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Thanks for the replies. Will try stick float if conditions are ok. Feeder if not. At least I feel abit more confident that I wasn't too far away in my thinking.
cheers
Rob
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I'm working in Reading for a couple of days next week and planning an overnight stay. Hopefully may get an early finish so would like to try the Thames before the end of the season. The office is not far away from this stretch and I have looked into how to get a day ticket etc. However my only experience of river fishing is on small rivers or streams. I have tried to fish the free bit in Marlow before without success. I am a bit intimidated by big rivers. Not sure were to fish and how far to cast and even what method. My only big river success was catching grayling in the centre of Cardiff fishing a big waggler casting as far as I could and catapulting maggots. I think that it was more down to luck that I caught a few.
So any advice on how to tackle this stretch. I have had a look on google and it looks like there are a few overhanging trees but not that far out. There's a few drainage outlets but mainly its just open water. I was planning to take a float rod and a feeder rod with worms, magotts and bread. Maybe some hemp and liquidised bread as groundbait.
I was thinking of running a float towards one of the trees, maybe just slightly further out so I could let it run in front of the tree a little. Also casting a feeder about 3 quarters the way across and again just towards a tree. Am I on the right track or should I try something else. Just want to catch anything so I can say I've caught from the Thames.
Thanks in advance
Rob
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Blimey, that's bad luck ! I did have my suspisions with them apparantly comeing from the same place as the cortesi pin's and so many people having prob's with the cortessi's.
fishfinder, send it back for a refund and get an okuma aventa pro, they're going cheap on fleebay and they are a superb reel !
Go outdoors doing the following at a discount. also extra 10% off till 9th sept
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/svendsen-avent...tch-reel-p99561
Under £63
Regards Rob
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Interesting idea. Something I hadnt thought of. I would have to check which if any of my shads etc would float enough to be able to give it a go. Not keen on the idea of having to mess about keeping it afloat if it isnt buoyant enough though. It is a consideration at least.
Couldn't you add inserts of more buoyant material, like foam into soft lures to help them float if they are a little heavy. just a thought.
regards
Rob
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Hi Anderoo
for years now most of my end of seasons has seen a fair few after dark sessions for bigger roach on the river. As it gets a little lighter for me its easy to get riverside just before dark on way home from work.
I have had frustrating sessions when its hard to hit bites but all the 1lb plus fish I have caught are normally a good wrap round that cannot be missed.
It may be that some of the knocks and rattles were also good fish.
I have always fished as you are obviously afterdark its quiver tip normally cage feeder and my standard 14/16inch hooklength. I use a size 10 hook of a fine wire like you no doubt do and a biggish bit of bread. Fine wire large hooks are getting difficult to find.
I do prefer to use A thin sliced loaf with the crust underdone i.e. white. There is a lovely spot of crust just below where the top curve starts that is my favourite. I peel a bit of this off fold it double and hook it. This gives a firm hookhold without sqeazing it too hard so stays fluffy aswell but it will also stay on hook after several ratlles and attention from smaller fish giving you confidence to leave it out.
When a match angler friend used to fish with me a lot on those days where bites are missed by both of us he would swap things around for ages until he started hitting them. He was always convinced the changes made the difference. Unknown to him I would stick with the same tactics i started with and would also start hitting the bites when he did.
I would stick with what you are doing I think its the right method.
As others have said though sweetcorn has been a favourite big roach bait aswell and it stays on the hook after little fish have had a go. Last year I found that hair rigged produced more fish.
I wonder if its possible to hair rig my favourite bread crust.
John
John
Don't the carp guys use the korum quickstops with punched disks of bread. Wouldn't that work with crust.
Regards
Rob
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I just wanted to share with you all one of the most productive 2 hours I think I've ever had on the river bank!
Saturday afternoon left me with a couple of hours spare, in between child minding duties, so I crept off to my local river, the Blythe, in Solihull.
It's a small river, resembling not much more that a stream in most places, but it always throws up a fish or two regardless.
