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one was created by a bored angler one was created to boost someones ego one was created to rip the money out of tackle tarts pockets. simples

I've just "splashed the cash" and am back on the rods I've been promising myself since stupidly selling a set of them about 3 or 4 years ago. I regretted doing it at the time, but I needed the cash due to work issues.... I only fish 11' rods, (which limits my choices somewhat), but FreeSpirit, within the S range, offer the TS 2.75lb 11 footer. They are absolutely fantastic and I sold every other rod I had to help fund buying them. These, to me, are the "ultimate" 11 footers. Absolutely superb fish playing action, very light, minimal graphics, and can flick a lead out brilliantly. Caught my pb on one of these (37lb Common) so I certainly don't feel "undergunned" using them on waters that hold bigger fish. I don't consider myself a "tackle tart" but it's nice that everybody who has seen them has commented on how good they look and feel. "Best rod" is a little subjective, because you can only gauge it on ones that you have actually used. But to me, these are MY best rods. I just hope the wife never finds out how much I actually spent on them.....😲😲😲

There's a guy on Dragons Den tonight, trying to find investors for his carp bait company...… Might be interesting to see how he pitches himself, and what he can offer , that you can't do for yourself...…….. Shows the price hike imo, on some commercial baits... Enough to pay off investors and still make money..... Be interesting to hear what figures he spouts and what sort of reception he gets from the Dragons...…….

started by accident while ghosting thru Builth on the river Wye and just downstream of the town we hit a short set of rapids, end of day we were in the camper looking at maps for fast water. we ended up in Scotland up in the Grampians, have a look at the Grandtully rapids on the Tay or the Linn of Tummel on the river Tummel, guaranteed they more scary than that kiddies playground in the vid above

Used to have a ranger 14 but never ventured into whitewater, love canoeing though so peacefull

haha!! no problems, me and my buddy used to do it in a canadian. in a kayak with a skirt on your basically sitting in a big air bubble that will float no matter what you do, the only two exceptions are holing it on a sharp rock or if you are thrown out during a big drop, a canadian is an open canoe and ships water easily, less stable so more prone to capsize but way more buzz

I got the small and large loaders, love'em.

Yes mate, Geoff’s pedigree is very impressive to say the least. There are plenty of good baits, and bait makers out there now, and the bar is set quite high, maybe too high for some? With respect to Terry, there have been better baits and companies than Urban that have failed or folded. So I do wish him luck.

Geoff is the brains behind god knows how many baits that are out there, all under different names, urban bait, perfection groundbait and so on. His lot roll most of it as well as his own abs ( activ bait solutions ). I don't know for sure but I think urban baits nutcracker is the same mix as perfection groundbaits chocolate orange albeit different flavours. Chances are any fishmeal baits he does for these companies will be based on his original " aminos" with or without Robin red etc with the odd tweak here and there. I dread to think how much fishmeal that man uses/ sells in a week, it will be in the 10's of tonnes if not more.

So , now we know that they are trying to raise funds to grow the company...…….. Wonder where that will start coming from...…… Probably a new bait, made out of sh1te and marketed as the next best thing...... He's got balls for going on there, but a big gamble imo…….. Looks like, imo, that they are desperate for cash in order to grow. If an investor can't be found to help them grow, then the only place that the money will come from is the punters pockets, Not anymore apparently...……..

Im gonna be doing a little bit on a lake over the next couple of months that probably hasn't seen an angler for 4 years or so. It's in the middle of a new housing estate and is technically no fishing allowed. I've found a few spots where I'm hidden away and have seen around 10 carp so far , all around the 20lb Mark. Rumours of 40lb plus carp and some massive tench. Gonna be an adventure.

been using it for a few years now and believe me when i say, it simplifies the job, its quick (when you get the hang) and its great for getting consistently proportioned bags. once you have invested in the rapide system you can get the refills cheaper from the bay, almost everyone makes same size bags

Working wk ends should be banned !!!! Good for the bank balance...... bad for the soul 😩😩🎣🎣

Should of had a life jacket on in the boat matey ...

I tend too go for a paddle...retrieving snapped line still attached to lead clip...not mine...1 of the other anglers threw to side of tree with a wayward cast and he didnt know what to do about it so i asked the owner and he brought his boat. I think i got that Sinkin Feeling..sorry

Raise a glass today lads..... Rod Hutchinson is laid to rest today...… " Legend" is a much over used word these days, but I think it's highly appropriate in his case...… R.I.P.