Paulfisher

Actually Janet, it was 4lb 14oz. That's almost 5lb, not just over 4lb. And, at the risk of sounding childish. Nar nar na nar nar.

It's all fiction Andy. She would do a lot better and be more productive if she would stay in the kitchen.

You said it girl.

I have something to look forward to then.

Again, I refer you to a previous text message!!!

Sorry? A What? A lady? Good god. You wish! Seriously though Janet, Well done. You were the better angler on the day. I will however thrash you next time, as soon as my back has heeled from your whip lashes. Paul.

Janet, I refer you to a previous text.

Hi Newt. Please tell me why I should be penalised for taking the time to learn how to use a pole? I only go to the pole and the margins if the fish are not taking on my rod! Anyway, WickerDave is quite correct when he wrote "I think it's about time it was total weight not numbers that decided the winner. I'm sure Paul would win every time then" Thank you WickerDave.

Isn't it funny how quickly you post your stories when you win. And that's what they are, STORIES. Your line is not 5.3 lb breaking strength. It is however 5.3 lb KNOT STRENGTH. I am not going to sing to you any more. The game is now afoot. It starts here. We will see just whom is the looooooooser. Just you wait. I will show you madam.

Loooooooooooooooooooooooser. Nar nar na nar nar The trophy belongs to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. He he he.

That's not fare Newt. Whose side are you on? Male or female. Come on Newt we have to stick together man.

I can only ask you to read one of last nights texts my dear. Paul

I know you don't like it when I use large and loud text so; BRING IT ON MAMA

OK. That's enough. I've had it with you Missy. What a load of bunkham!! You never tell the full story. You omitted the fact that you had both brollies, one for the wind and one for the rain. I had none. I gave up my brolly to you because I am a gentleman. You also made me use those new STRAIGHT hooks that you bought from the joke shop. How am I supposed to compete? I was ringing wet, cold, tired and using quick release hooks that take "Catch and Release" to a different level. Very humane, if the bait stopped on the straight hook, the bite registered on the float and released the fish on the strike!! And why did you make me hold my 16 metre pole in the air during that thunder storm. I was correct about measuring the distance of a storm. Saying "One crocodile, two crocodile" and so on, is the same as saying "one thousand and one, one thousand and two" Say it five times between lightening and thunder and the centre of the storm is approximately 1 mile away. Seriously Janet. Fantastic day. You really did do well (for a woman) As far as that comment I made about going back to the kitchen sink, one, we brought it with us and two, the reason you come fishing is because you're no bloody good in the kitchen!!

Hi Guys. I can only reiterate what has already been said and thank Janet for bringing this to my attention. I too have sent an e-mail to Radio Lancs condemning the removal of the said page. Although personally, I didn't use it. However, I know a lot of anglers (beginners and experienced) that have used it and found it to be very useful and informative!! I hope this action taken by the members of the forum persuades the BBC to reconsider their actions. I have many problems with my fishing technique and, like Janet, have been offered guidance by Martin James at his stretch of the Ribble. Paul

Hi Newt. Paul here. Thanks for that offer. Very neighborly of you sir. That is more than I can say for the attitude of a certain lady angler. When I loose a so called "FRIENDLY" match I am in ore of the winning angler and accept defeat and I am only too pleased that my fishing buddy has had a good day. But, when this certain lady angler looses (I use the term Lady loosely) She uses every excuse she can for loosing. "The seat's too hard" "The water is too wet" " The sky was too high" or " I only brought TWO flasks and forgot to pack the kitchen sink. I tell you Newt, there's no hope for me. I am on a hiding to nothing. I cannot do rite for doing wrong. But time will show where the trophy belongs!! Paul. A male Angler. Post Script. I do have a big mouth and VERY BIG trousers.

Finally you know your place Madam. I think, erm.... I now have the trophy. And I think I have it for TWO weeks. You will never win it back!!

Tell the net about today Janet. He he he. And you still walked off with the trophy. Whats that all about?

Hi Newt. She is very hard on me you know. I don't think my voice is that bad. She beets me with a stick when ever I catch a fish. She is cruel and vindictive. I believe she has bought a whip this week to hurt me properly. This is a cry for HELP Newt. Please sort her out. She will listen to you. She wouldn't allow me to record my singing. If I did it secretly, and she found out, I would be DOOMED. Last Friday whilst night fishing, she made me sit all night with my feet in the cold pond water. She said that the rats will chew off my toes. What can I do.

I knew you were a little bit miffed about being beaten again Janet. But, did you have to come around and slash my tyres? I say. Bad cricket old girl

You keep extracting the urine about my singing, but I do recall you requesting several numbers. As you have written so eloquently, It was the company that made the night. (I am so relieved that Ray turned up) We may have to do it all again this weekend. Are you up for it?

15 - 9 I believe Janet.

My day will come my dear!

Hey you. I didn't sing any ABBA. You have made me quite famous on this site. People will be asking me tp perform for them!! Maybe going to dip my rod on Saturday. You interested? Might try Sabden. Paul.

It just depends what the request is!! I used to be a folk singer. Every time I started to sing people said "Oh Folk"