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Myself and my fishing companion arrived at the conclusion that as it’s the large fish which are female which we’re after the difficulty in working them out and their defiance of any logic has more to do with sex than species! This is confirmed at home on any given day!

Apparently from the article it’s a reaction which occurs as the tyre is exposed to the atmosphere as it breaks down and produces this particular chemical. I’m fairly certain the research is Canadian but I’d be surprised if it only affects salmon. The article pointed out that this will get worse...

I think thats very relevant with rivers with lots of road crossings, I thinking particularly of downstream of Newark on Trent. I read a very interesting article recently about Canadian salmon affected by road run off and scientists have pinpointed the particular chemical affecting the fish as...

You asked for assistance he tried to give it. I’d suggest that if you genuinely want assistance take that given in the same spirit that it was intended. ……failing that don’t ask!

Wanted Diawa 12ft 1.75 twin tip specialist. Must be the pms2134tt-AU model and very good condition

Collingham club do have float only matches and barbel are often caught. If you speak to the bailiff he’ll put you on the more productive pegs. It will depend on river level to allow you to get close enough to the waters edge, having said that I absolutely believe that during the day the barbel...

Hi I’ll let you know once the pics arrive

I’m interested can you send me photos please!

Hi Al, the advice ref the tree swimm is spot on , quite snaggy. Lots of chub and barbel, I had a 9lb + within twenty minutes on the first day. Very dependent on levels which were up and down whilst we were there but you’ll catch chub all along the stretch. I fished meat over pellet and also...

Hi if anyone has one of the above, preferably the original black model in vgc which they’re prepared to part with please contact me. Cash waiting for the right reel or possible deal with my 4012 tdm qda or theory 4000 sp if you’d prefer.

Hi Andy, technophobe unable to find my membership number!

Sorry no, sold ages ago

Fishing styles are like so many other things in life a personal choice. I like to think that I vary my approach in order to maximise results, inevitably based upon my intention of presenting the right bait in the right place at the most opportune time and in the manner that experience has taught...

We all make choices, mine may not be yours and yours may not be mine. I’m comfortable with my choices and I hope that the choices you are comfortable with bring you the same pleasure that mine do me. I do not judge your choices, nor do I care if you judge mine. For goodness sake guys live and...

Gardner now do a folding spoon, barbel sized, looks ok.

Wychwood breathable and a cheap pair of Leeda wading boots, Ive fitted mine with studs for when its slippery.

I was using 8lb glide mono. Very pleased with it and for what it’s worth in lower diameter and excellent fly leader, tends not to wind knot.

Now the dreaded Angling direct Newark store

Gave my specimen a workout yesterday, 7 barbel including a double from a pacey swim. I did lose a very big fish after a 25 minute battle, I saw the tail only and it was huge. To be honest having gone all over the river it eventually sat down stream of me and I just could not budge it, simple...

I have the 15ft specimen and have had carp to 16lb on the float from a snaggy pond and been very impressed with the power. By the same token perch to about 2lb are still pleasurable though the rods power is very evident. I have a 14ft acolyte plus which I look forward to using for chubbing.