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How long have you had the transmitters? If you calmbtyem, they might be nice and swap them. If you don't ask, you don't get.

Is this the type of thing you're after? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mono-2-5mm-3-5mm-Socket-Adapter/dp/B000LAUXPG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1WONBWKMGMMIW&keywords=2.5mm+to+3.5mm+adapter+mono&qid=1655139623&sprefix=2.5mm+to+3.5mm+adapter+mono%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-3 I searched for '2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter mono'. I'm not sure there's anywhere that would get them to you before the weekend though (no prime). A stereo adapter could also work as long as the break between the middle and front contact is in the same place.

We've all done something similar at one time or another. It's probably not worth returning at that cost.

Isotopes are usually made of tritium have a 1/2 life of 4500 days (lets call it 10 years). The glow from an isotope will be less than 1/2 as bright as when you purchased them after 10 years, but they will be glowing constantly over that time. If you want a constant glow, then isotopes are the only way to go. Those UV reactive things will initially glow much brighter than an isotope, but will fade off very quickly and I can't imagine them giving off any light after an hour. Similar idea, but the energy can't be stored in the phosphor for much longer than an hour total. Were you had? Check the listing and read the details. All the isotopes on ebay seem to start at £9.

Aren't you supposed to be baiting your hook, not your net?

You've got a better view than I have this morning. I hope you get some interest at least.

Sounds like you'll have a great time elmo. What venue are you going to. I really need to get away to somewhere in France some time. Preferably an snall exclusive lake with swimming pool. I know there plenty of places, but I struggle to find decent reviews. That roof box sounds like a great idea. I remember seeing one that looked like a converted thule roof box at some shows years ago. Just looked up roof rod boxes now and the inno ones look really good, but you'll need a separate box for the rest of the kit. Are you using a standard roof box setup or a dedicated fishing one?

I went a couple of tmes about 5 years ago. We had the last Lodge on the middle lake. Really nice and peaceful. It's s lovely place. I didn't have much luck on the top lake, but once I found the fish on the middle lake, I had fairly regular catches. If I remember, they said no alarms, but if you ask nicely and have them so they don't disturb anyone else they seemed to be OK about that. There's a nice little swimming pool for the rest of the family too. Our first visit, we found a hornets nest in the loft of our lodge (they were using a vent). Told the owners and they had it sorted the following morning. Don't leave your outside door light on otherwise you will find hornets or similar hanging around. It is in the country so bugs are to be expected. We didn't get stung at all though.

Well that certainly sounded like an adventure. I've recently started back out again after a couple of years break. Unfortunately for me, covid was bussier than ever. Do you have any club lakes near you that might have a better angler to swim ratio? I had a similar situation to you with my only catch so far (I only really do days), so had to make do with an unhooking matt pic. Anyway at least you learnt things an will hopefully be able to get things sorted for next time. There will be a next time, won't there?

I disagree. What about people without passports/driving licenses. You shouldn't have to have a passport with you to go fishing. No one under 16 has a driving license. what do you do then. As I said earlier, if a person in authority (EA bailiff with ID, police or similar) asks, you can provide them the required information. If you stumble, then they can ask more probing questions. Just remember back to when you were 16 or 17 and trying to buy a bottle of Cider for you and your mates on a Saturday night or trying to get into a club with fake ID.....

Why should I be in this day and age. Having a physical token to show that I've paid some money is rather old fashioned. When did you last hear of the police asking for a 'producer'? It's all online. As much as we try to fight it, the movement forward is to have everything online. I bet in the next year or 2 the EA will do away with a physical license because it costs extra money that they could put into staffing/development.

I have bought my license and have an email proving that. If I am fishing without my phone (it's a chance to get away from modern life) and have not recieved a physical license (you are not legally required to carry it when fishing) how would I prove to you I have a license. That's a bit unfair. A fishing license is like a driving license. I don't have to show you my driving license to buy a car or if you stop me on the road. Even if I was parking in a car park that you own, you wouldn't be entitled to see my driving license, so why are you entitled to see my fishing license? Whilst I have a fishing license, if anyone other than the EA or a person in authority (police or similar) asked me for it, I would respectfully refuse to show it. Your license does not entitle you to act on the EAs behalf. There are too many people who think they are entitled to check on things that are beyond their remit.

