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feeds@yuku.com (mikehodgkiss) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:25:59 GMT

Well done to the captor of a splendid Ure barbel , a real achievment in the current challenging conditions

Happy thoughts...

feeds@yuku.com (solaris76) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:40:37 GMT

Have been reading a lot of posts on this forum for the last couple of weeks and its making me feel that I shouldn't bother fishing anymore!!!

Whilst I agree that poaching and otters are a threat to our fish stocks and things need to be done, there no point moaning and making people feel hopeless. There are waters that have not been effected so much, and I know of people who have had great seasons this year, and are actually enjoying their fishing (me for one, minus the great...

hand warmers

feeds@yuku.com (daveoates) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:39:01 GMT

got a box of hand warmers from costco for around £11 which is half price of tackle and golf shops.
give off good heat. i put them in my boots , toasty. get 3 trial packs of foot warmers in box too!

cheers , dave

barbel books

feeds@yuku.com (daveoates) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:14:59 GMT

nick giles book on ebay if you cant wait for reprint. link

and a signed tony miles book, looks a lot younger then!

The Alternative Assumption?!?

feeds@yuku.com (ivelrival) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:11:03 GMT

Right, this will be controversial, it was contoversial when I started mentioning this years ago, but now I keep returning to this theory.........................

The devastation of 'catchable' fishstocks on the Grt Ouse.

Declan started this theory off in my mind only last night, and here for the entire WWW to see is my damning suggestion.......................'ITS NOT THE...

wychwood maximizer day shelter

feeds@yuku.com (desgid) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:36:44 GMT

hi anybody own one? just been given one for xmas. very easy to put up (5 mins !) wychwood website down at the mo ? just wondering if you can buy a overwrap ? to turn into double skin bivvy !

many thanks

des

elite barbel

feeds@yuku.com (tony miles) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:24:44 GMT

I have just received an e-mail from the printers confirming that the reprint of Elite Barbel will be delivered to the publisher on 8th December. My supply will then be sent to me by courier and I should then be in a position to send out signed copies from about monday 14th. To all those who have already sent cheques and have been waiting patiently (very patiently!) I apologise once again. The wait is nearely over! To those who contacted me but preferred to wait until the books had been...

travel rod?

feeds@yuku.com (daveoates) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:37:29 GMT

bit of a tall order but are there any travel rods around that could also be used for a bit of bass plugging and barbel fishing.

the shimano beastmaster10 / 11 seem the best i can come up with......

ta , dave

braid mainline?

feeds@yuku.com (daveoates) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:31:55 GMT

bit out of touch with new tackle, need to replace my braid mainline.

are there any new ones around that are also suitable for spinning and barbel fishing?

many thanks , dave

Conditions?

feeds@yuku.com (fishless) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:27:54 GMT

What are your favorite conditions? ie rising ,falling or steady?

barbel only ?

feeds@yuku.com (harrison) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:14:15 GMT

Hi all now that winter has truly been upon us over the last few weeks i was wondering how many members have changed there target species.
Ive started this poll to find out how many members stick to the barbal through the winter

Please choose

Thanks Dave

Shimano 3000 and 4000 Stradic photos (original versions)

feeds@yuku.com (andypet) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:19:06 GMT

I know Shimano have really screwed the reel sizes up recently but does anyone have a pic of and old Stradic 3000 and 4000 together or a TwinPower XTR 3000 and 4000 ?

Its a fetish I have!

best fishing jacket

feeds@yuku.com (dickthebait) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:49:21 GMT

i am looking for some opinions on the best fishing jacket available .

not neccessarily from a 'fishing tackle ' brand ,

i have a great 'north face 'walking jacket which i use in the lake district but

the colour is not quite right for fishing !! and they dont make that model anymore.

any help would be appreciated.

richard

layered thermal underwear

feeds@yuku.com (nicky) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:48 GMT

if like me you feel the cold as you get older - this may be the stuff for you?

Woolpower Ostersund

www.woolpower.se

now if you want cheap and useless thermals sold by fishing manufacturers - stop reading now - LOL!

firstly, let me say i have no commercial connection with this company or any retail outlet - i paid full price less 5% discount for how much i spent

its Merino wool based - the...

Derri boots

feeds@yuku.com (hurgz) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:37:03 GMT

Hi all,gonna purchase some derri boots but confused as to what the difference is between the 'pisces' and the 'neptunes'? one is supposed to be warmer than the other i think.? cheers all

Are you happy, or not, with otters presence on YOUR waters?

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Geezer) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:39:07 GMT

Are you happy or not with the presence of otters on your waters?
No need to add comment(there's plenty of time and place for that elsewhere), just nay, yay or undecided.

Igloo 5 vs Igloo 3

feeds@yuku.com (Andy Davies) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:31:43 GMT

Time to retire my trusty igloo 3 gents. Anybody able to vouch for an igloo 5? Is it better/worse? It looks a slight different colour and possibly a different fabric? Dont seem to have a local supplier (actually google is surprisingly short of suppliers full stop!)

Cheers

Andy

Curry Flavouring.

feeds@yuku.com (cg74) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:45:02 GMT

This evening I went through the bait shed and to my utter dismay the last sachet of Hot Sweet Curry powder had gone all gooey and tar like.
Trouble is it came from Germany and my older brother is no longer in the forces based over there.
Thus leading to a problem of getting a similar product......

Does anyone use a similar style of product easily obtainable from a major UK supermatket?
My old tried and tested method of preparation used to be mix 50 50 with rock salt...

Trusted Brands

feeds@yuku.com (mikedaniel99) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:17:45 GMT

I've posted a list of what I believe are the most prominent suppliers of end tackle / rig components. I appreciate that it's not a perfect list and not all brands supply the same products. Just suspend reality for a moment and imagine they all manufacture and sell the same/ similar products. Which brand do you trust the most, as if your new p.b. depends on it. For the truly neutral see last option.

Just curious!

Mike

white swan angling club (midlands)

feeds@yuku.com (night loner) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:53:42 GMT

is there anyone on here with a white swan ac membership ,
if so would you be interested in a guest ticket swap , i would like a day or two fishing a peg on one of your waters on the severn ,
in return i could offer you the same on one of our premier barbel waters , or if you prefer a day or two on some superb fly rivers,
not too far away from you ,
best regards nigel.

(to be more specific its the piece of river at highley, on the country park side above the...

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