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    Maggots

    I haven't fished for ages, but I don't recall crayfish being a problem when fishing with maggots?
  2. J

    Braid

    What’s the best braid mainline at the moment, there’s lots of recommendations but they mostly seem to be discontinued or only available in yellow. I’m looking to load up my RW Rolling Pin.
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    Braid To Use With Ray Walton Rolling Pin

    Looking for suggestions as to what braid to load my RW Rolling Pin with. Something that is readily available as a lot of the braids suggested seem to be discontinued.
  4. J

    Riverfly Monitoring

    This project seems worthwhile if anyone's interested. https://www.riverflies.org/anglers-riverfly-monitoring-initiative-armi
  5. J

    Moths and Larva

    Anyone else find moths or larva in their tackle bag or bags of bait that haven't been used for months sometimes years.
  6. J

    Thames Waterblitz

    Anyone signed up for the Thames Waterblitz this coming weekend?
  7. J

    Ray Walton Rolling Pin

    Anyone know if there's a upgrade or modification to the Ray Walton Centrepin that reduces the wobble on the spool turn mechanism when playing a fish?
  8. J

    Syndicates

    Anyone know of any syndicates that may have vacancies. With secure parking where it's possible to fish without worrying about your own safety.
  9. J

    Roach

    I'm wondering how instant pellets would be for Roach on a stretch of River that doesn't get fished much.
  10. J

    Fishing

    I am retiring from work and starting to think about fishing for barbel after a 3 year rest. I'm wondering if its worth considering fishing the Kennet as I will be able to fish 2 or 3 times a week so can put the time in.
  11. J

    Barbel size

    what size would barbel be at approx 4 to 5 years old? Assuming a average growth rate.
  12. J

    Drennan Double Rod Sleeve

    The drennan double rod sleeve looks a good bit of kit. But does it work well in use?
  13. J

    Drennan Specimen Plus Hooks

    Would drennan specimen plus hooks in size 14 or 16 be any good for fishing maggots?
  14. J

    New Venue

    I haven't fished for barbel for two seasons now but have decided to give my small local river a go. As far as I know none have been caught for a few years intentionally. However a couple of small ones were caught during a EA fish survey. The river has the normal problems otters and crayfish. So...
  15. J

    Camping Ross On Wye

    Does anyone know of a basic campsite around Ross on Wye that's cheap, all the ones I've found seem to be about £30 a night?
  16. J

    Daiwa Powermesh 2.75 Barbel Rod

    I wondered if anyone has used these rods and what weight they can handle?
  17. J

    Hinders Flatz Pellets

    Does anyone know what size they are?
  18. J

    Quiver Tip Rod

    Trying to decide whether to get the Fox Royal Specialist 1.5 Multi-tip Barbel Rod or the Drennan 7 Series Avon 1.5 does anyone have any experience of these rods?
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    Chub Rod

    I have been using a Drennan Series 7 1 1/4 Avon with the quiver top for chub fishing on the Thames but it doesn't seem particularly good for striking at bites presumably as it has a through action. i was thinking about getting a Korum 60 gram 3 Piece feeder rod as it sounds about right for where...
  20. J

    Barbel Size

    I’ve read that barbel are of spawning age at 4-5 years but what weight are they likely to be? These fish are to be stocked from a fish farm.
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