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  1. Paul Matthews

    Mr Crabtree

    I didn't like it, but then angling is a very hard thing to portray on film. John Bailey is not great in front of the cameras and I felt that it didn't really show what angling is all about ! Passion For Angling will always be the benchmark. I thought that Catching the Impossible was a well...
  2. Paul Matthews

    Wakas

    As far as I'm aware they no longer do them............Believe there are some lurking in the bottom of my freezer, but they are probably getting on for 6-8 years old..........Might as well chuck them really...............
  3. Paul Matthews

    Harrison rod Torrix or Chimera

    I'm completely sold on the I-Power......
  4. Paul Matthews

    What do you reckon ?

    Bob, not directed at you at all mate, I'm not that kind of poster. I was just saying that IMHO the captor is not purposely trying to enhance its size by the way he is holding the fish. He certainly isn't claiming it at a ridiculous weight. To me it does look every ounce of its claimed weight...
  5. Paul Matthews

    What do you reckon ?

    Looks big and to be fair there is no attempt in that picture to 'make' it look bigger !! What we don't know is how big the lad is.......... Tail root in comparison to his hands looks a decent size and that's normally a good indicator. A lovely fish and a good pic IMHO !!
  6. Paul Matthews

    Advice needed on Rods

    Fish The Taff in a flood and you will need 6ozs under the rod tops !! I'd say give you existing rods a try !! If it's low then your normal BA gear will be fine !!
  7. Paul Matthews

    Otters? Cormorants ? what about Eostrogen pollution

    You know my opinion !! High oil 'Trout Pellets' are not intended for cyprinids and much like in humans a high fat diet is detrimental to health and well being. The knock on from that is the waste which needs to be absorbed into the Eco system !! Not saying it is the only problem, but on small...
  8. Paul Matthews

    The End of an Era in Christchurch

    That's sad........
  9. Paul Matthews

    At last

    James, my local River Avon is getting on for 2-3 feet below its summer level of 4-5 years ago !! So yes, some rain would be nice !!
  10. Paul Matthews

    Brand new fishing DVDs for sale.

    Easy ?? I'm willing to wager that I can catch a Barbel from the Severn or Wye before you can catch one from the BA or HA Steve..................lol
  11. Paul Matthews

    Barbel a Lifetimes Addiction -Trefor West

    Just put some grip fill along the spine lol Mine fell apart too. Decent book, but not sure I'd read it more than once........
  12. Paul Matthews

    Going Fishing

    Well said Dave !! I've got plenty of niggles, but they are just that !! Hugo, hope you get out again soon !! Funny thing for me is that this is my best year health wise for sometime and I have no fishing mojo !! I'm hoping that the lure of a winter Dace campaign will change that !!
  13. Paul Matthews

    Berkley big game 8lb clear wanted

    Robert, I found some in a tackle shop in Westward Ho (North Devon), I think that they are called Summerlands Tackle !? Might be worth contacting them........
  14. Paul Matthews

    I Power Rod

    Almost too nice to use Bob !!!
  15. Paul Matthews

    I Power Rod

    Oh no Malcolm !! What have you done !?!?! I liked mine so much that I ended up having to save up for another !!! Good luck, you won't be disappointed !!
  16. Paul Matthews

    New PB

    Good pic IMHO !!! Looks every once !!! I'd be tempted to go back !! You really do never know !!!!
  17. Paul Matthews

    New PB

    Fantastic stuff !!! I'd be keeping the location very VERY quiet !!
  18. Paul Matthews

    Im9 finesse and exceler reel

    Still trying to persuade my old man to let me have his Microlite...........
  19. Paul Matthews

    Another clear out

    Thanks Nick
  20. Paul Matthews

    Another clear out

    Nick, do you have a pic of the GTM ??
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