Hi guys, I've got a Fox Bolt Bubble (medium). What sort of rod would you pair it with? My main rods are 2.75lb through action, but I am concerned they would be a bit stiff. I'm not looking to get to the other side of the lake, just the other side of the feeding fish which will probably be at catapult range. Thanks.

My RM Toaster (original XL) got put on the hob at home with the utensils still inside. As you can imagine, the toaster is now toast and even if you could clean it, I want to replace it anyway. I'm going to get the XL, but which type would you go for now if you had the choice? The physical clip look like it would keep the 2 halves together better with large items, but if you have a connect do you find the 2 halves popping apart a problem?

I use the Bob Roberts luminous butt grips and have for years. For around £3 each you can't get better value. My rods lock in there nicely. They may be cheap and cheerful, but they do the job and seem to last. Admittedly, I'm not fishing rainbow lakes and I'm using a bait runner, so my takes don't require some form of concrete foundation, however I'm not out there in freezing conditions that may affect the rubber.

Happy new year to you too. Unfortunately, my personal opinion of Thorpe Lea is not positive. Firstly, there was a KHV outbreak back in 2016. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/koi-herpesvirus-disease-outbreak-confirmed-in-surrey Personally, I won't go to anywhere I know has had KHV. It looks like the FHI have lifted the restrictions they had in place. Secondly, it can be a bit of a scrum to get a swim at opening time. Thirdly, you have to choose your swim when you arrive and it's marked off on a board at the entrance. If you go for a walk around, you could miss out on your favoured swim. It's probably less of an issue at this time of year. Finally, back when I did try this place, fish were falling off my hooks all the time due to poor mouth condition. It is a commercial runs water and attracts the casual and less than attentive crowd. I'm sure there are other places around that are better if you want a bend in your rod.

I've been to otter falls in Devon the past 2 years. They've got lakeside lodges, a swimming pool and an on-site bar serving food. The only real limits are no night fishing and supposedly no alarms, but they let me use mine on silent. The fish run up to around 20lb and average about 10lb. There's also a place in Somerset with a private lake for a mobile home. I saw it featured on YouTube by cooking and carping and Alain Blair. Can't remember the name, but looks pretty good.

Hi guys, Has anyone had any experience with these bivvys? I currently have an old trakker brolly system which is ok, but I want something a bit bigger with more hearoom.

Hi guys. One of the side plates on one of my Shimano reels has fallen off. It's not broken, it's only glued on so I need to glue it back on. I was planning on using some isopropyl alcohol to clean the surfaces and then some 2 part epoxy glue to stick it back down. Does this sound like a good plan or are there better products for this?

Try using an isobutene gas for winter. It should be good down to -10 whereas normal butane is only good down to 0. I think Jetboil gas is made using isobutene.

If I was a fishery owner, I wouldn't want the additional hassle of having to challenge and check everyone entering my fishery. I would be running a business, not acting as a policeman. If it was put into law, then that would be something they would then have to police, but whilst it is not an obligation, why should they enforce checks. Buying a ticket to fish is not like purchasing alcohol. Do you need to show a car salesman your driving license to buy a car? It's the same situation. If they start acting as an enforcer without the legal obligation to do so, there are unfortunately a minority who will start making threats. The EA are a non-profit QUANGO, partly funded by DEFRA.

Hi guys. Has anyone ever fished Otter Falls near Honiton? We'reoff there in a few weeks and was hoping someone could give me some advance info. They've got s stretch of the river otter with some brown trout in it, so I may even try chucking some fluff. Thanks.

I've never fished there, but have had a look around. From what I've heard, it's very deep with very steep slopes. As it's an old flooded quarry, there isn't much in the way of margins. There was a small group of fish cruising around when I went, but it was only a handful however they looked to be a decent size. The main reason I haven't been back is because of the bike trials. When I go fishing, I'm not keen on the noise from bikes surrounding me for several hours a day. I want peace and quiet. The bike trials are scheduled 10am the 2pm Saturday and Sunday except when there's a meet on. I think I heard that Terry Hearn cut his teeth here when he was a lad.

I have some of this. I've yet to try it out, but looks to be a good idea in places where they are a nuisance. Has anyone got any experience with it?

Unfortunately that doesn't show enough info. I have an old Micron MX which I have taken apart to show you what I need to see. In the below photos, there is a green board with the electronics. I would need to see a pic of that for your alarm. It looks like in manufacturing, they've covered the board in hot melt glue for waterproofing, which may complicate things.