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  1. Simon Archer

    Burton Mutual.

    Is it worth having a BMAA ticket ?? I've been a member for about ten years now, and I know there are a few BM members on here too. I don't catch any Barbel on their waters, haven't had one for two seasons now. I don't get out as often as I probably should, but the thought of another fishless...
  2. Simon Archer

    OCD and fishing.

    Anyone suffer with OCD in their fishing ?? I'm not too bad, but things have to be right. One of the reasons why I use a tripod rather than bankstick is so my rods are equal. If one tip is bent more than the other, I try my hardest to get them level. When I use banksticks, if they're not equal...
  3. Simon Archer

    Daiwa Infinity.

    Just a heads up for anyone looking for new rods. https://www.bobcotackle.co.uk/shop/daiwa-infinity-evo-barbel-rod Don't know if that a good deal or not, just thought I'd post it up.
  4. Simon Archer

    Pellet size.

    I have a large bucket that I keep my pellets in. I tend to throw any left over ones in there, and there's quite a mixture now. I then make up some PVA mesh bags and use them for the hook or onto the lead via a bag clip. All sizes, ranging from 2mm up to 8mm, different types and flavours. Are...
  5. Simon Archer

    Upper Trent.

    A complete blank for me on the upper this year, and I believe others have fared the same as well. I've caught sliver fish on maggots, but no Barbel for me this season. I know Barbel have been caught on the upper this season, and from some of the pegs I fish. So there are some fish about. But why...
  6. Simon Archer

    Winter rolled meat.

    I don't fish much through the winter, but I'm hoping to get out this weekend. I've rolled meat in the summer, but never in the winter. Is it still a good method to try when it's colder ??
  7. Simon Archer

    Ticket price increase.

    One of the two clubs I'm a member of have just increased their ticket price by nearly 25% to £100. Whether the price is still good value isn't the debate, but is a 25% increase a little steep ?? I was in two minds as to whether to re join again this season anyway, so may not bother this coming...
  8. Simon Archer

    Rivers back then.

    I was having a bit of a reminisce today, about my fishing from my twenties up to now, (I'm 57) I cast my mind back to my match days on the upper Trent and on occasion, the Dove. I fished a few Dove matches, and the fishing was unbelievable. Big Chub, and plenty of them. The odd Barbel thrown in...
  9. Simon Archer

    Longest held ticket.

    How long is the longest held ticket you have ?? Mine is only 8 years or so. I didn't fish much before then, and back in the days of my match fishing career I never bought a club ticket because I was fishing opens all the while.
  10. Simon Archer

    Angling crossroads.

    I'm at a bit of a crossroads in my angling career. In my younger years, I suffered a few too many Rugby injuries, resulting in one or two (9) operations on my knees. With the very nature of our chosen angling discipline being on a river bank, I'm finding it more and more difficult to access the...
  11. Simon Archer

    Fishing and work.

    What time do you all fish to in the week assuming you've got to go to work the next day ?? I'm 30-40 minutes from the Trent and normally fish till 11pm then pack up and drive home. By the time I'm cleaned up and in bed (but not asleep) it's 12:30 ish. Back up at 6am. Work has been physically...
  12. Simon Archer

    Daiwa SS2600

    Just a heads up if anyone is interested. https://www.maggotdrowning.com/forums/threads/daiwa-whisker-ss2600-x-3.244143/
  13. Simon Archer

    Trent Valley Angling.

    Is anyone a member ?? I'm only down the road from their river sections., and after looking at their website I thought I might like to join. Just after any info about the stretches they control please, and whether it's worth joining. Thanks.
  14. Simon Archer

    Burton Mutual.

    Just a quick heads up for those who might be thinking of joining BMAA. As of the first of July they will no longer be accepting new members. Just been posted on their FB page.
  15. Simon Archer

    Club Tickets.

    How many do you have ?? At the moment, I have three. A Burton Mutual, a Scunthorpe and a local club ticket that only has stillwaters on it. But as of next season I may be adding to that with another one. I may drop the Scunthorpe and the local ticket to make just the two though. I've hardly...
  16. Simon Archer

    Winter tactics.

    I generally don't fish much after the clocks go back. I work outside all week and if the weathers been poor during the week, the thought of sitting by the bankside at the weekend/evening isn't that appealing. However, this year I'm going to try and give it a go a little bit more. My normal...
  17. Simon Archer

    Motivation.

    ....Or the lack of it. I have quite a physical job, and during the day have all good intentions of going fishing when I get home. The Trent is only 30 minutes away, but by the time I'm home I'm cream crackered and mostly can't be bothered. I have two dogs that need to be walked as well, and as...
  18. Simon Archer

    Old bait

    I've just received my fresh bait from Three Foot Twitch for the coming season, but I still have the odd half bag of boilies, half used pots of paste left over from last season. What does everyone do with their older bait. ATM my old bait is all together in separate bags in a large plastic tub...
  19. Simon Archer

    Crabs.

    I've taken a punt and joined Scunthorpe Anglers. I'm planning on fishing their tidal Trent stretches. I know the tidal has suffered badly with Mitten crabs the last few years and I'm asking for any tips on how best to avoid/negate them ??
  20. Simon Archer

    Recommend me a line for the tidal Trent.

    As the title. I've just put some 12lbs GR60 on two spools just for something to do really. It gets well received on here and also on the Carp Forum, so thought I'd buy some. First time I've bought it and my first impression of it just on the reel is that it's a little wiry and springy...
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