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Hello, I am attempting to target carp on my local canal, and I could use a bit of advice. I haven't really fished for carp before, and if any of you experienced carp or canal anglers out there could point me in the right direction, that would be great. I have spent some time walking the...

Hello, I have spotted a few carp on my local canal, and shorter carp rods would make fishing for them far easier. If anyone has got anything suitable, let me know. Single rod, or a pair. Thanks.

Hello, I fish the Severn at Bridgnorth. Every year, I have caught a few good quality roach, mainly on pellets when targeting barbel. However, cranking in a roach on a 1.75lb barbel rod, isn't much fun. Can anyone recommend me a roach feeder rod, or the kind of rod I should be looking for...

Hello, I am looking for a chub rod. My barbel rods feel a bit over-gunned so, I am looking for something more suitable. So, if anyone has a chub rod gathering dust, let me know. I am from Bridgnorth area, if that helps. Thanks.

Hello, I could use some advice regarding a chub rod. I fish the middle Severn at Bridgnorth, and have enjoyed chub fishing on the float, however I fancy getting a feeder rod that is suitable for chub. I have tried chub fishing with my barbel rods, but they are 1.75 tc and feel a bit over...

Hello, Just moved within walking distance of the Shropshire Union canal, fancy giving lure fishing a try. I am looking for a lure rod, 2-10g ish and a 1000 size reel. Open to buying a complete set up, if someone has one that's gathering dust. Cheers.

Hello, I was having a walk around Bridgnorth today and the Severn really has come up over the last few hours. Got me thinking how others approach a flooded or rising river, regarding loose feed. I have always opted to use large hook baits, flavoured meat, lob worm, paste wrapped boiles etc on...

Hello all, I could use some advice about minimising rig tangles, specifically when fishing maggot feeder. This year I have fished maggot feeder quite frequently and had some decent results. However, I have had issues with the hook link wrapping itself and getting tangled up around the feeder...

I am looking for a float rod, suitable for trotting for chub. Looking for a 13ft, but could also be interested in a 15ft. I live in Shropshire, so I would be able to collect if anyone has one in my area. Thanks.

Hello, This is only my second season fishing the middle Severn at Bridgnorth, With the rivers coming up, It would be great to know how people with far more experience then me approach it. When in flood last year, I fished in the slacks, using a straight led with a big piece of flavoured meat...

Hello, I could use some help on targeting roach on the Severn. I have spent a few sessions just stick float fishing maggot, and had a couple of roach, but when the dace move in I can't seem to get through them. I have a few questions, If anyone has any advice to give. Swim selection. What...

Hello, I am looking for new rucksack and rod holdall/quiver for the upcoming season. I had just used a cheap shoulder style bag, and just carried the rest of my kit. However, I fractured my wrist a few months back, so I need to figure out a new way to carry all of my gear. I will be fishing...

Hello, I have had a really enjoyable start to barbel fishing on the middle Severn and I have been wanting to give float fishing/trotting a try. Having never done or attempted it before, I really could use some advice about equipment needed and tactics. I would like a rod that can...

Hello, This is my first season river fishing and I am having a great time catching a few fish on the Severn at Bridgnorth. Today, i nipped down for a few hours and whilst I was there the river was rising a fair bit. Because of this, lots of of weed, leaves etc were coming down. As soon as...