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So there we have it, speculation on how they feed, ie, on small baits and insects, is again proved wrong, big baits have caught tiny hungry Barbel. I suppose it's rather like the perfect Barbel swim, find the crease, and that's where you will catch, we all know that Barbel can be caught in...

There were a few small ones caught on the Royalty last season, i have had quite a few on the Warwickshire Avon a few years ago,these were caught on trotted maggots,and they were taken in very shallow and fast flows, and i have seen a lot on the Shallows on Throop, i do believe that a few were...

I really am glad that i started this THREAD

Hi Dave, i did google it and have phoned Keith, and yes he is wrong. Many thanks Brian

I hate the thought of using backleads, but if you are fishing a nearside swim and there is a lot of weed coming down then they are a must, Keith Humphreys popped in with Keith Little the other day for a chat and a cuppa, and he showed me his idea of clipping a backlead onto the line after the...

Well done Dave, it's great to see that you are paying some taxes for the goverment to spend. Lots of love to Loraine, must go, the river is calling. Brian.

I am amazed at the replies i have received, only wanted to know a thread type and size, which got me thinking.............................. What about a Dear Marge or Agony Aunt post, it seems that we have many excellent qualified candidates. And to answer Clive, 10ozs and a tin of meat would...

Sorry lads, i have such a dull life, retired but work as a bailiff on Throop, i can walk to the river and be on the bank in 3 minutes, this makes it very difficult when the river is unfishable, it is then i have to sit and look out of the window. Brian.

Why aren't you lot working instead of playing on the computer, or are you at your work desk ? Only joking..............many thanks lads a very quick response. I can now get screwing. Brian.

Does anyone know what size and type of thread that are used on landing net handles and rod rests. many thanks. Brian.

This is how I make my cheese paste. Buy some Just-Rol puff pastry or short crust, the pack should contain two 340g blocks. Roll out one of these blocks using a rolling pin, lightly dust with some flour. Once this has been rolled, spread on some cheese spread, this can be...

Hi Nigel, i have just picked up this post, thanks for the offer, but Drennan have sent me a replacement, one in black and the other in grey. A good PR, i phoned them and they sent me the parts in two days. Thanks all. Brian.

Hi Bob, i have had this type of net for many years, the spreader block is the same as the one that i have, care should be taken and the arms must be firmly pushed into the block otherwise the net collapses, it was first marketed by Bob Church, although i do not use this net anymore, it is ok...

A good fleece worn underneath is the way to go, in the summer rainy months the jacket can be carried in your bag ready for the rain, the choice is yours, so if you want a winter suit, then the tackle trade stock loads, all different makes and prices, and there are some very good deals at the...

Hi John, most of these jackets are very expensive, depending on the make, could be £200 plus, and lets be honest, you only get what you pay for. You could try the army surplus stores, a camo Goretex jacket should cost you around £50 quid, and Goretex is one of the best. One of our army...

I think this could answer your question. Science and the Sea - Diving for Their Dinners Brian

Many thanks Steve, i will give them a try. Brian.

Could any kind person supply me with the phone number or e-mail address for drennan...................... I need a new plastic end for the twistlock landing net handle many thanks. Brian.

What on earth are you talking about ? When i buy line it depends on what species i am fishing for, also what type of venue i will be using it on, such as very open water or a snaggy piece of water, if i am fishing for a heavy species then i want a line that is capable of withstanding the heavy...

If in doubt give it a clout, the fish may pick up the bait without moving off, that means strike, if it does move off make sure you don't let your rod go otherwise it's a trip to the tackle shop with another big hole in your budget. So i would strike on anything that is that small bit out if...