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  1. We up here in the North of England call Fishing overdepth & overshotted "Laying On". Is it 2 names for the same thing?? Or is Stret pegging different to Laying On in tech' terms?? Maybe it's merely because us Yorkshire folk don't like to use fancy names.
  2. Here's a link to the 13 footer (I've 2 of these) & best trotters ever - beats rods twice+ the price IMO. Personally I might not opt for the 13/15 as the extra 2 foot section COULD compromise the overall action?? https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjll5DV8snQAhWJCsAKHaXaAi8QFggvMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anglingdirect.co.uk%2Fj-w-young-specimen-float-rod&usg=AFQjCNHDkZVp2_3MdYg5gk1FRhUjDWIa4g&sig2=abENk0NunubPH4glNVkUOQ Yes, it's sold out on here, but is widely available in good tackle shops also at around £60 - £65. which is what I paid for one of mine. The other I bought on eBay 2nd hand but came with a spare middle & top section - presumably the seller stood on the butt end of one, or would have had 2 to sell. Serial No 10542. I'm not selling lol. I'm also a big Porcupine fan myself, though the Dave Harrell, wire stemmed sticks are very good.
  3. Thanks for your concerns Chesters - I've been taking my travel gear for years without a hitch SO FAR!!.
  4. Well Chesters, I have to say that I think you are not quite right re Hot Dogs are useless for fishing!! One weekend I was caught out with no Luncheon Meat for a Match I was on - there was however a jar of Dogs in our food cupboard so I chopped them all up into hook size 12mm baits & took them instead. The ones in Brine as it turned out - Carp have a Penchant for Salt!! Hair rigged (Quick Stopped) them & had some decent Carp on the Method Feeder & Bomb. Used straight from the jar ie not re heated. so still rubbery & firm - they didn't come off on the cast. I agree however that if cooked they'd be a bit too soft to be much good except for maybe on the Pole. In summary then, Hot Dogs (uncooked from the tin/jar) are a top bait & maybe a killer in a "seen it all before" (from the Carp's viewpoint) scenario. Could well work for River Barbel & Chub (till they wise up) Enter BoldBear??
  5. Hi Phone, I'm taking 2 or 3 take apart , 9 foot rods & a couple or 3 reels. Might take also my travel (Shimano BX Carbon) 6 piece 12 foot Carp Rod just in case I get outgunned with the above. Think I'll leave the Tele' Beach rod at home this time. (It's a bit heavy going for for what it is!!) Far better to take tackle & Not use it, rather than not having it with you. I thought it was all Sea Fishing in Jamaica?? Yes I do Sea fish, but only when on Holiday. I can almost fish from the Hotel's, Beach Hut bedroom window.
  6. Yep - Sod the fish, sounds more like Breakfast (well at least to my "Juice Plus" orientated step family!!) https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwir8eXborvQAhWCJ8AKHZNsD2MQFggiMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.juiceplus.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fjuice-plus-complete%2Flifestyle&usg=AFQjCNEXRBWSPeuQfkIwj9n7JLDowbEvbA&sig2=5QAZ0FXA6k2vhWmdmw7TaA&bvm=bv.139250283,bs.1,d.d2s I'm not saying there aren't any benefits, but this stuff can, & Has cost many hundreds of £'s. (for my step family to us I hasten to add) Capsules (veg, berry, fruit), smoothies, Peanut Butter, Almond Milk & all the rest. I firmly believe in my 5 a day - does 5 Jaffa Cakes count??? Just can't help feeling they've been had. By the way - wife thinks I'm an incurable cynic!!!!!! Seems this market is aimed at the younger end who don't believe that fresh cooked veg' & fresh fruit is in fact the real deal.!! (the basis of the rip off but in packet form!!) And Many Times The Price. It's all because it comes in "Believable Packaging" with Nothing Else to Do!! I am really saddened by the fact that my step son & his partner can't see it.
  7. Martin, thanks for this - really! I will most definitely be placing an order with these guys soon. All I need to do is work out how to best make it up to £50 to get the free delivery (I'm a bit of a tightwad). Their sausages will definitely get an outing to the river soon and a subsequent review on the blog. Cheers. Why not wait till nearer Christmas & Include the Festive Meats - They do some great Beef Joints (remember to ask for a FREE piece of beef fat to cover it for roasting) They trim off the fat Initially so you're only paying for the meat - the fat is then available on request (or it was when I bought a joint in the shop) Also Pork, Lamb & Poultry + the Goose fat for the roast Tatties & of course the "Boxing Day Stand Pie" (Pork pie made & baked on the premises) The pies - made using the best Pork Shoulder are well seasoned, with Jelly & nicely Peppered - Nothing like that supermarket rubbish!! You can actually see the man pouring the Jelly into the "still warm" pies in the shop window!!!!! It's all very clean and Hygienic - I've been in the shop many many times. The Cooked meat serving staff (All Women, save for Man pouring in window) are totally separate from the Raw meat staff (All Men) & the counters are completely apart. Maybe you could share a larger order with Friends & Neighbours?? PS - They don't come tighter than a Yorkshireman!!!!!!!!!!
