The Diamond Geezer

quote: Originally posted by Paul_D: Palomar for me too. :confused: DG

quote: Originally posted by Liamsm: quote: Originally posted by Diamond Geezer Who/what is The TAA, please?" Thatcham Angling Accociation. ......Liam Doh! Thanks, Liam ... it's obvious now that you've explained! DG [ 16. May 2004, 07:49 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by Cosmic-carper: yup absolutly fine, no probs what so ever Well ... based on the lab test results I have (see previous threads), I can't say I agree with the Palomar for maximum wet-knot strength when tying hooklength nylon or copolymer mono to eyed hooks ... I'd recommend the Knotless knot... and it's much neater too . Den The Poledark ... your views too, please?! DG [ 16. May 2004, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by J.K: I have been using the double bloodknot but have found it hard to tie at times, and have found them not to be constant breaking points. JK What do you mean exactly? If you mean that the knots are breaking under differing applied forces i.e. different stress loads/strengths, how are you testing them to know this? Also I assume that you are wetting the knot very thoroughly before pulling it tight?! DG [ 16. May 2004, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

It goes without saying (doesn't it?) that the actual type of hooklength mono, its actual (rather than [claimed) BS,its age and the conditions in which it has been stored are as important factors as the knot itself. The no-knot-knot/knotless knot isn't easy to tie at first (what knot worth its salt is?) but it soon becomes second-nature after a while. The quality of the hooks is also an issue. They and their eyes should be absolutely smooth and complete free of any protuberances etc that may cause even the very slightest nick in the line, thus weakening it and rendering it next-to-useless. DG [ 16. May 2004, 02:28 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

Topic: Is the Palomar knot good for mono ? quote: Originally posted by J.K: Now I can get on making some hooklengths Well ... can't say I agree with the Palomar for maximum wet-knot strength when tying hooklength nylon or copolymer mono to eyed hooks ... I'd recommend the Knotless knot... and it's much neater too See here DG [ 16. May 2004, 02:29 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by Xbarbel: ...... Some of the most prolific barbel stretches on the Kennet belong to TAA, Padworth Park has a massive amount of fish in it and can produce some big bags of fish. The Rainsford Farm stretch is also a popular barbel venue for multi fish bags. TAA also have a 12 mile radius restriction but have no limits on the associate membership which costs £60. Who/what is The TAA, please? :confused: DG [ 16. May 2004, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by edd: I've always wanted to make and run my own fishery. Has anyone got any tips on starting one off Yup, we're digging our second large hole right at this very moment (I have sent you a Private Message). You can make a small fortune out of running a coarse fishery, the major problem being that you need to start with a large fortune :mad: .... However, if you can use it as a tax-sink, then so much the better ... Also, when you write to the Bank, don't use SMS text speak DG [ 16. May 2004, 10:10 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

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Good luck! DG

quote: Originally posted by Andy Macfarlane: ...... I don't actually believe they target prey in the air and go for it .... I reckon Pike just build up so much momentum, chasing your spinner, by the time you go to lift the lure, it's bound to take flight. The day I see a Pike take flight in order to catch an airborne or perched prey, I'll eat my hat. Well, Andy, for the sake of you and your hat, it's a good job you weren't with me a few years back when I was lure-fishing in the Avon...... I had cast to the far bank and neatly got my line and lure over a small branch quite close to the water, swinging gentle maybe about 2 or 3 inches above the surface. As I wondered what to do next .. either to try to flick my lure back over the branch, or to try to wade over to retrieve it .... up came a pike, and grabbed my lure ..... striking rather tardily (as you can imagine) I managed to hook and land it ...... it weighed about 4 lb. Time to eat your hat :confused: ____________ DG P.S. This is another technique that pike are using now the weather's warmer ...... _____________ [ 15. May 2004, 04:13 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: DG Re candle wax - it must be my age mate! Thank you for helping me see through the mist of senility! DG

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: My point was that candle wax is more likely to make a tight joint even tighter surely? Budgie, you are getting in a mucking fuddle, mate! Been overdoing the sherbert? The two posts in this thread talk about using candle-wax for a loose joint, not a tight one. Personally I like things to be tight .... as does Nugg with his sheep DG

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: I am confused by a lot of the posts I have read on this subject, both on this thread and on many previous ones. I had always understood it to be use candle wax for a loose spigot and pencil for a sticking spigot. A lot of the posts contradict this. Well, I'm not sure candle-wax is man-enough to be used to build-up a worn joint, but it's OK as a lube. Graphite is definitely a good lube for joints. As for what to use to build-up worn-down joints, I would recommend something like a combination of PI Joint Restorer & Joint Save which fill grooves, builds-up a thin layer on the joint, dries really hard .. but still acts as a lube too. ____________ Here's what PI say Joint Restorer An excellent way to build-up worn joints. This liquid carbon hardens with a top-coat of Joint Save Joint Save Simply paint Joint Save onto joints to prevent excessive wear Well, they would, wouldn't they ! .... but I've used these to products for years and found that they do exactly what it says on the bottle PI also do what they call Joint Protectors ... see here DG [ 14. May 2004, 12:55 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by rabster: I notice a few uploaded pics in the posts on this thread; Well spotted ! quote: Originally posted by rabster: ..... how do you do that?? Magic & mirrors, mate! [ 14. May 2004, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

Worcestershire .... where the fishing is good BUT the sheep are very nervous ...... ____________ DG

quote: Originally posted by nursejudy: OH NO not the sheep!!!!!!!! OH YES! .. together with a new quiz ... what's this sheep thinking or saying? ______________ DG

Why not!! They've got miles of prime Kennet beats. Aldermaston, Brimpton, Colthrop, Thatcham, Widmead, Hambridge, Speen Moors - Miles of bank - worth the membership fee on their own. Chris Grrrrh ... I'm jealous :mad: BTW, Chris, I have PMed you with some info I recently obtained from the Sec of RDAA DG

quote: Originally posted by BUDGIE: For many years I was involved with the running of a water on the Romney Marsh Word-is that you used to use your John-Thomas to test the water-temperature. So do I ... isn't the water deep too?! DG

quote: Originally posted by sTench: Wouldn't bother with the canal; too many crayfish, cyclists and barges DG Chris P : [ 13. May 2004, 05:13 PM: Message edited by: The Diamond Geezer ]

quote: Originally posted by phil dean: daisy...now she was a girl.....I'm more the boss hog charachter unfortunatly Giving away your great age ,,,,, anyway, each to their own etc DG

quote: Originally posted by guinness: can anyone let me have a contact or info about any angling clubs in Newbury (berks) please? I wouldn't bother, mate. The fishing's total carp down there. Small perch and that's about it. Best stay in the pub in Basingstoke DG

2B or not 2B? Surely that is the question? Sorry DG but someone has to do the 'get me coat' ones, mate. DG

quote: Originally posted by Newt: Oops - I forgot the age of most of our posters and didn't even think to find out if the Dukes of Hazzard TV show aired in the UK. You or trent.barbeler get to keep the car and the guys then, Newt ... I get the girl ____________ D :cool: G

quote: Originally posted by Newt: Oops - I forgot the age of most of our posters and didn't even think to find out if the Dukes of Hazzard TV show aired in the UK. The name of this auto is the General Lee so it seemed to fit trent.barbeler somehow. OK .. now I remember .. I saw this among my grandfather's possessions DG