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  1. Phil Nixon

    Angling Trust

    The doom merchants who thought there was no night fishing were wrong, I have spoken to the Angling trust and angling is classed as a exercise and you can take unlimited exercise, camping isn't and that's why you cannot do that.
  2. Phil Nixon

    Sad times just makes us think

    My wife normally goes to work in her uniform to a dementia home, she now has to leave her uniform at work to be washed so she isn't bringing any infection out or taking any in. Commonsense if you think about it, not bureaucratic rules Derek.
  3. Phil Nixon

    Sad times just makes us think

    Surely this shouldn't be made into a political post, we should all be working together not arguing, that's the only way we will get through this.
  4. Phil Nixon

    River temperature taking

    I bought 2 new reuben heaton digitals a few years back, there was 4 degrees fahrenheit difference in the readings on them, hence why I use the mercury thermometer. Temperature trend is important but it is nice to know what the actual temperature is.
  5. Phil Nixon

    River temperature taking

    Reuben Heaton mercury thermometer
  6. Phil Nixon

    EA frustration.

    Good luck Graham, I understand your frustration.
  7. Phil Nixon

    Your favourite Blockend feeders

    Thamesleys for me, wish they were still available.
  8. Phil Nixon

    New Winter suit

    Don't worry guys, won't be seen until next winter as I don't want to get it dirty. will carry on with my Garlands Whitewater which I have had for about 18 years, wish they still sold them.
  9. Phil Nixon

    New Winter suit

    Just bought Deerhunter Muflon jacket and trousers, expensive but high quality.
  10. Phil Nixon

    Jim Uftons new PB 18lb10oz

    Superb fish congratulations.
  11. Phil Nixon

    So what has changed?

    The way I look at is we have what we have, difficult yes but I still enjoy it. I have a few trips to the Wye each year to build my confidence for fishing the Hampshire Avon and Dorset Stour, I enjoy my trips to the Wye but wouldn't want to fish it all the time. If I catch a barbel on the Avon or...
  12. Phil Nixon

    Merry Xmas to all BFWers

    Happy christmas to one and all, I hope your barbel wishes come true.
  13. Phil Nixon

    Opinions on otters survey ....

    Done but won't make any difference.
  14. Phil Nixon

    Record Barbel

    Agree Jim, well done to him.
  15. Phil Nixon

    Feeders for the Wye

    Andy I have a few trips to the Wye each year and rather than change my usual tactics I stick to PVA with some success.
  16. Phil Nixon

    14lb 12oz Wye Barbel

    Great fish Kevin, well done.
  17. Phil Nixon

    Close Season Retained

    Shame they don't employ mathematicians at the EA, less than 40% were in favour of retaining the close season as it is: "Support among anglers for retaining a close season and removing it is finely balanced. The 8 week public consultation received 13,680 responses with 38.8% of anglers...
  18. Phil Nixon

    Goretex jacket options

    ating Resistance Weather 0 – 1,500mm Water resistant / Snowproof Very light rain 1,500mm – 5,000mm Waterproof Light to average rain 5,000mm Very Waterproof Moderate to heavy rain 10,000mm Highly Waterproof Heavy rain
  19. Phil Nixon

    Barbel Newbie needs advice

    Paul Just spend time on the water talking to other anglers, that is the best way to learn, tackle shops can also help.
  20. Phil Nixon

    Spawning

    Same on parts of Dorset Stour.
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