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    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    Hi people, I'm seeking some advice for a custom power float rod I'm looking to have built for me. Birthday coming up soon so thought I'd treat myself. Barbel are my main quarry but would like it to be still fun to catch other species. I've had a chat with a local rod maker who does lovely work...
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    Wormery

    Well today I got myself a wormery from wormcity. I opted for the fishing worms (Dendrobaena) instead of just composting worms as I obviously want a ready supply of big juicy worms for bait. On top of having easy access to bait it's a good way to use up left over food scraps instead of adding...
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    Advice needed for a fixed spool float fishing reel for trotting.

    Hi everyone, I'm seeking some advice on which fixed spool reel to get for trotting. I do have a Preston innovations centris sd320 and a few closed faced reels, abu 706 and an old 501mk1 and i have ordered a 507mk2. Also i have recently brought a centerpin but that will take some time to get...
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    Chickpeas and other cheap alternative baits

    Hi everyone, I've been wondering if anyone has tried using chickpeas or other cheap supermarket particle baits with any success for barbel. I know carp love them, so surely barbel will too. These days everyone uses pellets and boilies and I'm sure sometimes the fish especially ones that have...
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    Stan Turners phone number hoarwithy

    Hi everyone, hoping that someone on here might have Stans phone number as I've unfortunately lost it. Fished his stretch at hoarwithy many years ago and would love to go there again soon. If anyone could be so kind and send it me I'd be very grateful. Thanks Etienne
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