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Some good advise on here, so thanks to you all. I guess, as Kevin says, "you get what you pay for". However, the price point of some of the high end wading trousers are way beyond my means. I have also realised the importance of breathability when it comes to waders (chest or waist) particularly...

I realise this may be a little "self-indulgent", but I wrote a book about this very subject a few years ago. It's available on Amazon or through any good bookseller (by order) It's called "Reeling Back the Years" by Paul Bullinger ISBN 978-1-0358262-2-3. It seems that the sentiments expressed...

Done and thanks for highlighting this issue 👍

Last night I went to watch Sir David Attenborough's new film "Ocean" which was showing at our local cinema. Put quite simply, it's a thought provoking, sobering film that I think Barbel Forum members would like to watch. Without giving too much away, it shows the interaction between humans, the...

I wanted to ask Forum members their views on wading trousers (as opposed to chest waders) I did search Forum History but the last post I could see about this subject was in 2017. Does anyone use them and if so, are they any good? I have a pair of chest waders but I don't always need the fuller...

I've said it before on this forum, commercials have role to play (getting youngsters into fishing for a start) but, let's be honest, nothing can beat river fishing! June 16th can't come quick enough for me!

Hi Daniel. Welcome to the forum. There are guys on here who are much better barbel anglers than I profess to be, so they can give you tips and guidance. What I would say though, is that once you've caught a barbel from a scenic stretch of river and immersed yourself in the surroundings, its...

I'm with you Jim, I'm not on Facebook either. I think I heard about this initiative through Angling Trust, of which I'm a member.

Not sure if any Forum members took part in the WaterBlitz Survey this weekend? I decided to volunteer to test my local river (R. Bure) as I am apt to moan a lot about water quality but not provide evidence! It was quite easy to do and send off the results and hopefully this will give the team at...

I live in Norfolk and fish the rivers regularly. I never have a "blank" day. I may not catch many fish, but, if I'm lucky I will always see something of interest such as a marsh harrier, swallowtail butterfly, short-eared owls even (as I saw a few days before the end of the season) a bittern...

I think the only thing more complex than Daves explanation of focal lengths and shutter speeds are the rules involved in Rugby Union 🏉. Is it me or has the game got more complex?? 🤔 (sorry, not really the right thread for this observation!) 😅

I should add that whilst fishing at Coldharbour I was blessed with having a bittern fly upstream, right in front of me. It was one of those jaw dropping moments when all you can do is stare. Just wish I had the skills of Dave Taylor to photograph this iconic Norfolk Broads bird with the reeds as...

Very misty start on the River Thurne at Coldharbour today

Yes, very difficult to audit as you say Joe. Nice to hear that Drennan may do checks as I like their stuff anyway. Not too sure about Temu though!! 😫

Sadly, I think anglers and non-anglers are in the same predicament when it comes to goods made in China, in that working conditions in most factories are dreadful. So, do you stand on your moral high ground and say I'm not going to buy that rod, reel, fridge, TV, car, shirt, laptop etc etc...

I quite like Avon Angling videos. Seems a "no-nonsence" guy. Also has a 2nd site on YouTube where he gives hints and tips about bait, rigs, equipment etc. He insists he is not sponsored, so that's reassuring.

Another cold day on the Upper Bure in Norfolk

BBC News - Inquiry over pollution incident in River Wye - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gp4yel8kko This was on the BBC website yesterday

Had the same issue as you Mike ie struggled to cast distance with my centre pin. I have never used a closed face reel so decided to give it a go. Bought the ABU 506 (good "entry level" reel) and after a few hours messing around on my local river, have now become fairly proficient with it. The...

Gardner Skorpion bait pouch. Not the biggest but I like the removable lining. Has a small additional pocket for small items. Not too expensive. I also have the bigger Drennan bait pouch but it's a stiffer construction which, as been mentioned earlier, makes it difficult to bend over to pick up...