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Like many / most on here I used to swear by the original Hinders elips pellets. I found the Sticky Baits ones to be dry and not at all oily, certainly not in comparison with the Hinders ones. My very unscientific experiments, ie dropping pellets in the margins and watching the reaction of the...

Bump - with prices of both trousers reduced

Hi Stuart, They are not, just regulation khaki coloured fishing trousers I'm afraid. Steve

Both unworn Snowbee - size L, elasticated belt, 4 zipped pockets, 2 unzipped, reinforced knees - £30 posted Greys GRXi - size XL, 4 zipped pockets, 2 cargo pockets, reinforced knees - £20 posted

Does that mean a cull?

Likewise Ian, I have a pretty extensive collection so please drop me a note and let me have some specifics. Best wishes, Steve

Hi Paul, yes it is. Steve

I was tucked away on the Wye a few seasons ago when a car came slowly along the far bank then stopped almost opposite me. A shotgun barrel appeared from the window and the guy shot a canada goose which was one of around 20 having a breather on the far bank beach. I did reflect on the fact...

This is the high end version - 9 foot handle, 12K plain weave carbon, glass hyperfil composite epoxy resin. This is a lockdown purchase at a time when I was lamenting the death of my existing landing net handle, subsequently made better than new by a fellow BFW'er (thanks Mr G). As a result...

Well, I'm impressed by both the quality of the production and the speed with which the BFW shop got it to me. Very much looking forward to reading this, it looks superb. Out of interest, does anyone know how many copies were produced?

Just ordered - I like the idea of idiosyncratic...

Very nice video, lovely stretch - thanks for sharing Mark

Issue 3 was the rare one - I can't remember why but it took me a while to obtain a copy. Good luck with the hunt

Agree with the previous posters. I have subscribed from the first issue and it is the only magazine I read

Thanks Dave, must be my suspicious nature...

Has anyone else been contacted by the Wye & Usk Foundation asking for £20 monthly contributions to enable them to monitor water quality?

Great, thanks Cliff, that's what I wanted to hear!!

Thanks Derek and everyone else that has contributed. I too do the fingernail test and discard any hook that fails. However, I am down to the last few packets of my long-discontinued favourite hook in my favourite size so was looking to prolong the life of the remainder. It sounds like I might...

Thanks for all your replies - I will get a couple of the recommendations and see what works best for me. Best wishes, Steve

Hi guys, We all love the What Bivvy Slippers? type threads - don't we?! Anyway, I am after a hook sharpener that I can carry with me and use on the bank - so any recommendations gratefully received. Many thanks, Steve