I bought half a pint of red maggots, which for the Blythe, is quite an extravagance!, as usually I pop out with nothing more that a couple of slices of bread, and headed down.
I was armed with just my float rod and usually a static bait is the method of choice here so I wasn't sure what the results would be.
Anyway to cut out any more rambling, after almost 2 hours I'd caught just under 25lb of fish from the two swims by trotting a float with 2 red maggots.
Almost all were chub but also included were a few small perch and a roach.
7 chub were between 2lb 14oz and 3lb 2oz which appears to be the biggest they go to in this stretch of the Blythe and given how 'intimate' the river is, tremendous sport.
I'd never really tried maggots at the Blythe before and expecting to be inundated with 'small stuff', was surprised at how successful they were over my usual bread approach.
Can't wait to try it again soon.
Delighted of Solihull!
JP
JP
Fished the Blythe a couple of times maybe 2 years ago. Around coleshill. Had a good go with float and tip but didn't even get a bite. Tried maggots bread everything possible. Later found out it was very low on fish. The guy who I spoke to who lived next to the river didn't even fish it anymore. Maybe its better up your way. I was hoping it was going to be my little bit of favourite river, close to home and work. It was a day ticket as well. I was gutted when I failed miserably. Well done
Regards
Rob
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Thanks for the reply. I already have the margin pole so do intend to use it. It does seem to be very robust which of course is what you expect of such a pole. I am not worried about the extra weight of it being composite as it is quite short and I always use a forward rest and also a rear "hook" (clever claw).
The question is whether to elasticate just the top section or the top and composite second section.
My top kits on the Maver pole are elasticated with Prestons hollow 14-17 elastics which should be more than adequate for the fishing I do.
Jim
Jim
I bought a Middy white knuckle (6m) that had a top section elasticated in the pole and a spare top 2 section with some elastic that was about 25. I think the single elasticated section had 12-14 elastic in it. It seems ok with just the single top section. Although I have only had Carp to about 5lb .
Regards
Rob
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Hi Rob,
It would appear that they have been sold mte, sorry.
Dave
Thanks for checking Dave.
Much appreciated
Regards
Rob
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How about trying his mobile number on here ?
Thanks I've been to the site. I'm looking at a guy on the Cemex site who is selling some second hand and a bit cheaper.
Thanks anyway
Regards
Rob
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Hi Rob,
Any joy with this ? If not, let me know and I'll PM him for a contact number if you like ?
Regards
Dave
No still don't know how to contact him. If you could see if he has still got them and how much that would be great.
Thanks
Rob
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He does Rob and yes we can do that. I will let you know when he is down in the Spring.
Thats great. Again I can't thank you enough. AN members are always willing to help. It still surprises me.( even though I should be used to it by now with all the help and advice I have had over the last couple of years)
Thanks and best wishes for the new year.
Regards
Rob
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I'm trying to find some Billy's backbiters and some guy on the Cemex forum is selling some. However I can't reply to his post till I register and do 50+ posts. Anyone on who could ask if he's still got them and give him some contact details.
I know it cheeky but if you don't ask!!
Thanks
Rob
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Rob its a simple job in fact so simple it would be easier for me to do it than explain! The biggest key though is having the materials.
If you can get the rod to Redditch before Tuesday 27th then I will ask my brother to bring it down to me and return it when he goes back home a few days later.I think the plug in extension is probably the best solution so you then can still keep the rod short for transporting.However if that ain't an issue it can be a permanent fit.
No charge.Let me know if that helps and we can discuss details/make arrangements.
Thanks for the fantastic offer. Just the wrong time of year. I don't think I can get it over there before then. With all thats going on at the moment. Does your brother visit regularly as I could wait until later on in the new year. not in a rush as the rod is still usable. Just a nice to have. The plug in would be great. Thats what I had in mind from the start but wasn't sure if it would be strong enough and reliable enough. Thanks again. Maybe I could take you up on the offer next time your brother is visiting.
