[trotting - holding back]

Hi Folks,

 

Im new to this forum and wanted to say hi to all of you.

 

has anyone been fishing in the midlands, i've covered a lot of the Trent in Staffordshire; also the Blythfield Reservoir but was wondering if anyone knew any good spots in Derbyshire possibly on the Dove?

 

Look forward to hearing you

 

Marcus

www.woodsfishing.net

[Hello fellow angler]

Hello Dear Anglers

 

I just thought I'd say hello and a warm thank you to Angler's Net for providing a fantastic fishing site and forum.

 

I been living in SA and Ireland for a number of years and wanted to say that some of the fishing off Cape Town is truly a spectacular experience. Also Ireland as well is fantastic, especially fly fishing on the Shannon.

 

I've got to say though that we are all very blessed in the UK to have such a wonderful landscape. I wish there were more fishing friendly sites but still we have so many opportunities to fishing in wonderful areas.

 

Anyway, nice to meet you all and hopefully I'll see you on the banks soon!

 

All the best

 

marcus

www.woodsfishing.net

[Otter friend or foe]

Hmmm, a friend I think, although I think I'll make this decision the next time I encounter one of the little fellas!

Marcus

woodsfishing.net

[Normark Rods]

Thanks for the replies which have confirmed most of my thoughts. Last weekend there were three options I was interested in which were a 13 foot Titan 2000 with 20mm of the tip missing, a 13 foot Titan 1000 and a 13/14ft Avenger 11. After much deliberation I decided to take a punt on the Titan 2000 which I eventually got for £125 which I think was reasonable as £200 plus seems the norm plus the fact that I cannot see the missing 3/4" making any difference. I wanted a rod for float fishing up to 4lb mainline and as I already have good rods for heavier work including 2 Harrisons based on the GTI blanks and a Diawa Amorphous Whisker H it swayed me towards the Titan as opposed to the Avenger. The main purpose for the rod will be for roving on my local river for Chub, Perch and Roach plus a bit of waggler fishing on the lakes in the warmer months and from previous comments made by several members on this and other forums I was attracted by the comments made re weight, action and kindness to the arm and wrist. Should receeive the rod later this week and hopefully be able to give it a whirl at the weekend although the river really does need some rain. I have noted the comments re knocking the the tip so I will have to be careful.

Hey folks

Think you guys should insure your tackle. It's pretty cheap when you get a quote. There's an tackle insurer on woodsfishing.net

[Where to fish?]

Hey folks, does anyone have a good suggestion for a river bank in Derbyshire near Uttoxeter? I heard there's some great spots there. Planning to go around mid December

M

[Trusted Fishing Online Retailers]

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