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I just found this on the Guardian web page but can't find an original .gov statement - maybe it's one of the things that have been leaked/dribbled out to the media? Hope it's right as I did buy a fly rod over the winter! Unlimited exercise, some sports and meeting one other person outdoors to be...

Spotted an ABU Suveran 4000 reel go for £320 at the weekend - was brand new with box etc.

I have used the S7 boile paste with success for Yorks barbel if the chub didn't snaffle it first - straight on the hook -moulds well. Lasts for ages in the freezer.

I've got one & I'm very fond of it. The catalogue description gives it as 1lb 2oz/ 1lb 4oz & Archie Braddock reckoned it was the best barbel rod he had ever handled! I think they'll get snapped up on the oldskool site, good luck with it. I guess it's a world away from the 2.75lb carbon rods of...

I did try IKEA meatballs but found tha they float very well!

Anyone still using bullocks pith?

I've had one of the Prestige chairs for a few years 7 find it comfy & not too heavy. The locking wheels are a bit of a problem - they can just spin off if you don't tighten them up hard when walking around. I lost one & had to buy a replacement. I've made it sort of captive by drilling a small...

Bit of a shock when I walked up the Ure today, an entire section of bank has disappeared. Last time I was there I fished from that huge concrete block at the edge of the field. Several mature trees have been swept in as well....

Thanks a lot for the tips - not as bad as I thought!

I'm fortunate to be able to get back to some fishing & having checked over my stuff find I'm low on these. Can anyone recommend a brand/supplier please? I've got a few of what I think are Dinsmores with a black finish & a bit of copper showing through which seem well made. Not after anything...

I've just got some of the John Baker flavour & I'm sure a little will go a long way!

Sounds good! Better get some rubber gloves so I'm allowed in when I get home!

Thanks very much for all the tips - I do remember the Richworth one but can't find any. I'd forgotten John Baker stuff - he must have been going for as long as any of the bait makers. I'll probably give some that a try. The idea is to have plenty of smell without too much fat so it's not rock...

Can anyone advise on a decent quality flavour please? I'm totally out of date with manufacturers & see some stuff for sale on Ebay but have no idea if it's useful or not. I did use Hutchinson stuff years ago but can't see it with the cheese flavour at the monemt. It's more for winter chub paste...

Hello Peter - sending a pm for you.

I sold mine a few years ago & now wish I had it back! Might anyone have one for sale? Thanks if you could let me know, Julian

Some lovely roach there. My best back in '68 was 12oz & I was very proud of it!

I used to live in Offenham in the late 60's & reckon there was some stocking done at the Fish & Anchor back then. Very unsure about the first captures. Moved away in the '70's & havene't fished there since, which is a shame. I've had a Google with no luck but it must be somewhere in the old...

Hello Jake - yes I'll let you know if I get anywhere. Best wishes, Julian

Thanks a lot for the replies. Will hopefully be going up there in a few weeks. I expect there is a good chance he may have a copy so will try & pop to the lakes. It is a lovely film & I'm sure I had it but must have done the dreaded tape over thing. I remember the earthmovers driving across the...