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    Feeder V Ledger

    What are your thoughts on the above? Given the amount of water flying down the river at the moment, I wonder if any feed put in via an open ended feeder would end up in the estuary, before the bait settles, might it not be just as well putting on a lead weight and bait? ( and more cost effective...
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    Centrepin Casting

    OK it's not a Barbel...but the other day I caught my first fish on a float with a centrepin... A special Thanks to Sam Lloyd for the heads up on the amazingly well priced Marco Cortesi Now I want to try feeder fishing with a pin but need some casting advice/pointers!!! Many thanks in...
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    Neoprene Chest Waders

    I am thinking of getting a pair of waders, (bought a Marco Cortesi centrepin...and fancy some summer trotting) but.... my budget is quite tight...has anyone any reccomendations please? Many thanks Stuart :)
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    Playing Fish

    OK...A serious question from a relative newbie... How long should you play a fish for? I was out yesterday and was attempting to bring the fish in quickly so as not to tire them too much ( I was on the Wye and landed 10 barbs up to about 5lb)...but I was also aware that I could have been...
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    Sense of Humour Test!

    This is a pic of me and an otter taken in the mid 80's !!!! Thought I would share it with you!!!! ...I'll just go and get me flak jacket!!!!!! (Hope you all take this in the spirit it was intended!!!!)
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    Hook Length Strength?

    Hi folks...keen amateur here!! I have been using a 10lb main line to 6lb hooklength with some success, but this season I have lost about 5 barbel already with breaks...what should I do ....this is a serious question as I am still quite a novice...do I up to about 8lb hooklength? (I fish The...
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    The Final Countdown!!!

    Just to say all the best to everyone for the new season....I shall be out blanking tomorrow I think !!! Tight lines! :)
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    Last Season's Pellets

    Hi Folks... I have quite of pre-drilled hard pellets from last season (kept in a dry sealed bag) ...will these still be effective hook baits? I know that sounds a bit tightfisted ....but if I can save a few pennies!!!!! :o Getting excited now!!!!!!!! :):):)
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    Booked off the 16th????

    Hi...so who amongst us has booked the 16th off work...or are planning a sickie!!!???? What are your plans for the first day ? Not long now!!!! :):):)
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