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DIY and decorating under way! Fabsil on order, it's about time I cleaned and protect the bivvy. Not so sure I've got the time for cleaning all my gear though! Back to work next week 😕

That fully scaled is a beauty, fish of a lifetime. Nice one yonny!

I booked majorca for late May with TUI. Thankfully paid on credit card, so hope to get a full refund. Friends in that industry advised to get the refund, due to the control factor. If you accept an alternative and something caused a further cancellation, then you could risk the financial loss. Having the money to pay for an alternative should put you in a stronger position if and when things are available, chances are you can get a better deal. I'm sure it's going to take a while before things find an equilibrium.

Must have app!! Maybe the title for a new thread?? What cue do you use mate? UK's mine

Where"s kieffer blooming sutherland when you need him?? He'll sort this all out, in 24!!

As usual unclear messages from our pompus leaders. It would appear its only key workers that should be going to work?? If I am wrong I would be happy to be corrected!!

We've seen the worst in human nature with the denial and panic buying, it's time for the good to show now. Everyone is pulling together and doing their bit in whatever way. I consider myself very fortunate to still have some freedom and the ability to take my son to the park, without getting close to anyone. My thoughts are with those who are suffering around the world and the amazing people who continuously provide care and support for those less fortunate among us. Be strong and please be safe lads and lasses!

I meant that I sound like a tree hugger with my statement mate. Whilst I don't wish ill to anyone. The only sure thing about life, is that, we all have an end date. I hope to see human nature change for the better on the other side of this🤞🤞

I'm in the camp, of it's a natural order knid of thing!! I hope the long term effect will be for the greater good of mankind👍 Find a tree and give it a 🤗

We will have a lock down soon I think. Like you say most people don't observe the advice. I believe our world will never be the same again. Hopefully for the better.🤞

NOOOOOOOOO😭😭😭😭😭

Oh. I just had a quick look, didn't see that! They are expecting it to be busy with no one able to go abroad now😒

My mate that I'm going with 🤔 I will begin interrogation now!

I was due to be going to Linear next month, my mate was going for a week and I was due to join him for the last 72. Apparently they are only giving 48hr tickets??? Not too sure what that would achieve, but definitely a spanner in the plans.

Has the C word been banned on here?? I'm surprised no one is talking about our current health crisis situation!! VERY CRAZY TIMES WE'RE LIVING IN!!

Split shot between the hook/hair and bait, or soft and stiff hook link. (try rigmarole hydrolink). If I want to pin down my line, I use a flying back lead. Personally, I never use leaders. I don't really use them, like you say fiddly. I use pva mesh with a few boilies. When I have used them, I turn it inside out, hook through the bag, turn it back in, straighten hair, half fill with boilies and crumb, place lead in, compacting more bait as much as possible. Pull the line to the middle, around 3/4 full, pinch excess and line, twist a few times, compacting the bait, wrap several times with pva tape (not string), couple of granny knots. Carefully trim excess around line, fold, lick n stick the bottom corners. Practice makes perfect mate

I've always found the smaller ones a prone to tangling. A mate had the same issue too. Is that down to my mediocre casting ability or just the small spomb at a reasonable distance. I never have tangles with a large one🤔

I just got a friend one of these, only £47 loaded with braid. Comes with a rod as well for £90. The reel seems OK. Good value for a new set up. I believe Highy may know how it performs.

For real! Just got PCN. Last week I forgot to pay up in time. The auto pay won't work for some unknown reason. Anyway £80 FOR CC!! THEN ANOTHER £80 FOR ULEZ??? I AM BLEEPING BLEEPING FIZZED OFF!! This government outlawed Wonga and the like, for extortionate inflation. Well look at this scheme £24 on the day, £26.50 the day after, then after that it's £160??????????? I am fuming😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬😠🤬🤬😠

Personally, I was advised by a mechanic a while back. Look at what the taxi drivers use. My previous motor was a passat, great motor, just needed bigger for work. I've had a Vito for the past 5 years, love it. Paid about £5k, no major issues, now has 315K on the clock. Hoping to trade it in for a newer model next year, if we get a good SCRAPPAGE scheme with this ULEZ

Sort the guttering out, repoint with 4 in 1. I wouldn't apply water repellent on until the end of summer, allow the bricks to dry out. If you stop evaporation externally, guess which side the damp comes out??? If its a solid wall highy, consider putting a mesh cavity membrane, dot n dab plasterboard to that. Good luck mate

Just put a few kilo of Bait on a spot at the estate lake, ready for an overnighter this Saturday 🤞

I tried sweetcorn goo for a while when they first came out. No luck. My preffered dip is Betalin, lovely sweet flavouring. done me a few fish, had my only fish out the car park on it, so I'm fairly confident it works. I agree with the above comments, not much point in glugging freebies, it's the hook ait I want to make more attractive. Seems logical, that's why I've applied it to my fishing.

I'd have to say the best jacket I own is a North face one, with a fleece liner. Not cheap but very good quality and effective in all weather's! Had it about 10 years, still in good condition 😉

I've got a 72 hour sesh booked (with the missus) late April at Linear. Looked on their website, Oxlease closed due to flooding, some of the lads are absolutely smashing st johns🤯. I wish I could get there now!! I've not been there for the last 2 years, so really looking forward to it🤞 My mates, making noises about a new prototype Bait from A2, to take with us. I've been using their Bait the last few times out and seems to work better than the last few brands I have used.