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    Maggots

    I live near the upper Thames/Cotswold water park and all rivers and lakes I fish seem to hold crayfish the only bait I have used they seem less keen to eat was Nash tanged squid boilies, having played with Jaffa,orange type flavours they don’t seem quite so keen to munch them but they still do...
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    Barbel weight vs length. Etc etc

    When does your son start take guided bookings , his Dad seeems a bit out of the loop catching wise. Has he a price list yet ? I expect his Dad to be cheaper as a lower hit rate . No offence intended, just highlighting the facts. PS your feeders are A1 but I’m probably barred now.
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    Gudgeon rod

    A bit late to this post , as all I have catching in numbers of late is grudgeon other than crayfish from the upper Thames my current weapons of choice are an original Drennan IM6;light feeder rod or a Sportex carbon Kevlar 1 lb from the 80s in 11ft , the sportex is preferred as it bends to the...
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    Highly waterproof jacket recommendations

    I know it’s not trendy or a waterproof jacket but if you are a very mobile angler have you considered a poncho, waterproof,not too expensive and do the job but not barbel angler trendy.
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    It’s back !!

    I normally buy from Yateley angling as they have good stock turn over and are close to Reading and JB . I’ve been in store and bought online. Online they’re cheaper normally than JB for delivery . JB website does have items not yet stocked by Yateley angling centre. I have no connections or...
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    A letter to my Tory MP, I'd encourage you to do the same

    Is that no share holder dividend, management bonuses ? Tax payer and company contribution to the total cost Damian ?
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    Impact particles

    Yes I have , won’t risk them again for cooked particles. Delivered a week later than should have and two separate deliveries over three days.
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    A letter to my Tory MP, I'd encourage you to do the same

    By how much to resolve the problem and share holders give up dividends and management bonuses yes , I’m interested what’s your suggestion ?
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    VHS / dvd

    Mark if you are stuck I have an an used vhs player , I would suggest as per prior post you look at saving the files to mp3 or something similar no not just DVD
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    Korum Xperia landing net, how do you set it up?

    A scaffolder mate has informed me if in doubt us more force, that his thinking to any issue.
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    HARRISON ACURIX 2.5

    Is he a member of the clergy or a parsnip farmer . I wish I was educated.
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    Drat, Nash Nomad Chair finally failed

    Thinking more, you have now got me worried what went wrong, I’m hoping it was user error .
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    Drat, Nash Nomad Chair finally failed

    Heart felt condolences at the lose off a companion. Not wishing to gloat mine is still surviving. I hope you find a suitable replacement soon that gives good service. Not sure what to recommend currently.
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    Best under £100 polarised glasses

    I’ve been using some Waterhaul glasses by DNA baits lately for fishing and driving , very pleased with them so far.
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    Photos of river scenes

    Lovey shots glad to see something is feeding, am I right in thinking that’s a water rail ?
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    The price of hemp!

    I’ve bought hempseed from local pet suppliers it was £40 for 15 kg aimed at the bird feeder market the supplier to the pet shop is Albert E James from Barrow Gurney near Bristol. The seed size was average not the smallest I’ve seen but no where near jumbo or giant size it was also reasonably clean.
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    Hook choice???

    Yes I’ve used the bank tackle wide gape and chord hooks in barbless with no issues.
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    Rod recommendation

    Harrison used to sell a 3 ft stalker handle to fit the Ballista range of rods back in the day. I’ve two of them myself they fit my 3 lb ballista top sections to make a nice short through action rod. I’ll have to get them down from the loft and see if they will fit my 2.25 lb ballista top...
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    Tacklebox skeletal rod sleeves for 12’ rods x3 as new SOLD

    Received the rod sleeves this morning thanks Adam.
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    Rod recommendation

    Pro logic do a 10 ft 1.75 lb twin tip rod for under £60 might be worth a look Richard.
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