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I didn't know this ,but 20.000 people voted on change.org thingy ...to ban catapults including the ones we use in our angling .. Thankfully it has been rejected ..2 points
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Catapults ...
Roughtor and one other reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
I see more animals hit with crossbow bolts than I do with a catapult! Saying that I used to see a pest control officer using a Barnet Diablo or Black Widow for rats, and at one time they were a carp anglers best boilie pult. I really don't understand the logic of some people, those who are trying to ban a legitimate use of a catapult for groundbait or boilies, or those who aim for animals. As a kid I made longbows, catapults and other arrow launchers, and I am positive that not all were used legitimately, kids play fights, pigeons or rats as targets or the occasional school window... As for the police, if I misbehaved, I'd get a clip round the ear from whoever caught me, and if I was stupid enough to tell my mother, another when I told her, or if I was caught by the village Bobby, no matter how fast I ran or cycled, how many shortcuts I took, he was stood at the door talking to my mother when I got home. We have lost education, from one or two misbehaving children in a year group to one or two well behaved children in the year group.2 points -
Tbf I'd support a ban on carrying them in public or even needing a license to have one. Although you'd not see me signing any petition!2 points
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Starts fishing for cats...... catches carp. I think it's clear if you want a cat you need to get the carp gear back out π2 points
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April catch reports
Its-grim-up-north and one other reacted to yonny for a topic
Caught my first carp of the year this weekend after a winter in which I did next to no angling for one reason or another. The weekend started well with 3 carp and a tench. Another bite resulted in a loss on Saturday morning but it was enough to have me blagging another night. Unfortunately, despite that warm sunshine, that cold easterly had them backing off and without a move on the cards I was stuck camping for the night. Still, a lovely weekend and I just hope I can get back out at some point soon. Here's the best of them. The linear is I think an original, typified by the little melted heart-shaped tail that most of the OG's in this water have. The common is I think a stock fish but no less welcome for it. Clearly one on it's way to being a real biggun.2 points -
Went on a quest for my first catfish this weekend, I lost one the other night as it was steaming towards a bridge, I was felt a bit defeated lol. Anyway I carried on and managed this beauty this morning at 29lb 8oz πbuzzing ππ Anyway I feel like I got the bug for these things so getting some catfish rods ordered, I now want a bigger one but have learnt I need stronger gear lol. I'm wet and covered in slime, so packing up and going home π€£ mission complete π2 points
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Finally broke my record long blank and hooked and landed a lovely 12lb common today, while playing it i kept it up in the top layers and it looked a right belter, thought it may go 16lb plus but seems not, good to get a fish, no pic as no one to do the honours1 point
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New section for vintage people
salokcinnodrog reacted to bluelabel for a topic
He's a lovely bloke, the covering letter and descriptions of the work he completed were very detailed and a joy to read, he dismantled each reel completely and rebuilt them to exacting tolerances so they run true and freely, they are my go to pin for carping... if you see him, tell him Aitch from TFF said Hello, and the Merlins are still cracking on...ππ1 point -
I understand why this petition was created (catapults being used to attack animals), but it is certainly a sledge hammer to crack a peanut. Whilst it is abhorrent that any animal is targeted by anyone, I'm glad that those in power recognise the importance of their use in a legitimate pass time. Criminalise the action and enforce the penalties, not the tools. Get more police on the streets and get them out of their cars. I can't remember the last time I saw a bobby on the beat. It's probably too late for the local police stations. There's been too many efficiency drives for the police to truly be able to crack down on antisocial & criminal behaviour in towns, let alone in the countryside.1 point
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Yeah mate as I'm new to catching cats it seemed like a good idea as it's away from everyone else lol π€£π€£π€£ just my luck mate lol, they were proper on it though, I landed 3 and had a hook pull on 1 and a drop back that lead to nothing lol. Not much of a fight on the cat gear though, the rods are 4.5lb or 5lb tc I can't remember exactly but they are like broom sticks, and was using 25lb line π€£ Thanks mate, not sure if its the strain but they had really weird eyes lol I did another mirror at 3am this morning, a mid double I expect, didn't bother weighing it or doing pictures, temps dropped and had ice on all my gear π€£ That's me done for the next 10 days now, oh and the locking pins on my barrow broke as I hit a pothole with the wheel, barrow ended up rolling over, smashed my shin up as i tried to stop itπ€£π€£π€£1 point
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April catch reports
jules007 reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
Those mirrors are impressive looking fish.1 point -
Looks like the same swim you had the cat in π1 point
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Im sure A lot of people just donβt know how to load a barrow properly do the good thing and get the weight over the wheel end and then stick 3 20l buckets of bait on the back end lol pull your arms out of their sockets lol1 point
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April catch reports
chillfactor reacted to jh92 for a topic
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New section for vintage people
salokcinnodrog reacted to bluelabel for a topic
Got my name down for one of Leszek's reels, they are a thing of beauty. Sadly I doubt I shall ever own one, as he is in his 80's and has slowed down over the last few years... an utter gentleman and an artist... I have a trio of Mordex Merlin pins that have been modified by Leszek, they have been fitted with brass center bosses rather than the plastic ones that are prone to cracking... they look as if they were factory built...1 point -
March catch reports
salokcinnodrog reacted to Roughtor for a topic
Mate ,the 'golf ' word must never ,ever be mentioned on a forum devoted to piscatorial leanings I learnt the hard way ,I became an outcast ,as I once played pitch and putt,...( know that grating feeling only to well )..π1 point -
Bosmere FMS
KirkyBoy76 reacted to salokcinnodrog for a topic
Nick has no idea what is happening to it now. I lost interest after seeing 6 otters playing around and had numbers of the fish. It's one of those places, I fished it, caught fish, not really interested in going back.0 points