lyn

I'm happy to do the barbel fish-in, can either go for the Royalty or Throop in Christchurch. The Royalty does have loos and a cafe and pubs close at hand. I have to admit I'm hooked on kayak fishing at the moment but was out on Wed eve having a look at the stretch of the Thames. Only been out a few times. Thanks to JV I now have three kayaks!! don't ask. Anyway me being me entered a competition in Swanage on my 3rd time out fishing, had to anchor up which I'd never done before! I was pleased to find that out of the 109 competitors there were 3 women!! Anyway back to the fish in, I miss meeting up with you all and it would be lovely to see some of you again and some for the first time. Another place we could go if you want to make a weekend of it is Manor Farm at Evesham, Lakes and a stretch of the Warks Avon, Liam had a 2lb 4oz roach out of the river when we went a few years ago and Budgie told me there are zander in the river. A really nice mixed venue something for everyone.

Hope that wasn't in the UK.

Thought this might be of interest to you, one of the guys from the kayaking forum selling this, Purchased as new but never used I have a Hardy Conquest 4.5" centre-pin reel (in black) for sale. A perfect addition for any kayak angler to enjoy trotting on the rivers for Dace, Roach, Chub, Mullet etc., or float / ledger ratchet lake fishing. Synonymous with quality, these reels retail at £299, I am asking for £149 + postage (if required). I am Bournemouth based and welcome any inspection. Photo's seem to large to upload but I can email if requested. Let me know if you are interested and I will send contact details.

Fantastic news Steve, well done to you and the team also the guys that caught them!

It's great being a gardener as I just collect them as I'm doing peoples gardens then pop them in the wormery!

Well done, I can remember how excited I was when I had my 6.6 out of the Kennet.

I have 2 and 3oz that came with my rod. Good as you have the choice to suit conditions or fish you are targeting. lyn

My Fox rucksack comes with a waterproof cover. You could as has been suggested try something like fabsil or a barbour wax. Not sure how you can make the quiver stiffer, my old one was quite floppy but I have a neoprene one now which is a lot stiffer. lyn

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy new year. Lyn

A belated Merry Christmas to you all. Been away at my sons for Christmas, letting someone else do all the work! Hope you all had a good one.

The Thames?

Andy_1984, I did suggest a memorial fish in for him down here, not much interest but some of us would like to come up next spring if you want to organise one on Lomand or somewhere. lyn

When I walked the Blackwater river walk a few years ago I was looking for fishing places rather than walk. Swallowfield have a club, there was details on a board near the church but you may find them on line. As has already been said the RAE shut down years ago but that's not to say the club did. Will be interesting to know if it still exists. Good luck with your search. lyn

Emma if they hadn't caught the pike on a second bait she would have been trailing that lot round and most certainly have got snagged up and died. Good footage but I was holding my breath hoping that was going to be a happy ending!!

Thank you both. I will try and find that forum. I'm going to spend the winter getting it fitted out but hope to get out and have a go for some winter cod if possible. I have the kayak but there is so much I need to buy for it but having fun looking! Found an ebay shop that also has a shop in Truro that has offered me a discount on a multiple purchase. The rate I'm going it's getting near a 4 figure sum! All your fault JV44!! lol

Hi, anyone lurking that fishes off the south coast. It would be nice to be able to go out with someone else when I'm out on my own which would be more often than not. lyn and again!!

Hi, anyone lurking that fishes off the south coast. It would be nice to be able to go out with someone else when I'm out on my own which would be more often than not. lyn

Can't help with Kent I'm afraid but just like to say welcome to Anglers net, nice to see another lady on here. I'm sure Leon or Budgie will be able to help you on this one. lyn

Chesil beach has been getting some good reports this year. When are you going and I will try and get some updated info for you? I was in your neck of the woods last week picking up a kayak I've bought for sea fishing. lyn

Been looking at the Skagit, will look at the Carlisle. PS. Found one with £55 off so only £65!! Renrag do you have one, if so do you use it on the sea? Sorry, lots of questions from this newbie to the sport. I expect one day I will have wished I'd taken up knitting in my old age!!!

Thank you. It was good being able to use Steves paddles. He is a very experienced sea canoeist which is why I ask him for his help. I've never been on the sea on one before and I am very much a novice!! He gave me two types to try, straight and ergonomic. We were paddling with a low stroke and both found the 215s we were using a bit short (yak is 86cms) in that we were sometimes hitting the sides, well me more than Steve. It would be great if I can find somewhere that will let me try before I buy. Also, I suppose for fishing I'm not going to be going any distance but we go to Scilly every summer and will hopefully go 'Island Hopping' on it. My teenage son thinks it's so cool that we finally have something to do this on! For this reason I will need a paddle that will be good for distance as well. Re; core muscles, I said to my friend that now I have this new 'man' in my life I have the incentive to get fitter and loose some weight! lol Thanks again lyn

Are we talking old in 10yrs or 100yrs?? I use a shimano for my barbel fishing that must be getting on for 20yrs old and I wouldn't change it. I have quite a few old mitchells that occasionally get an airing as well. lyn

Can't help I'm afraid but let us know how you get on. I'm hoping to get out Monday either Hayling or Portsmouth. lyn

Hi all As Andy has been a member for some years and in the past we have raised a glass to lost friends/members at a fish in then I felt it would be nice to raise a toast to Andy another virtual friend that I've lost on here. As Christmas seems to go on forever this year, I thought I would hold it on the Basingstoke canal at Odiham Hants. I know a long way from Scotland! Maybe we could venture across the border in the spring for a pike fish in on Loch Lomand or somewhere. Lets say between 27th and 31st of December. If anyone is interested then please add your name and best day. Day tickets are only a few pound. I can't guarantee masses of big fish but with a pub next door I'm sure we can have a good day. Thoughts on a post card please lyn

Andy gave me advice when I took Liam up to Loch Lomand pike fishing when he was 7/8 yrs old, he's 19 now so Andy has been on this forum a long time. My condolences to his family and friends. lyn