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I went to Cuba flying with air france. The cost of putting a rod on the plane was more than the cost of buying a decent travel rod that fitted into a suitcase. No brainer for me. Steve

I get satisfaction from using well engineered kit of high quality. I think it adds to the enjoyment of fishing. I have never regretted spending the extra on bits of tackle that really matter i.e. rods, reels, line, hooks, clothing etc. Another way of looking at it is that I am a hopeless...

March. If the conditions are good there is no better time to get a back end big girl! Steve

Don't forget that barbel fishing on the Kennet can be just as good during the day, or better, than it is at night. Much easier to rove and fish a range of swims during the day than it is at night. Good luck and let us know how you get on. Steve

I habitually go for an evening start and fish a couple of hours into darkness. This is when i have caught most of my fish. However, if I look back at my personal best list the top 3 fish were all taken in the morning and most of my top 10 were taken in daylight. I think it is always worth trying...

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You have a pm Clive. Steve

Has anyone thought of adapting one of these? The length would be Ok on some smaller rivers. 18 Feet Extra Long Golf Ball Retriever Telescopic Scoop 5.5 Metre Reach Value | eBay Steve

One of the highlights of the holiday was being accosted by two bikini clad american students on Miami Beach. They had been watching my two sons (good looking lads - take after their Dad) going for a swim and overheard our English accents. They were keen to find out where we were from and talked...

Many thanks for the advice from everyone which was spot on. Visits to Bass Pro and Walmart saw me splash the cash and I now have enough Power Pro to last for several years. Also bought loads of lures even though I don't do much lure fishing these days! The range of tackle available was...

Flying into Miami and then heading south. I have found the BassPro website & have located branches in Miami and Islamorada which I will be driving through. Sounds like I will be like a kid in a sweet shop! Steve

Better make sure I take an empty suitcase! Can't wait. Steve

Thanks for the feedback guys. Basspro sounds like the place to go. This is a family holiday and we will be taking the long road down to the Keys. I'll be packing travel spinning and fly gear and hope to have a dabble when the opportunity presents itself. Any advice would be appreciated! Steve

I am off to sunny Florida in a couple of weeks. Should I take a shedload of cash to stock up in tackle shops over there or is it just as cheap to buy at home? Thinking of things like line, lures, flyfishing gear etc. Cheers Steve

I think that if you take the time to look at the scientific evidence and the views of respected climate scientists there can be little doubt that we are in a period of significant climate change. The correlation between the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the combustion of...

I walked about 4 miles today in my muckboot tay sports. I was a bit apprehensive about a long slog in wellies but they were warm, comfortable and dry. i will be sitting on the bank for a few hours tomorrow - other bits might get frozen but at least my feet will be warm. Steve

River Thames at Old Windsor, 1971. I used to fish a light leger with small blobs of cheese paste for 1lb+ roach. The bites were delicate except for the day that the rod took off javelin style and I hooked my first barbel - 4lb 5oz which took me a long time to better. Steve

After listening to Arsenal against Man City on Sunday I felt like throwing it in the river..... Steve

The big plus with the Pure Move is that it contains a rechargeable battery pack that keeps going for ages and this is a design feature I would want in any digital radio I bought. I use it with headphones so as not to disturb other anglers and usually use it to listen to footie or cricket. I...

I know the topic of radios has come up before and I bought a Pure Move on the back of others recommendations. That was a couple of years ago and it has gone on the blink. Instead of crystal clear music/talk I get a farting noise on all stations. Assuming it is knackered, is the Pure Move still...