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    Water voles

    Foor what its worth i saw one 2 years a go on the island at Fordingbridge Park on the Hants Avon. The only one i have ever seen
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    Short break fishing trip

    For several years myself and 2 old school friends meet up each year for a weekends fishing at Lemington Lakes in Moreton on Marsh. This year they have changed the arrangements and you now have to stay on site and the price is extortionate. Can anybody recommend a venue for our trip this year...
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    River pike

    Goes without saying George, if you do get snagged up be very careful when trying to pull clear. There could be an awful lot of hook points heading in your direction!
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    Winter barbel fishing!

    Wait for a big warm westerly to dump a load of rain in the river
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    Lost my mojo

    I had a mate in a similar position a year or so a go. He was fishing a syndicate pike water with very limited access. Following a couple of 30s he became obsessed to the point that he coulnt get up any enthusiasm for anything other than these winter pike. I persuaded him to get a trotting rod...
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    In reality can Barbel really know the difference ?

    Interesting Dave. So mice potentially have HNV recognition and choose an HNV over a strong flavour IE the cheese
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    In reality can Barbel really know the difference ?

    Anybody watching the, "Winter watch" programme on the BBC a few nights a go? They carried out an experiment with mice placing grapes, a lump of cheese and some nuts in three adjacent containers to see which the mice would choose. I apologise, as I can't remember exactly the figures but I...
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    The source paste

    I make my own. As Brian said, use the Source groundbait. 1 egg and a couple of drops of The Source liquid food attractant (It comes in the pop-up tubs) add enough groundbait to give the desired consistency. Just one word of warning, like any groundbait it absorbs fluids so make a...
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