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    Oestrogen

    metformin can do some funny things to people, i know because i have to use the stuff:(
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    Keith Speer

    he made lovely cuppa tea did keith, definately never hesitant in saying what he thought, i loved some of the banter him and mike wilson used to have sometimes:D
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    Oestrogen

    ray walton can tell you loads about the impact this caused at kings weir amongst other places too
  4. J

    Best isotopes anybody?

    drennan ones for me too, quick tip get a see thru 35mm film canister keep the isotopes in the canister and pack down with something soft= no more broken ones;)
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    Classified thread.

    Clive, i have purchased a few items from you and can truthfully say everything arrived as described and have no problem recommending your items for sale to anyone who wishes to know the authenticity of yourself and your sale items mate, those oc reels are terrific and were a real bargain:)
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    EA Fish Restocking Article

    none what so ever, if it dont work dont go near it or you get a bad name, thats politics these days point the finger anywhere but notat yourselves lol
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    Classified thread.

    i have never had any problem with anything i have bought on bfw classified, most bfw members know someone who knows someone ect so we all know most here, yes you may find on a very odd occasion that you find a wrongun but its certainly a lot less than most secondhand sales places, i am one of...
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    Digital Thermometers?

    get one of the old fashioned ones that rise up or down the tube, get one encased in metal, never go wrong, will handle being cast out just dont trample on the blighter in the dark:eek:
  9. J

    New old line

    new line stored in dark place away from heat and sunlight should be ok Dan, either way if you test your hook links before using you,ll soon know one way or another, hook up and give it a good hard pull,:)
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    Drennan 13ft MkIV Tench Float Rod

    Hi Andy just a quick note t let you know the rod arrived in perfect condition thank you, many thanks :)
  11. J

    Removing paint from rod tip

    also keep the used ones for starting up your kelly kettle if you have one;)
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    New reels and rod tips

    just type in carbotex under fishing on ebay, or ring roy on 07795 557435, a great guy knowledgeable and a good angler himself, if you have to leave answer on voicemail its ok providing you speak clear and le him know exactly what reel ect and when he rings back he will talk youthru the way to do...
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    using a lead clip (safely)-minimum weight for effective self-hooking

    Howard, try the thinnish flat chops, its different and awkward to spit out or drop once in, try making a few and hook em up to see
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    Drennan 13ft MkIV Tench Float Rod

    ok noproblem Andy, thanks for letting me know
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    Drennan 13ft MkIV Tench Float Rod

    andy, please call me
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    using a lead clip (safely)-minimum weight for effective self-hooking

    Howard try an ounce lead covered in plasticine mate add or subtract as you wish, i prefer flattening my leads before covering them, also if your fishing close to a bank it may pay you to use a 25m paste gun nozzle and use chops cut thinnish, a bit of trial and error hooking em or hair rigging...
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    New reels and rod tips

    a fair bit larger on capacity mate, you can also get carbotex washers so you can convert it quite easily to a quick drag type bait runner, personally the 2600s suit me fine and leave me a bit confident in them.:)
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    using a lead clip (safely)-minimum weight for effective self-hooking

    Howard, these days the weight of the lead is irrelevent half the time its the shape on anything under a couple of ounces mate, a nice heavy hammer can alter a lead to your desired shape in a minute or so but dont hammer like mad just a few lightish taps with the hammer, if the fish are very wary...
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    Bfw rods

    and the finish on the rods are superb and a joy to own mate:)
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    intruder alarm

    jeff, i prefer a real heavy hammer, however a nice sharp cutlass is ideal for clearing bankside rubbish:eek: if that dont work i,ll ring my boys, they are martial artists and ex doormen, if that dont stop em well the heavy gear comes out to play, but thanks anyway, half my mates are travellers...
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