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As raptors go Common Buzzards are pretty lazy hunters prefering carrion to actively having to chase down prey. If you want a real hunter go for the Goshawk supreme in flight and skill with an attitude to match. Brian

How many "mistakes" could be potentially made with this proposed cull? Honey buzzards could be mistaken and raptors in general would be a target in the end. Just look at red kites, they were as common as crows once upon a time now we have had to reintroduce them. Nature will find a balance...

Steve With all due respect mate you DON'T look under nourished lol I have seen evidence of sausages lol Brian

Greetings! Brian

I have one I also have an I Power and X Flite all with 2lb tips but I tend to use the Drennan on a flooded Wye, just preference as they are all good rods. I have no bad things to say about them use with confidence. Brian

Ledger stops wouldn't they weaken the line if it is the ones I am thinking about. You thread the line through a little tube and bung up the end with a bit of plastic thus trapping the line and also kinking it? Brian

Thanks for the input chaps. Brian

Just after opinions on storing made up hook lengths as the rig boards I use tend to kink the line if the length is over 12". I know I could make them up at the bankside but prefer to do it at home. Opinions readily accepted though not necessarily adopted lol Brian

Just a question or two. Nice work, desrves lots of credit for this... How many fish at an estimate would of been involved in the rescue? Only Bream and Carp? Where are the other species? I would of thought just a tad too early to spawn being the reason they got stuck. Brian

I know Kenny well I used to work with him at Cadburys. He has some lovely fish to his credit and an all round nice bloke too. Brian

Remember diesel being cheaper than petrol and it was the way to go? now look at the prices........ Once they got ya by the cohones your doomed. Brian

Check out some of Dave Harrells new floats he uses on the Severn and Wye could be just the job! Brian

Most manufacturers state the correct knot to use for their lines. Also don't forget the other end.... the corret loop knot, over hand loop significantly reduces strength I have found and use figure of 8. There was another knot mentioned that is supposedly better for loops can't remember what it...

I would add to these if not already done so that it is so important to use the right knot and well lubricate them (not teaching to suck eggs) btw. I used Icognito and thought it was rubbish then I tried a different knot and the difference in strength was very noticable...so will give it another...

David Protein packed I should imagine....... ;) Brian

Yes Hobby for me too....

Thats so sad! :mad: The gade was the first river I fell in love with at Croxley Green. Will the fish end up migrating into the GUC? Hoping for some much needed rain Brian

PB Chub 6lb 4oz from the Wye ..Now broke it 2 seasons in a row bring on end of next season for a 7 :D lol Brian

That is HUGE! almost a grass carp.... 18 hook 2.2lb bottom single maggot? :rolleyes: Well done Brian

Neil It's a frog :) and mine have already spawned as long as 2 weeks ago, always same time of year around Feb 10th. When they are in the mood for mating they will attach to fish I saw one trying it on with my Ghost Carp the other day. It really is an orgy when you get lots of them in one...