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I certainly wouldn't argue that cormorants don't have any impact on some fisheries. The Walthamstow Reservoir complex used to have plenty of decent roach which it certainly doesn't anymore and there are significant numbers of cormorants which roost on the islands. If indeed there is a separate...

Never even seen one in the flesh never mind held/used one. That is a hell of a lot of money for a float rod. Are they really that good? Twice as good as an Acolyte?

I have been mulling this matter over for a while. In a recent post on social media there was discussion taking place regarding cormorants which broadly split into 2 campsbetween 1) They have no place on our waters, eat all our fish and should be shot Versus 2) They are a nuisance but...

Its just a shame that Keith is not still around to join in the discussion. 😔

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Like Alex I also have been using the screw affairs to effectively hair rig the meat very secure and effective but can snag up really badly in your landing net when land your fish. Luncheon meat has deffo been my most successful bait this season.

I have done a very quick test of my Reuben Heatons before and after an hour in the freezer. They are accurate and the batteries are lasting really well. I tend not to leave them out in torrential rain any more. I am happy with them but if /when they give up the ghost I will probably get the...

Reviewing some old posts I found these Brecknell (previously Salter) Electro Samson Digital scales highly recommended by Bob Gill back in 2002. At £59 These are £20 cheaper than when Bob recommended them almost 20 years ago...

I also have Reuben Heaton 9000 digitals and have been pretty happy with them with the exception that if they get a good soaking (being left out on the unhooking mat in heavy rain rather than full immersion in the river) I have found water can get inside and cause them to temporarily stop...

An interesting post Joe. Yes, I chose Mull as a holiday destination primarily because I wanted to see a white tailed eagle and if I thought I would have a chance of seeing a bear in the Pyrenees I might be tempted. I have been to the Picos mountains in Northern Spain but the number of bears...

If an extinct/endangered animal like the burbot is/was native to this country I think there is a good argument for it to be be reintroduced. Arguments against such reintroduction are frequently about predators but they are a normal part of healthy ecosystems and should be left alone to find a...

So officially no there are no burbot but just maybe....!

I was listening to Radio 4 this morning and they had a piece called Natural Histories about the burbot. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05w9b5j They said it is common in mainland europe and used to be common in UK but has been extinct in the UK since 1969, Is it extinct? I seem to recall...

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I posted my rod and booked it direct via UPS for £22.47 for a 1.9 metre heavy duty cardboard carpet tube. I found that UPS Today ( via Parcel2Go) who I have happily used for some years will no longer accept parcels longer than 1.4m. Interparcel offered postage via UPS or Tuffnells for a...

If I manage to get hold of one I will feedback on how I get on with it. Thanks

I have heard mention of arbours for Speedia centrepins to reduce the spool depth and also the bedding in you can get using backing. Anyone know where these can be obtained? Neil

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