peterpikefisher

any one got any updated info on this place i had a look on various forums and could only find threads from about 2007 or older some mentioned KHV one of the lads on the SCG is thinking of a weeks holiday/fishing at White Acres this July so any info would be appreciated cheers Pete.

having an over wrap wont stop the condensation you need good ventilation such as the newer sti twin skin it has mesh roof panels on the inner skin only which help air circulation most of the newer twin skin bivvys have something similar try looking on google/youtube for videos showing bivvys in use such as company demo videos this might help you.

so what about the good old fashioned reserve the humble Docking leaf

the sti might be heavy for some folk but the quality is ace weight about 14 kg i don't use a barrow i carry it with all of my gear mostly in 1 lift thats 3 rod inc reels rod pod brolly 2 tackle boxes scales in holdall/ / xl carryall/ bait bag landing net /unhooking mat/ grub bag bed chair and chair and can walk with out a rest for about 800 yards if required take the weight of the bivvy across the shoulders and the rest of the gear hanging from arms and chest total weight about 45 kg not that much.

both mine and my sons no info about bylaws

no i picked it up on here and sent in 3 emails before i got this reply

Hi man the jrc contact has had a few bad reports on other sites , i have not had any personal dealing with this bivvy , i have a jrc sti 1 man a top piece of kit however i would advise you to go for the 2 man version there is a lot more room better still look www.bivvies.co.uk/ then read this the following has been copy/paste from an other site btw steve is a well known and trusted angler down south , HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT BIVVY Let me start by saying there’s no such thing as a perfect bivvy. As with many purchases it’s all a matter of compromises. What’s best for me, my style of fishing and the venues I fish won’t necessarily be best for you. Here are a few of the questions to ask yourself before deciding what to buy, some obvious, others you may not have thought of. How long does it take and how easy is it to set up and dismantle? If it's hissing down this can be pretty important! Also the easier it is to take up and down the more likely you are to move to fish you see feeding. Will the inner get wet if you're setting up in the rain (a problem with many tents and a few bivvies)? Is there an inner in fact? This reduces condensation but increases weight. How heavy is it? Here, how far you’ve got to walk to your swim is obviously important. Also consider the shape for transportation. For instance will it go into your rod holdall, or will you need a barrow. If the latter, are there any stiles or fences to get over? How roomy is it? Will it take all your gear? Remember you’ll need a lot more for a week long session than an overnighter. However a big bivvy may not fit in tight swims. How much visibility does it give so that you can watch the water and/or your indicators? For many non-carp anglers in particular this can be vital. Front windows and a see-through door are very useful here. How quick and easy is it to get out of in a hurry? Is the door fiddly to open, especially at night? Is there a pronounced lip you could fall over? How mossie proof is it? On some waters this can make the difference between comfort and hell! How cool is it in the summer (most bivvies get really hot then)? The thinner the material, especially if there’s only one skin, the worse the heat will be. Good ventilation, or better still rear windows or a second exit in the rear are very useful here. So is extra headroom and a vent in the ceiling. How warm is it in the winter? Obviously a heavier material will help here but will add weight. The answer may be an extra skin just for winter use. However bear in mind these rarely have windows so visibility may be restricted. How does it stand up to strong winds? Is it stable enough? Some lightweight bivvies simply aren’t up to gale force weather. Talking of winds, does the bivvy rustle and flap in the wind? Those with a central roof vent do when the waterproof cover to protect the vent goes on. How easy is it to keep clean? Here a groundsheet or an inner that can be taken out for washing can be a blessing. These are by no means all the factors you need to consider. However I hope they enable you make a better choice as to what’s right for you. I’ll leave you with just one final bit of advice. When you do buy your next bivvy do have a trial run setting it up in the garden. The time spent will be more than saved on the bankside and won't spoil your fishing trip. This I’ve learnt from bitter experience! Steve Burke

