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Damian, I appreciate that this is barbel fishing world but here is a true carp fishing story. During the early 90s I fished exclusively for carp. One day in Autumn I had cast out two rods, each with a single hook bait on and no freebies or groundbait. I was taking a pee when I heard the bite...

Hi Guys, My wife is due to attend a training course in Moreton on the Marsh in two weeks time. I'm planning on going with her and see it as a once in a life time opportunity to spend a week on the Warwickshire Avon to try and add a zander to my fish list. Would really appreciate any...

Hampshire Avon Dorset Stour Wye Seven Warks Avon Test Apart from the Hants Avon and Stour I've probably spent a combined total of 16 days on the other rivers

My pb off the Hants Avon was taken on a pop-up sliding hair rig. My pb off the Dorset Stour was on the rig Stu Morgan uses at the end of the "Barbel even closer" DVD ie a long shank hook with the underside of the boilie removed and the bait positioned so that the barbel basically has to take...

Hants Avon

As a Hampshire Avon regular I favour the Drennan Acolyte Ultra 15' for roach and the Drennan Acolyte plus 14' for chub. If you are targeting both species opt for the Plus if you can only afford one

An October morning from about 10 years a go. I'm sure one or two of you will recognise the famous venue.

A 2lb+ roach and 7lb chub from the Dorset Stour

Think youve answered your own question partially. The first place I would focus on would be where you saw the fish. I used to do a bit of carping on the B'ham/Worcs canal early 80s and the carp were always in the same spots.

On the issue of security Im sure that most of you, like me, have a number of locks on your garages or sheds but please remember to fit window locks where appropriate. Probably the quickest, easiest and quietest way of getting access to your gear.

I would just like to thank everybody who has taken the time to contribute to this thread, several suggestions that I will now look into. Thanks again

That looks ideal thank-you Richard

Steve, Thank you for your recommendation but I'm looking for a chair without arms. Thanks again

Hi Chris, Thank you for the recommendation. Clearly a light chair but the back still looks like it's tilted backwards; is that correct? I can't see any adjustment on the back rest.

Gents, looking for a recommendation please. I suffer from a dodgy back and find the angle of chair backs awful being inclined backwards. I'm looking for a lightweight chair with as straight a back as possible or one that can be adjusted up so that it's approximately 90 degrees to the seat...

"The Brown Bear" River Wye May 2019 ;)

Just to add to the general discussion, and re-enforce a couple of points please, please go with somebody who knows what they are doing for your first half a dozen pike sessions. When dead baiting rivers I find they will often take the bait very quickly. As Graham implied, at the first signs of...

I use their gripper leads and have been delighted with them. You'll get them for nearly half that price on line

Thanks for the information Mike. Pleased to say we are sorted now. Thanks again and to Paul and Cliff

Thanks gents. We are considering those two options.