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Thanks for that, really good advice. I like the mobile approach, plus when its cold I want to move around a bit. I shall keep my eye out for a JW quiver. A quick question, there seems to be a few different John Wilson quivers, lots of the modern ones seem to be travel rods. Is their a...

Hello, I could use some advice regarding a chub rod. I fish the middle Severn at Bridgnorth, and have enjoyed chub fishing on the float, however I fancy getting a feeder rod that is suitable for chub. I have tried chub fishing with my barbel rods, but they are 1.75 tc and feel a bit over...

Thanks guys, have got a LRF setup from Dave.

Hello, Just moved within walking distance of the Shropshire Union canal, fancy giving lure fishing a try. I am looking for a lure rod, 2-10g ish and a 1000 size reel. Open to buying a complete set up, if someone has one that's gathering dust. Cheers.

Thanks for the reply, Thats a great tip, I had never considered using a feeder like that. I will give it a try.

Hello, I was having a walk around Bridgnorth today and the Severn really has come up over the last few hours. Got me thinking how others approach a flooded or rising river, regarding loose feed. I have always opted to use large hook baits, flavoured meat, lob worm, paste wrapped boiles etc on...

Thanks for the replies chaps. I hadn't considered the tangle may have been caused on the retrieve. I shall make sure that I feather the line, hopefully that should make a difference.

Hello all, I could use some advice about minimising rig tangles, specifically when fishing maggot feeder. This year I have fished maggot feeder quite frequently and had some decent results. However, I have had issues with the hook link wrapping itself and getting tangled up around the feeder...

I am looking for a float rod, suitable for trotting for chub. Looking for a 13ft, but could also be interested in a 15ft. I live in Shropshire, so I would be able to collect if anyone has one in my area. Thanks.

I have used the Gardner one, in the whole I have been happy with it. Although, it did fail on me a few weeks back. The plastic sheath, below the twist locking mechanism detached itself. It wasn't a big issue, but I will always carry superglue just in case it happens again. I did buy the...

Thanks Graham, really helpful. Do you anyone else have an opinion on hook patterns? I was told that circle hooks can help prevent deep hooking perch due to their shape? I hope to get out on the bank this week and give it a go!

Hello, I fancy having a go targeting perch on the middle Severn at Bridgnorth. My barbel rods will be a bit over-gunned. I have a 10ft feeder rod that hopefully will do the job. I don't fancy live baiting, so I was thinking lob worm? I hear people also have a good success with prawn? Could...

Hello, This is only my second season fishing the middle Severn at Bridgnorth, With the rivers coming up, It would be great to know how people with far more experience then me approach it. When in flood last year, I fished in the slacks, using a straight led with a big piece of flavoured meat...

Hello, I could use some help on targeting roach on the Severn. I have spent a few sessions just stick float fishing maggot, and had a couple of roach, but when the dace move in I can't seem to get through them. I have a few questions, If anyone has any advice to give. Swim selection. What...

I have stopped for now, Its far to hot, that coupled with how low it is....I just don't feel comfortable. I think its a tough making that decision, and especially advising others. I would never dream of telling anglers when to fish (especially when so many know their stretch and have far more...

Thanks for the advice chaps, I will have a look around.

Hello, I am looking for new rucksack and rod holdall/quiver for the upcoming season. I had just used a cheap shoulder style bag, and just carried the rest of my kit. However, I fractured my wrist a few months back, so I need to figure out a new way to carry all of my gear. I will be fishing...

Thanks for the advice guys, really helpful. Thats given me a good idea on how I should be approaching it. I will have a read though that article and see what else I can pick up.

Hello, I have had a really enjoyable start to barbel fishing on the middle Severn and I have been wanting to give float fishing/trotting a try. Having never done or attempted it before, I really could use some advice about equipment needed and tactics. I would like a rod that can...

Thanks Ian. That's really helpful, I shall give it a go tomorrow. Cheers mate.