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Seem to be a fair number in the middle Hants Avon at the moment. Biggest I had this season was a 6.12 but quite a few sixes have come out along with some sevens and at least one eight. Whether it’s the chub benefitting from the decline in barbel numbers or just a couple of good year classes...

Who’s for caviar?!?!😆😂 Dave

Paul, After a quick check it appears that you are correct so far as the filming is concerned. However, the photographer has to have your permission to publish the mage/film and he should not therefore have posted it on FB without first gaining your permission. Dave

Paul, What makes you think that a stranger has the “right” to film you. As far as I am aware, nobody has the right to film or take photos of you without your permission, even outdoors. Indeed, you have the right to ask that any such film or photo should be deleted if you have not given your...

Of course,part of the secrecy problem could be publicity bans by clubs/syndicates In respect of the waters they control. The middle HA syndicate that I am fortunate enough to have been a member of since its inception, has a no publicity requirement. That doesn’t stop members from reporting...

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I bought a Sonik 12’ 1.75tc barbel rod from AD when it was on offer a few years ago and although it has not had any tussles with barbel, I can certainly vouch for its playing action and power thanks to the nuisance pike that seem to take a liking to my legered meat baits. 😡 A pleasure to use...

Very true Neil, although I think you’ll find that inflation linking of rents has been around got quite a while now. Demographics is another increasingly significant factor, as highlighted by Ian Sewter earlier. Club memberships are declining (apart from the pandemic period) and that means that...

As I see it, the main problem here is that members don’t like increases in club subscriptions. Having attended many AGMs over the years, it still amazes me how an increase in subs engenders a heated debate and is often voted down by the membership, even when the amount involved is less than the...

One in each ear presumably….🤣🤣

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Simon, Does that become Burnt Orange after an incident?!?!🤣🤣 Dave

Simon, Sounds like quality gear that’s ideal for its stated purpose but I’m just not sure that Hi vis is the way to go for most people on the banks. Dave

I think the Barbel mysteries etc was actually titled “The Edge”. Dave

Sadly, well out of my reach as well. It does seem cheap, given its size and the fishing rights attached, but perhaps that is a reflection of the current state of the economy and property market for this type of business? Dave

Catch of the year was a particular highlight! Much more entertaining than when the Grand Tour visited the Lofoten Islands - that show really is pretentious, self indulgent junk. Dave

I don’t know about anybody else but we could certainly do with a bit of global warming down here on the South Coast at present!😉 We’ve even had a walrus turn up on one of our local beaches! Dave

Looks like we’re back to the bad old days of the 60s & 70s when this kind of ‘improvement’ was the norm. 😡🤬😡 Dave

If you can’t get it fixed,I would recommend the Drennan Series 7 Specialist Avon Quiver 1.25lb. An excellent bit of kit with plenty of backbone but a forgiving tip or quiver tips, if preferred. Dave

No problem, Kevin. Hope that all goes well and that you manage to get a few good fish from our wonderful local rivers. As Neil said, the HA rises (and falls) more slowly than the Stour, which is more akin to a spate river. Dave