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I had a pafex net - the handle snapped. It was very thin aluminium. Then the mice ate the mesh. The remnants are in my garage somewhere! R.

I used to have a range of Greys rods. I had a 1.25/1.75 Prodigy Specialist/Specimen (can't remember what it was called) and it was a complete poker; even the 1.25 tip. I also had a 1.5 Prodigy Barbel & a 1.75 Prodigy Barbel and both were superb - lovely & soft (I prefer softer rods). But...

Mmmm, blue cheese...

Read the link in the original post - all is made clear.

I am pleased to announce that this year's Challenge will be sponsored for the 2nd year running byThirsk-based bait specialists DNA Bait [1]. Details are yet to be finalised, but they will be providing samples of their popular B1 barbel bait, as well as a preview of a new "stick" product. R...

You couldn't make it up :rolleyes: R.

5th Annual Ousemeister Barbel Challenge, 4th September, 2010 (Sponsored by DNA Baits) Hi all, The 5th annual Ousemeister Barbel Challenge will take place on: Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at Cherryfields, Newton-on-Ouse [1], courtesy of Newton-on-Ouse Angling Club. Due to the nature of...

Bring yer camera, Dave. It usually gets interesting at about 02:00 in Mike's bothy. He might let you stroke his collection of Mitchells if you ask nicely! R.

I'm not holding my breath, Chris. All talk and no trousers, I reckon. ;) R.

Is that a firm booking?

I'll be making an "official" announcement in the next day or two but, as always, it will be the first Saturday in September which is the 4th this year. With only 3 barbel in 4 years, I'm hoping you'll come and show us how it's done! If you think you're up to it, that is... ;) R.

Yes, whatever the blank, the finish and craftsmanship are superb. Bob's rods won't catch you any more fish, but they're beautiful objects and a joy to fish with. R.

...or, if you prefer to fish with rods that are not pokers, get an i-Power ;) R.

From the first link, 2nd page: "Yea cod liver (nodd) oil is light coloured and not really smelly" From that, I would deduce that it is cod liver oil. But don't believe everything you read on the internet. :) R.

Oi Lush, talking of holding yer booze - what excuse are you going to use this year for not attending the 5th Annual Ousemeister Barbel Challenge?

Ah, OK. Thanks. R.

Darryl, What size? Any idea if a Shimano XTEA 5000-size would fit? R.

What's worse - people posting questions, or people posting about people asking questions? Answer on a postcard to: The hot peg Some field On the river bank BA7 8EL R.

Simple way to keep the hordes at bay: don't reveal your location when you catch a special fish. R.