Regards
Rob
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Thanks for the reply. Its a screw cap I think. To allow the rod sections to come out (if the rings are removed) I will get a photo and post it. I found a document on a website just after I posted. It is from america and suggests using Aluminium tube slightly bigger than the OD of the blank. Inserting the blank in the aluminium tube for extra strength. Would love a removable extension, just didn't think that would be possible. Any links for suppliers of what I might need.Thanks again will sort out a photo tonight
Regards
Rob
Attached some photos looks like inside diameter is 3/4 inch
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you could have a seperate butt extenstion that will push into the end of the butt ,it'll depend on the butt on the telesopic rod wether its a cap or threaded end or solid / sealed end (all in one cork /eva grip ) .
a capped or threaded end is easy you just build a extention with a spigotted end that'll be a tight fit in the butt of the telescopic rod
a sealed end will require it too be opened up to allow a extention to fit .this may require some of the grip too be replaced / removed to allow access ,cant be too specific without seeing the end of the butt section of the rod in question .
if you could upload a picture that would be handy
Thanks for the reply. Its a screw cap I think. To allow the rod sections to come out (if the rings are removed) I will get a photo and post it. I found a document on a website just after I posted. It is from america and suggests using Aluminium tube slightly bigger than the OD of the blank. Inserting the blank in the aluminium tube for extra strength. Would love a removable extension, just didn't think that would be possible. Any links for suppliers of what I might need.
Thanks again will sort out a photo tonight
Regards
Rob
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I know there are lots of clever people on the forums who repair or even build rod. I have a silly question for them. I have a 12' heavy spinning rod (telescopic) which is great for throwing in the boot when I work away. Its ideal for light beach fishing or a bit of piking. The only trouble is it has a short handle. I would love to be able to extend this by about 6 to 8 inches to aid casting. I presume the cork and and duplon handle and the reel seat are on the butt end of the blank. Can you add something into the bottom of the blank and cover it with a grip to extend. The only other alternative is to move the grips and reel seat up towards the butt ring. Any ideas of how to do it.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Rob
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If the supplier had been 'on the ball' as they should have been; then there wouldn't have been this problem in the first place.
It's not really rocket science is it?.
If I were to supply someone with milk (for example) and they suddenly demanded more milk then I would simply increase my charge to suit; if I didn't then I would blame myself and not expect the customer to take all of the blame.
Surely it is not up to the customer to query a suppliers charges, surely it is up to the supplier to keep 'on the ball', and not blame their customers when they don't do their job properly.
If not then at the very least both the Supplier and the customer should take equal blame, and not expect the customer to pay for all of the suppliers silly mistakes.
Similar thing happened to me at my old house. The meter was changed and the paperwork lost. Npower estimated the next bill to be thousands of pounds so didn't send the bill to me. They did this for 12 months then sent a letter saying they "thought we owed" £1100. I refused to pay till I got a proper bill. Another 6 months of arguments and phone call and threatening letters. Finally spoke to someone who could work out the bill from the meter reading I had and got a proper bill. Managed to get them to reduce it for the inconvenience caused and moved supplier straight away. Paid the remainder in installments.
Aged me about 15 years
Regards
Rob
Ah well, that's life I suppose.
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Hi rob I live in northwood in kirkby and go to mill farm dam ( milly ) and I am also a member of a private club up in huyton headding towards halewood area, had a look at the small place up near the sonie factory and didnt like the look of some of the people if you know what I mean.
I know there is other place around but cant seam to get easy access to them unlike the two places I currently fish. and the bread method sounds good i may try that as a hook bait on the mothod feeder next time I get to wet a line ( looks like next week now ) do you still live around kirkby by any chance ?
tight lines all and thanks for the responses so far , would like as much input as possable as so i can make shure i dont blank on my next session
thanks again all
I moved away over 20 years ago but my parents still live on the Old Hall Estate. So I go back quite often. I live in Birmingham now. My Dad fishes at a commercial at the back end of Tower Hill. Stopgate Lane I think its off. Its a typical commercial but seems like a good crowd when I've been there. Guy who runs it is ok when you go regular. He's helped my Dad a lot when he's struggling as he's getting on a bit and not as good on his feet anymore. Its good access for him as he can fish right next to the car.
