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Yeah I think that’ll be the plan Cruc . I’ve got a little 6ft spinning rod that I used to use for stalking under willow trees etc . I’m going to get a little reel to go with it and continue down the float fishing route once he shows interest again . The tackle shop has a few Shimano reels in the £25-£30 range that’ll be ideal for him to learn on . I think swimfeeding is a step too far at this stage . I’ll let him tangle the reel a few times first 🤣

The river Lot has been most peculiar this spring and early summer. At first I thought the colder than usual water temperatures were "snow water" as there was a late fall of snow on the Massif. But the water is still a little coloured despite only a few thunderstorms. Well, my friend sent me a photo from about 50k upriver at the Truyer/Lot confluence.... Then the penny dropped, they were draining a dam for maintenance! Still catching a few bream, barbel and occasional carp, but fishing slow.

Hi Newmarket What about a pellet feeder set up for TJ , it worked for you ? . Would that be the natural progression after the whip ? . I would let TJ ask you when he's ready to go fishing again . 😃

That's tough. I always invite my boys, but they're just not interested. When they do, it's only for an hour and then they get bored?? I hope when they get a bit older they will come, but the alone time is also important. So, I wouldn't take them every time😉

Soz but I had to chuckle at that last bit I'm kinda lucky unlucky I got diagnosed with whatever they called it back in the 70s, I still remember doing my nut that I was in the special section of junior school by the time I got to secondary they pretty much just let me go feral went through a few social workers used to come and go from home as well just wouldn't be told nothing my risky behaviour was off the scale. The horrible side is if I'm not interested in something or someone nothing can change that really does cause problems for anyone close.