The Diamond Geezer

quote: Originally posted by The Diamond Geezer: quote:Originally posted by GlennB: How would anyone out there define an 'Avon rod' Well, I personally think you'd have to go a long way to find a better original definition than Dick Walker's Mk IV Avon rod. And of course, he didn't use that for carp! He used his classic Mk IV carp rod Of course, these rods then, were built on split-cane blanks and things have moved-on a lot. That said, I personally don't know of a modern carbon-fibre PMC rod that behaves the same way as those old, and heavier, split-cane rods. I have a Masterline JW Avon rod and it's OK; can't say more than that! So, if you're after carp, barbel and pike, I think you're going to need more than one rod. A half-decent carp rod will do OK for your piking, but for barbel I think something more sensitive would be in order. It's the same old story, I'm afraid, that there's no-way you'll get one rod for all species, or even just roach, barbel, carp and pike. DG [ 29. April 2004, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by GlennB: How would anyone out there define an 'Avon rod' Well, I personally think you'd have to go a long way to find a better original definition than Dick Walker's Mk IV Avon rod. And of course, he didn't use that for carp! He used his classic Mk IV carp rod Of course, these rods then, were built on split-cane blanks and things have moved-on a lot. That said, I personally don't know of a modern carbon-fibre PMC rod that behaves the same way as those old, and heavier, split-cane rods. I have a Masterline JW Avon rod and it's OK; can't say more than that! DG [ 29. April 2004, 05:05 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BoozleBear: Back to Matt Hayes - more smoking evidence! In the great Rod Race he gives Mick Brown some tiny kit to catch a Stickleback, part of which was a Swan Vesta match. He gave Mick the choice of an unused or a burnt out one. Now unless they were eating off a camp stove and night fishing for Stickleback (!!!) I'd say he's been lighting fags with them! quote: Originally posted by The Diamond Geezer: Q.E.D. [ 29. April 2004, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by chesters1: chesters1 only appears on here ......

I think that your ground-bait is only part of the problem. Crucians are quite shy, shoaling species that don't like to feed in the presence of other bigger, bullying species, and tend to move into the swim when the other bigger species have eaten what they want, and have moved-on, and things are much quieter..... so try fishing for them accordingly DG

quote: Originally posted by RUDD: Yes smokers take up hospital beds as do drug addicts, the elderly, babies, children, HIV/Aids victims etc etc ALL are entitled to a bed if they can get it as we live in a free country where free treatment is available to all. The elderly cost the NHS more than any other age group per year but is it their fault they have reached that age due to healthy living. Surely they have bought on old age themselves by not dying!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously you don't understand the meaning of self-inflicted illness ... or the difference between lung-cancer sufferers and, for example, the elderly :mad: DG

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quote: Originally posted by RUDD: The point I was making was if a person wants to smoke, let them. That's OK .. just as long as you accept that when any of your family needs hospital help/treatment, and the NHS has no beds free, a long waiting list, and not enough money anyway, or staff as a result, this is because some beds are taken-up by people suffering from self-inflicted smoking-related problems. Same applies to drinkers. And who's paying (in addition to the smokers, of course)? DG [ 26. April 2004, 02:16 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

Some more fuzzy logic here, in my personal opinion: quote: Originally posted by RUDD: A. If a human wants to smoke, drink or take drugs it's up to them. (never mind the law then, and while driving too :confused: and who pays/suffers when they get ill because their liver & lungs are completely clucked-up, or they kill someone's child while driving under the influence ? DG) B. Why should my children have to breath other people's smoke? C. I am all for having smoking rooms in public places. I'm outa here .

___________________ quote: Originally posted by Del_R: "The bullet went in just here and luckily missed all vital organs!" Yup, quite right ... lucky it didn't hit him in the backside quote: Originally posted by Del_R: P.S. Not being a regular reader of AT, what's the fuss about over Des? I've always quite enjoyed the columns of his that I've read. Reading his stuff is OK, it's when you meet him that you realise that he's full of .... eeeerrr .. unprintable Budgie was really commenting on the inaccurate reporting by AT of several catches including one by DT, not on DT per se It's me et al who's been hissed-off by DT too many times over the years. DG [ 26. April 2004, 09:13 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: Why can't the AT get its facts right? They regularly print things which are simply not true. Des Taylor's "one of the biggest **** .... " Aren't you being a tad unfair, Budgie ? _____________ Personally I think he probably is "one of the biggest **** .... " DG