Is mill farm the one in Tower hill (Mill Lane) i've heard reports of some decent fish but it used to be a complete "no go area" when I was there. You wouldn't walk past it never mind carrying fishing tackle or fishing. I was brought up on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and a few small farm ponds that have been filled in now.
Good luck with your fishing
Regards
Rob
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Adam
I've read about hair rigged disks of punched bread. You can add as many as you like to increase or decrease the size of the bait. It swells up into a nice fluffy soft bait and is easy for the fish to eat. Its also cheap and readily available. I've used bread on canals in the winter for roach and bream and it seems to be ok.
Do you live in Kirkby. I was born and lived for 20 years on the Old Hall Estate. Where do you fish.
Regards
Rob
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The best way is to crunch them underfoot before attempting unhooking! You have to kill them anyway.
Thats a bit easier than whacking it on the head with a pair long nosed pliers. Never thought to kill it first!!!
Regards
Rob
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I don't they're signals are they? Too small?
Interesting footage though. On the Cherwell a few winters back I accidentally dropped a ball of bread mash in the margin and a whopping great cray appeared out of nowhere and hoovered the lot up in a couple of minutes! Since then I've been a lot more generous with my baiting...
I even caught one last weekend on a small rubber shad bounced along the bottom. Nothing is sacred
I caught and landed my first one last week in Newbury. I've had them hang on to the bait before but they have always fell off before I got them out of the water. It was hooked in one of the little things at the side of the mouth. Bugger to unhook. What is the recommended way to dispatch Signals? I know not to throw them back in even if dead.
Regards Rob
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It must make the tip less flexible though, as it has something wrapped over it? Also doesn't it get wet and eventually start to peel off?
Thanks for the idea but I think I'd rather get them painted.
Mine only began to peel after about a year. Ok I probably don't fish as much as most people here but that was probably a couple of times a month. Also includes putting the tip in the water to sink the line and many trips in the rain. The tape is very thin and like cling film it sticks to itself very well. It takes about 10 mins being careful to renew about 3 tips. Make sure its for water pipes as the gas one is slightly thicker. Think its less than a pound in most places for about 10 m reel.
regards
Rob
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Thanks for the responses so far. The tape is a good idea in theory but these tips are very fine (down to 1oz glass) and I'm sure tape would significantly affect the action, plus be very hard to wrap evenly around something so thin.
I reckon ATS is on the right lines, and taping off bits makes a lot of sense. Is there special paint that's needed?
I've done it with fine tips. Plummers tape is stretchy and very thin. have a go you'll be surprised how easy it is. You can even do stripes. Just wind it down slightly overlapping. Like you do with a raquet grip. Its very easy to try it cause it takes about 10 seconds to take off. No sticky residue on the tip either. And its cheap.
Regards
Rob
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I use Plummers tape. (PTFE) white is very easy to see. When it gets dirty or damaged just wind it off and put some more on. It sticks well to tip and itself. Also there is no chance of making a mess of the tips.
Regards
Rob
Which margin pole for a pole noob?
in Coarse Fishing
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I got the Middy pole a couple of years ago. I was in a similar position to you as I had very little pole experience. Started fishing the canals and small ponds for anything. I ended up changing the elastic as it came with quite heavy elastics fitted. It is a great pole, easy to handle, robust but i was disappointed that i could only reach halfway across the canal. Have toyed with gettin a longer pole but for the amount I use it it would not be worth it. I get the impression its for absolute monsters very close in. If your fishing for anything then you may want have the option to go further out but with lighter setup. You can make a pole shorter by taking sections off but you can't make it any longer. Middy do a longer version called the Thriller I think. It might be 8m. Can't remember. But I would definately get another middy pole. 6m may be perfect for your type of fishing though.
regards
Rob