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I always check the mouth for hooks found 3 in one fish once. Then if needed treat with Friars Balsam and remove any lice too. I had a fish last evening which had a cut to the mouth that was hollow so I dabbed some Balsam on that too. Brian

If you have a smart phone look for an ap called grogs knots then you will even have it with you bankside. I use mine lots to practice. Brian

Neil, White tip, Isotope and padded ready rod sleeve version? Brian

I found it easier to catch gudgeon in the eddies when I fished as a kid many moons ago lol

Lovely fish ... look how red those fins are.... Brian

Makes me feel like its more than worth trying Bob. Keep up the good work mate. Brian

Cheers Bob I may have a tinker... Brian

Thanks for that Bob. The reason I ask is I understand how to make the set up (I think) but I cant see where the trace would go as the set up is one piece Ie a length of line (fluoro) with a hook tied palomar style then re threaded to make the hook stand at right angles.. The length of line...

Nice fish Bob Did you incorporate a wire trace in your set up? if so how? Thanks Brian

Matt What about a bespoke hand made jobby? Brian

I am always worried some one will steal all that hard work and preparation by being in your swim when you arrive to actually fish it! The prebait scenario does seem to be very much worth it other than my fear. Nice piece Brian

Thanks for that Steve. Brian

I have looked into this and it makes me want to have a dabble:rolleyes: The thing is does anyone know how to make a rig up with a trace in place? If I use fluorocarbon its a straight through rig with a palomar knot used to create the off standing lure straight down to the lead. I am...

Bling alert on the Wye! Congrats Mark Brian

An inspiration to many including me. He will be missed.... Brian

Great stuff Keith, I didnt realise the Lea was that narrow not much wider than a ditch...... You must be quite a way up .. Brian

Roman are you a mod? RE landing net pole thread your discussing spelling ffs so take your own advice. I was having a discusion with Adrian if you fdont like it dont read End of...

Yes and it was to show the relation of fish care through the ages... according to your mantra we should still be fishing in the dark ages, no progress.... Brian

Would you take chinning a pike over a gaff? if so progress maybe not the best way but progress all the same. Landing net for me as well then turn the fish up side down and slide fingers carefully under gills etc so its fish welfare you are coming round to my way of thinking lol Brian

Stuart The reference was towards using single hooks for pike fishing as opposed to trebles. The times they are a changing was a reference for fish care in general has increased. Look at Carp anglers they have mats and cradles the works. When I was a lad a pike gag and gaff were...