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  1. welder
    Hi rayfish, welcome aboard. What's the fishing like in the north west? Plenty of waters to choose from or few and far between? Ian.
  2. welder
    Clifton Lakes complex now has a Facebook presence. Oh, and a contact number. 07845 746691. Ian.
  3. welder
    Best post so far. Ian.
  4. welder
    I've had good results using a popped up worm on the hair. I carry a syringe in my box, for injecting them with air. Ian.
  5. welder
    It will be time well invested, I'm sure. Ian.
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    Thanks for that. I'll check them out. Ian.
  7. welder
    Hi hillen. Do you mind telling me which company you're renting the van from, please? I'm struggling to find one that allows foreign use. A Transit Custom or similar would be ideal. I'm in the Midlands, by the way. Ian.
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    Couldn't agree more, Phil. It's verging on cruelty to land a fish and use an unhooking mat or cradle in these current temperatures. Do all the necessary while still in the water and as quickly as possible. Ian.
  9. welder
    Got to agree. Increasing numbers of fisheries only allow "proper" bivvies. I struggle to understand why but their place, their rules I guess. Ian.
  10. welder
    Tuckab, you might want to consider travelling a little north to Newark. Cromwell Lake is a cracking fishery and holds some big fish. Ian.
  11. welder
    That's pretty much my approach when doing a week in France. I always reel in at breakfast time (mine, not the carp) and spend some time checking rigs, sharpening hooks and catch up on sleep if necessary. Then, suitably rested and refreshed, bait swims up, cast/boat out and sit down to feed the ducklings. I like ducklings. Ian.
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    Oh good. That's alright then, just so long as you took it seriously. Ian.
  13. welder
    Some things just don't change. Great. A degree in daftness.........🤣 Ian.
  14. welder
    Don't just think about it......do it! Welcome home, Jonesy. Bit of a reunion vibe going on in the last few days. Firstly Tim (Newmarket) now yourself returning to the fold. Oh, do you still hang toilet rolls the "wrong" way round to perplex people? Ian.
  15. welder
    Hi Andy, Welcome. Take a look at the Nash Daddy Longlegs chairs. I'm like you, struggle to get up out of a low chair. These start at a good height and can be raised a lot more. Had mine years and wouldn't want anything else. Ian.
  16. welder
    I understand that rechargeable batteries can develop a memory. After several "short" charges all they'll accept is just that. It's good to run them completely flat then soak charge. Apparently. Ian.
  17. welder
    Be interesting to know what was "said". Ian.
  18. welder
    We've got them all around Birmingham, everywhere within the Inner Ring Road. £8-00 a day for my Mitsubishi Shogun, £8-00 a day for my Transit Jumbo. So £16-00 a day before I've even begun work. They're calling it a Clean Air Zone. Ian.
  19. welder
    My son is obsessed with carp rods. Over the years he's spent a great deal of money on several sets of three rods. His go-to, all-time favourites? Three Chub Outkasts that cost him £145, several years ago. It isn't all about the money. Ian.
  20. welder
    That's some serious ear ring. Ian.
  21. welder
    Know what, Greekskii? I'm beginning to think that your alternative suggestion may be the way to go. I know from previous experience how hot it can get in France during the summer months and the lake we're on is closely surrounded by dense forest so a cooling breeze is unlikely. Briefly wielding a towel has got to be better than on and off with waders and an opportunity to cool off isn't to be missed. Ian
  22. welder
    Thanks. Highy. This confirms what I suspected. I'll take a look at the decent quality stuff. Ian.
  23. welder
    Glad you're sorted. Ian.
  24. welder
    And therein lies the rub. Almost literally, I suspect. I'd imagine that we'd be wearing the things for long periods whilst fishing as I don't suppose it makes sense to keep putting them on and removing them. Ian.
  25. welder
    Thanks for this, I was wondering about sizing. I guess a visit to Angling Direct would make sense. Try for size etc. Ian
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