Budgie Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I've just checked with the DLVA on-line and the Registration W4 NKA has, I'm afraid, just been bought (allegedly!), rather appropriately, by none-other than:- ______________ DG [ 25. April 2004, 04:57 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

20,000 Pike disappear (Just like that!) quote: Originally posted by Leon Roskilly: I know that angling pressure is not good for a pike fishery but this is phenomenal. What's the big mystery, guys 'n' gals :confused: .... it's just Budgie's relatives collecting their live-baits for the Season DG [ 25. April 2004, 09:30 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by Nugg: .... in all my life I have never heard of Pike being present in the Cut at Worcester ... Hmmm ... time to slip some pike* in, then, methinks ooops, on a Section 30 of course DG *And some zeds for good measure P.S. This may sound obvious, but if it's your first lure-fishing trip on a new water, as Nugg says, you first need to establish that there are pike in the venue and the best way to find-out is to talk to the Match anglers and other Coarse anglers. As for lures in coloured water, I would suggest small suspending plugs so that you can do stop 'n' start retrieves. [ 25. April 2004, 09:25 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: Nearly had P1 KER but ummed and arghed over the measly fee of £250 from Swansea and subsequently lost it. Don't feel too bad about that, Budgie .... it was probably bought by a more deserving half-decent piker with a large wotsit as well as a big motor DG P.S. The DVLA have reserved W4 NKA for you though [ 25. April 2004, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: I had real bad sinusitus.Went three days without a fag and just carried on! You're a good man, and no mistake, Budgie. I hope others follow your example* and give-up the fags DG [* not with live-baits though ..... oh, nor with spelling ) [ 25. April 2004, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

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quote: Originally posted by Trevor GL: Just got home from a wonderful trip down memory lane, went to St Ives in Cambridgeshire after approx 20 years, walked along the river Great ouse at the back of the town/market area day dreaming it was after the 16 th June what a fabulous place,then went off to an old favourite piking place Holywell where I used to go when I was single had a pint and a pub lunch at the ferry boat Inn, no sign of the ferry anymore but had a chat with an elderly gentleman who used to work with Tom Arnott the guy that we used to hire the fishing punt to us, sadly he died about 9 years ago and there are no punts to be seen anymore, does anyone have memories of this place? or even still fishes there in season it looks much the same as the old days. Yeah, me too, but these days I find that nostalgia's not what it used to be DG

quote: Originally posted by Anthony78: does anybody have any tips for me regarding working lures? Have a look here DG

quote: Originally posted by Anthony78: Can't find any powerpro. Any body know of a site for powerpro?? get your PowerPro here ! DG [ 24. April 2004, 10:35 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by David Johnson: With Respect, Dave Exactly! _________

quote: Originally posted by Andy Macfarlane: Penn Dynabraid Tidecutter Supreme. ..... where do you get it from?? Thanks. here DG

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: Crucians are a good bait DG as are all carp but they still sufer from being lazy in real cold water. Well, in my experience ... oooops ... I have heard it said that crucians* are the most active and long-lasting live-baits Other carp may be crêpe, but I wouldn't know. A nice 2 lb roach* or rudd*, though ...well .... DG quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: Crucians are also very easy to transport due to needing very little Dissolved Oxygen Yup, you can even transport them under your cap or hat .. 'til you're past the bailiff DG * all caught and used on the same day at the same venue, of course [ 24. April 2004, 11:30 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: I have never caught a real big one. Obviously size matters to you a lot, Budgie They do say that the likes of you and me who have very big motors, have very small wotsits (not noses! ) DG [ 24. April 2004, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by David Johnson: Diamond Geezer, Interesting - you work on Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons too? Which in particular? Benzo[a]pyrene? Perhaps we could share Papers? With Respect, Dave DJ Yup, worked ... and here are the first 5 pages of 133 of one, to get you started. Let me know (a) if you want the Biblio refs and ( when you want the next 5 -> 133 pages DG quote: Originally posted by David Johnson: Diamond Geezer, Ban BarbyQs!! And Ban toast!!! With Respect, Dave DJ And where, pray, in my posting did I use the word ban? :mad: Read my text! Be aware, yes. Cut the carp, yes. DG {FRSC } [ 24. April 2004, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]