Dear Mr Douglas, Many thanks for your e-mail of 02 January 2010. We are currently writing to all those who have responded to the advertised byelaws so far, addressing the concerns raised in any objections and acknowledging any letters of support. You have raised concerns that anglers may not be aware of the proposals. May I explain what we have done to address this? In summer 2009, we conducted a large informal consultation with angling and fisheries interests to help us develop our proposals. This included consulting with our regional Fisheries Advisory Committees. We also sent details of the consultation to the various national angling and fisheries bodies (including the Angling Trust) and by e-mail to 300 000 anglers who bought their licence on-line. We also publicised the consultation widely through the angling media, which covered the story over several successive weeks. By the end of the consultation, we received over 1000 responses across all three byelaw proposals. Regarding the formal consultation, ie advertising the byelaws as we are required to do in law, we have done what we feel is reasonable to bring the byelaws to the attention of anglers without incurring excessive cost (rod licence income). Our only statutory requirement is to place a notice in the London Gazette, which we did on 16 December 2009. However, in addition, we advertised the byelaws on the websites of several national daily papers, as well as on several angling media websites, we wrote to all the angling and fisheries representative groups and wrote to all those who responded to the earlier informal consultation. We also issued press releases which generated several articles in the angling press. All these directed people to our website where they could download the byelaws and detail of how to respond. Writing to every one of our 1.2 million licence holders is simply not cost-effective (we only have e-mail addresses for on-line licence buyers and doing so by post is for the remaining 900 000 is likely to cost in excess of £500 000). While we can not reach every angler in the country, we hope as a result of both exercises, many anglers have had the opportunity to see our proposals and contribute to the debate. With regard to "prosecuting innocent anglers", it is not in the public interest to prosecute unnecessarily and so we will make sure the final byelaws are publicised as widely as possible, through the media, angling and our own websites, and our own publications. I hope you find this reassuring. Kind regards, Paul Lidgett

no we have about 10 inches of ice up here.

did you go up the ski slope area or nearer to striation , i ask because when i was on the bypass i saw some poor sod go arse over elbow just at the right of the ski slope next to the new golf course

Recently Italian scientists claimed they could locate the G-spot using ultrasound scans. I don't Believe it i have been looking for it since i discovered sex ( Age 11) not found 1 yet , now if it was the PMT spot that's different i reckon there are thousands of them every time i go near her she goes mental asking what you doing ? i replyed knitting a sweater what do you think, wrong answer DOH! thak god for fishing

if anyone can get it then good for them if not try this , Buy a bag of Cat litter 20 kg mix with 2-3 kg cooking salt this amount should be enough your path clear for about a week remember to mix it well before use good luck everyone.

nice one mate a hattrick on your first day

if your fully comp its fek all to do with you if the other party is farting about tell them to repair your car as per contract or you will contact the trading standards

Such a Small Rod but Oh What a Big Auger you have

have a look here then scroll down to bottom post and see result click here

i got 1 decent sized bag for my jrc bivvy from (kids) 1 wireless remote kit (ultimate vision) from The( wife ) she must have asked some of my mates last time she bought me fishing gear it was from the pound shop . and yet to come this years EA licence 2010 to 2011

get going mate try it a few time then if it suits you or not post up here with the results/opinion on the place i aint next door to the place i traveled over 200 miles to fish this venue all the best to you and yours have a very good 2010 i have had my 1st fish this morning.

fish Scotland

I'm in Scotland we count differently Honest mate

caught on fizz bomb cocktail minced up fish scraps mixed with bicarb powder steradent tablet and tuna oil molded in to flat 5 inch pieces 2 inches thick fist time i tried this works quite well got my idea from the pike bait bomb the fizz might help attract the pike for mix i used roughly 4 fishes ( roach perch mackerel bluey) whole 3 table spoons bicarb 1 steradent tablet 4 tea spoons tuna oil single hook running ledger 3 oz lead 2 runs but only caught the second i think the first fish dropped the bait

old post or not i reckon that surface fishing lures like plugs/poppers /fly/lightweight spinners are the most productive for summer pike in my opinion

was only out for a few hours only a couple of spots that weren't frozen over saw 1 other fisher a lady she had 6 roach up to 3/4 lb not bad for this stretch of the canal. i am planing to get out more this year so i can get my son experience especially overnight fishing he has been wanting to go for some time now but the weather was not up to much last year. hope things get better weather wise this year.

18 lb pike 1 hour ago from the union canal aquaduct above the river almond near broxburn west lothian

Bring back Durex Gold for the gent with a Big Walloper extra inch for some of us