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Nathan, it's more proactive fishing in that you're actually doing something rather than waiting for something to happen, and, of course, it's far more fun! We all need fun in fishing otherwise why bother? Ian

Steve, try all of the above but use a 1.5lb test barbel rod! It's proper sport, talk about getting a bend in your rod... Even a 6lb common feels like you've hooked a monster. I've always enjoyed mixing old techniques with modern. It's my age.............. Ian

Chadz, may I say that it's really refreshing to hear from an angler who's prepared to admit that he feels the need for a learning curve? I'm impressed, and delighted to sense the obvious pleasure that you're getting from your fishing. Good man! Enjoy your fishing, it's a great way of wasting time. Ian

Been there, done that. There is very little in angling that can be described as new. Just new takes on well established techniques to be candid. Just realised....I sound like my Dad. That's ok though, I learned a lot from him. Ian

I've been doing it for about 50 years now. Ian

You're pretty well assured of catching at Barston Lake. There are some decent size carp in there along with lots of smaller ones. Worth a look? Ian

BLESSSSSSSSSS! Ian

Jules, please do. Something a bit different. Ian

Lol no worries Kim, so looking forward to it now, its gonna be a long year waiting though Peter, it's worth the wait, trust me. When I win the Euromillions I'm going to buy Rushes Lake. And pay extra for Kim to stay on there and feed me. Ian

That was from my home in Warwickshire, NOT Calais, and we zigzagged across most of England picking people up. I have to say that it was 21 hours of laughing. Ian

Well, first I have to ask my granddaughter's permission.......then go to ramming speed. Ian

Go on then. Nothing whatsoever to do with fishing but a topic close to my heart. My 1937 Morris 8, all dressed up for my son's wedding last year. There's a tale behind this. If anyone is at all interested I'll add to this thread. Ian

Spat cider. Have you seen the price of cider.........? Ian

Jake and Dexter, chocolate labs. The pic was taken a few years ago but still they're healthy, happy and daft as brushes. We also have an identical pair of long blonde-haired cats which sleep with the dogs at night, all sharing a large duvet. It's a lovely sight TBH. Ian

awesome bird mate. used to fly her in the woods near me, somehow i got permission off the council to fly her in the woods lol. a farmer let me fly her on his land as well, as long as there were no lambs about in case she decided to have one for dinner lol Close relative of Harry Potter, then. Hedwig, by any chance? Ian

Dave, the best advice I could offer would be to Google "cheap van hire, Sheffield." There's a world of information on Google. Recovery insurance and overseas travel insurance are separate side issues. Both worthy of consideration. Factor both into your final cost figure. Been there, done that. Ian

Hi Ian I guess you are our moderator, so thanks for the welcome. What did you mean by "other", surely ALL links are either banned or permitted. I have a special reason for asking. I live in Costa Blanca and also have a "holiday" home on the banks of the Ebro. Last November I was travelling with a mate in France, we discovered Les Kaolins in Brittany and had a good 5 days session there even though the weather was really bad. Les Koalins is owned by an English couple who, as it turned out, have a holiday home in the town where I live - an amazing coincidence! But the remainder of the story is even more amazing. Neither of them are anglers and they don't even have the foggiest idea but they did stock one of the lakes around 3 years ago and have been feeding them ever since. They built shower blocks and converted the Chateau into an anglers kitchen and dining room. Terry is a ex-chef and provided us with some amazing meals delivered to our swims. In all that time the lakes have only been fished 6 times. I want to help them all I can. Perhaps I should get them to join this forum and warn them about linking? All the best and thanks for your help. Mike Mike, you're welcome. Why not do as you suggest? Mention this forum to the people you refer to and I feel sure that they'd benefit from constructive discussion. Ian

Mike, trust me, I shall not be moderating you for discussing fishing. Links to other French fisheries aren't allowed but open discussion is what this forum is all about, so get on with it! Oh, and welcome to the forum. Ian

Scrape the moss off, first. From the inside! Ian

That's sneaky. I like sneaky. Ian

Sapphire is good if you're into train spotting. Ian

I shave my head. Everything from the neck up gets cold. Ian

Definately Milton Pools. Been there, fished it for a long weekend. I like it. There were no wigwams there, then. Ian

in theory it is mate but i was just trying to think of something different that might get you a couple of extra bites on them tough days. with 2 hairs you could use a milk protien bait on one and a fishmeal on the other then bait up with both, then if the carp on that particular day have a preference for say the fishmeal over the milk then you may give yourself a better chance of catching. the main concern for me is the presentation and hooking potentail of such a rig, perhaps a visit to a runs water with 1 rod on a convential snowman and 1 on the double hair is the way forward. mufty Like your style mate, trial and error makes things interesting. Agree. Without this sort of experimentation we'd still be back in the days where rods were twigs, cut from hedges. Anything is worth a try, surely? Just as long as due consideration for our prey is paramount in our thinking. Ian

It ain't the breafasts, Nick, although a large baguette filled with bacon and eggs, delivered to your bivvy each morning is a wonderful thing. It's the evening meals. Trust me, it's the evening meals. I remain eternally grateful that I'm not a veggie, although I have no doubt that Kim can do wonderful things with nuts and fruit......... Rushes Lake. Arrive slim, depart plump. Ian