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I have different ‘attitudes’ to spending in different parts of my life. I’m a relatively confident angler and use secondhand sometimes tatty gear as I feel it has no impact on my catches (I care deeply about line/hook/bait). It also might make other anglers think I have no idea what I am doing...

Keep up the good work. Happy Xmas.

At least three other current record coarse fish are listed as coming from un-named venues - so it isn't just barbel.

It was all really good stuff. I preferred the liquids, particularly the 'surprise' and 'magic' ranges. A mate and I did some testing for Archie - which was very interesting. Im not sure you could easily replicate the liquids, but the powders would be fairly straightforward.

Nearly all my coarse gear is bought used and I'm not into handmade centrepins. I have some fairly (circa £400) expensive fly reels for saltwater fly fishing - but they are a necessity. I also have a couple of 6 piece double handed rods, expensive but not so bad if bought used or 'ex demo'.

I used it years ago for chub and it was very effective.

Another club with lots of water is Kings Lynn. Rivers/drains are £6 day tickets or 40 something for a season.

I6ft, 20ft, 40ft, Middle level and cut-off channel all worth fishing in my day. These days I’ve no idea. The road runs right alongside a couple of them, which makes it easier to try a few different spots in a day. The relief channel was also decent - but a bit daunting as it is a big piece of...

I had a pair of NW carbon/Kevlar 1.25 test tench rods from the same era (late 80’s, early 90’s). Lovely rods as long as you didn’t have to cast very far ! They did a cheaper carbon version that was noticeably stiffer.

‘Alpinetrek’ website is worth checking out for bargain outdoor gear. Currently (for example) they have some Rab insulated/hooded jackets at 50% off.

If you can't find some that fit, you could contact 'diverdave' and ask his advice and then get him to adjust a pair to fit you.

Zips are one more thing to go wrong. More chance of the boots leaking; they cost more and as Alan Rose pointed out I don’t like the ‘image’. Also the zip design presumably is to allow easier on/off foot access to the boot. I have skinny legs - so that isn’t an issue for me.

Come on Kevin; if you are going to take the ‘Mick’ at least get your facts right…..My Parcours don’t have zips (I would never wear zipped wellies) and the style cues on the Gumleaf boots are almost certainly taken from the Parcours. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… The Gumleaf boots...

Never tried Gumleaf - but their neoprene boot looks like it is a straight copy of the Aigle Parcours. I use the latter and think they are fantastic. I wear them a lot (fishing, shooting and work) and get up to 3 years from a pair. I’m on about my 4th pair and have tried trading down to several...

Those look good to me; I’d be interested in a few please.

Okuma 6000 inc’s for my floodwater fishing. I found spare spools at £24 each. Prior to that I used old (90’s) Shimano GT4000 Baitrunners. Great, solid reels IF you like Baitrunners…..

I occasionally use 2 ft of 8mm bungee cord and 3 cable ties. Central loop goes round the rod rest and an adjustable loop in either end goes round the rod butts ( a slight cork flare helps) . Just make sure the bank stick is well in.... On my venues I try and avoid 3 ft twitches and I don't get...

Tnx for that; I use his sticks, buzz bars etc but have never used the backrests ! I’ve got at least 5 of them. I will give them a try.

Did anybody else go ? Good to see 140 different organisations (including the Angling Trust) working together for healthier water.

I regularly pay serious money for guides when fishing abroad. It is a real shortcut to actually catching something. Just for reference a good guide in the Florida Keys is now 850 dollars a day (2 anglers) and expects a 150 dollar tip…..and they are booked up a year in advance. As has been...