanks. Regards Pete.

Fisky's for me, or the coated plastic ones that Woody sells.

Keith "Clackers" Clarke is the gentleman you need to get in touch with.

Another "yes" for Sundridge Sleepskin. Have had mine for about eight winters now, agree it does go a bit bobbly after a lot of washes but not a problem for me. Great to use for winter motorcycling as well.

Not great news. I'll be at The Dragon Rally camping at Conwy 8/9 February :eek: Proper hard core.....well, hard core if you're the wrong side of 65 :D

John, getting your wife home in time for Christmas, must have been the very best present indeed. My gifts included both of the Caught in the Act DVD's Part 1-4 by Bob Roberts, The Beatles live at the BBC collection, Harry Redknapps book ,and a pair of waterproof motorcycle trousers(ready for...

Merry Christmas to all BFWers,and tight lines for the New Year.

Ray, that must be at least 2 brollies this year. We had a brief chat at Padworth towards the end of last season on the day that a brolly had let go on you. At least Santa knows what's on your wish list. Top man for giving it a go today.

Quite happy with my Shaky Mach 3 Power Float,and LXL Superteam.They can't be that bad as often requested in "wanted" ads.

I've just been bought a Nikon Coolpix S6600. Although the timer max is 10 secs.,it does have a flip round screen and shots can be triggered using a hand gesture (no jokes I'm being serious) which is fine with small fish so I'm considering getting a bulb air release system for it,which should be...

Shame to hear about Trafford Angling. Always found them very helpful on the phone. I've got two of their tripods,a double Mk1 and a single Mk2 and never had a problem with instability as just use an old airdry bag with a few rocks in hung off the hook. Found them ideal on rocky sections of The...

Another reel that might be worth considering is the Daiwa Emcast BR5000A.This comes with 2 spools and 2 handles (double and single),is front drag with a baitrunner facility and good line capacity (310m of14lb).I'm not sure if this is a new model or not,just read the test in TCF. Pete.

Fox Duo-Lite FX Twin Tip (1.75 and 2.25 tips). Shimano 6000D reel,if long casts are not needed. Pete.

How about a Wychwood Extricator 9ft.Round about the £40 mark .Will certainly do the job.

Steve, I was just glad to find someone who still had the 6000D in stock. Fair play to you regarding the pricematch, as D's are getting thin on the ground although plenty of EU's are available. Have you had an opportunity to use it yet. You won't be disappointed. Regards Pete.

Steve, You've just had a right touch then as they've charged me £129.99(the price on their website) with free postage.Still,happy to get another D to match up with my current one.They are not listed on next years Shimano catalogue,although a delivery to Shimano is expected in January,maybe to...

December 21st 2008.My PB chub at the time was caught the following day.

I totally agree with Clive's suggestion of the Penns. The only disadvantage with them, is the inability to backwind, which some could find a bit of a chore, but clutch, crankability and bombproofness put them right up there.

I'd suggest Shimano 4000/6000 OC's depending on the size of your favoured river. Personally prefer the D model, but that would blow your budget a little. Only disadvantage is you don't get a spare spool if that was a requirement. Pete.