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  1. Ian Phillips

    Advice on fishing a rising river, bringing down weed, leaves etc

    Hi William, The float stop is to stop the debris that is hitting your from line sliding all the way down to your lead/hook link. I always use a float stop above my lead in all situations, something I've done for years and it certainly helps. You still get wiped out by the amount of debris but...
  2. Ian Phillips

    Are you ONLY a barbel fisherman, or do you turn your hand to other species too?

    Ooh err, that's me told. Note to self: Do not send threads off topic even if others have already done so and you are just joining in. 'Proper ones'... would a Triumph Bonneville qualify? As for trailers or sidecars - no thanks, may as well just use the car. A fishing pal of mine in...
  3. Ian Phillips

    Are you ONLY a barbel fisherman, or do you turn your hand to other species too?

    2strokes, dont ya just love em, i too remember carrying spare spark plugs and a spanner (whole tool kit, just in case) I spend a week in Torbay every year with the family, they spend time in the shops or on the beach while i go rock hopping with my Carp rods, float tackle, lures and spinners...
  4. Ian Phillips

    Are you ONLY a barbel fisherman, or do you turn your hand to other species too?

    Mainly Barbel for me when i get the chance which is not often nowadays as i'm too busy riding me Triumph. Most of my spare time is now spent on rallies and other Biker do's. I'm a Rep for MAG (Motorcycle Action Group) which has really got in the way of my fishing recently, something i'm gonna...
  5. Ian Phillips

    Welcome to the NEW BFW forums

    Woohoo, Thanks to Andy for helping me register. It's good to be back. Have enjoyed some interesting reading on here already, just like the good old days.:) Cheers Ian (formerly known as esox)
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