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High Keith. I am also in Dorset ( Weymouth). I have been going up since retiring 4 years ago. As already said, you want The Ship Inn at Highley. It’s where I stay. I have tried other places but this one has very good parking and good food. They are nice people. You have BAA stretches above and...

Hard to believe now but a 1 1/2lb tc rod was described by Graham Phillips Rods back in those days as a 'stepped up' Barbel rod!

Are they needed anywhere? Not for Barbel, by me anyway. The whole appeal of Barbel and river fishing in general to me is that it is different. A simple, uncomplicated form of fishing. With a centrepin you have a built in alarm system (ratchet) but if you watch your rod most bites are detected...

Yes. I do. Good luck. Deadly method but soo expensive now! 👍

Just ordered some.

Thanks Mike. That's good information. 👍

Thanks Nigel. I'll give them a try. 👍

I bought a dog spike made by Jack Pyke. It's strong and reliable. I have used it quite often on the Severn. I've never tried the crampons though others are keen on them. What they are like for walking long distances over rough ground I have no idea. I was told by a veteran Severn angler that...

I only rejoined the wildlife trust comparatively recently. I resigned over the whole predator issue and their failure to acknowledge there was an imbalance affecting our rivers. I just got fed up with them about it but recently decided to give them another chance. Like you say, they do much good...

I don't disagree with you Neil. I sign many of their petitions, complete their garden bird surveys. For sure they do excellent work. I tried to explain my personal reasons for not being a member. I do though support, the wildlife trusts, National Trust, Butterfly conservation, WWF. They don't...

This is all very disappointing. It strikes me that the local club needs everyone's support in this difficult time. I think the problem with wildlife groups is they just have a different take on fish. They are generally just seen as a commodity to provide a food source for other animals. How this...

Steve. You could do what I do which is to tie in a short length of braid ( 4 - 6") commonly referred to as a 'combi link'. Use a well tied 4 turn water knot for the link or if you prefer a double grinner. I have never had the knot fail. The short bit of braid, I like to think, gives a subtle...

Interesting. It's just personal opinion. I have both those rods. I definitely agree the Seeker is more through action. I like the torrix myself. I find the fine responsive tip better for seeing bites from big Chub that I catch more often than Barbel on the Avon. I had a 20 plus river Common Carp...

I've no problem with rods that don't match. Sounds like a good plan to me. Enjoy your fishing. 🙂

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Centrepin reels and how to use them it's called

Stuart. Until Ian gets going look up 'Amateur Angling' on YouTube. There's a good one on centrepin casting. Sorry don't know how to provide a link! 🙂

Hi Ian. I'm not one that only fishes with a pin but do use them a fair bit and have done for many years. The point is, I think you would be providing an interesting channel. It's a good idea and goes some way to redressing the balance on YouTube tube which is, so far as coarse fishing is...

Keith. The Meadows, Arley ( just below the BAA Harbour Inn fishery). Tickets from Bewdley Tackle. I joined BAA even though I'm a long way away. For 40 quid You can't go wrong. Recommended.

I have just read how silly that sounds! Sorry! The point I was trying to make was that to me atleast, how they look doesn't really matter. We are all different though, but having the very best matching rods and reels wont make anyone a better angIer. I am very fussy about presentation, bait...