  8. Hi Zed, you may be interested in this Link - Allums of Wakefield.- West Yorkshire. The Sausages - any variety are to die for - A proper Pork & Pork Pie shop & can be ordered online. (Near to where I live - so no need to for me) They do everything & it's all "Top Drawer" Not just Pork products!! https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi1p7CmlbbQAhVIIMAKHVI6D1EQFggmMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allumsbutchers.co.uk%2F&usg=AFQjCNHsVm-rQ7dg0puq74OktqkFWh3Vng&sig2=VySgZxdWLsTXzowObNMNPA Click on the Sausage Link (Pardon the Pun!!)
  9. The Cheese paste I used to make?? was from just Processed (KRAFT) cheese slices, nothing added - I just opened opened all the slices & kneaded them into one big ball, breaking a piece off & moulding it, bomb shaped & Invisibly round a size 6 or 4 hook. The pulls are very often Aggressive & self hooking so, keep your hand - well - close to hand!!
  10. Chub are adaptable & get used to & can then be caught on almost anything edible. I once read that, on a certain stretch, can't remember where, they were being caught on Chips!! - the locals chucked their unwanted chips off the bridge whilst walking home from the Pub. Twas never established though whether they preferred Red or Brown sauce
  11. The Cheese paste I used to make?? was from just Processed (KRAFT) cheese slices, nothing added - I just opened opened all the slices & kneaded them into one big ball, breaking a piece off & moulding it, bomb shaped & Invisibly round a size 6 or 4 hook. I've even float fished it 2 or 3 foot over depth & held back (We call it "Laying On") but many call this "Stretpegging"
  12. Here's a 20 footer for £125 on fleabay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Daiwa-Black-Shadow-Kevlar-20ft-Float-Rod-VGC-/332028888902?hash=item4d4e76c746:g:g5MAAOSwHMJYIeoc
  13. My Wife & I are going to Jamaica soon & yes - I'm fishing!! Runaway Bay is the resort. Looking forward to throwing in a prawn or sprat to see what happens!!!!
  14. Hi Phone, it's very like (or same as) what we would call a "Spinner Bait". These are very popular in the UK (with the Lure guys, of which I'm really not one) I do however like to keep abreast with all things "Angling". "Jack of ALL Trades - Master of NONE" !! you could say. I've done a bit of spinning with occasional results in my dark & distant past though. I'll throw out a plug/spinner when on Holiday abroad these days to see if there's anything about. I'm really a more laid back, lazy angler - preferring to fish a static bait (preferably) in the margins, I've picked up a lot of big fish, right under my feet!!
  15. The Sardine Bread Paste, might be worth a try with the Mullet?? I've wasted a quid on worse experiments!!!!
  16. There was a local guy I met when fishing in Fuerteventura - He was using a pole WITH NO ELASTIC so was really a beefed up whip. I asked what bait he was using - "Bread Paste with a tin of Sardines mixed in" he said. Next day, I tried it & first cast with a Bubble float, rod & reel & a 4 foot or so tail I was in & caught a good few Sea Bream types. They almost pulled the rod out of my hand. I prefer the Tomato Sauce Sardines for a bit of added colour but maybe the Olive Oil variety may also have its advantages?? (re a bit of attractive slick) No Fish were harmed in the production of this post.
  17. We don't really have Legal & Illegal baits in the UK mate, it really all depends upon the Individual owner or club water one is fishing. Many river stretches & Lakes/Ponds (UK) are run by Angling clubs or are privately owned. You have to fish within their rules, which vary quite a lot.
  18. I my younger days, yes I did but only with Minnow live baits. Deep hooking occurs even more regularly with Lob worm IMO,where the hook is even more difficult to locate & disgorge because the worm is usually still in its mouth obscuring the hook.
  19. I don't necessarily agree with you there mate, the idea is that a fish will often try a disabling strike (as is previously mentioned), thus deep hooking seems less likely IMO. The demo' Vid' of course showing the "Meat Hooks" for catfish is merely to show the tying method.
  20. Maybe Lip hooking with a small Treble?? These Mustad ones go down to as small as Size 18. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=treble+hook+size+16&rlz=1C1CHWA_enGB610GB610&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=638&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidnIf1nanQAhWGJsAKHTzqAesQsAQIMQ If you want to fish them Barbless - Lip hook with the Barbed point for better bait holding & nip off or flatten down the barbs of the other 2 points. Could even tie two Trebles in Tandem & have one in the dorsal area, or even 3 (with one in the tail) A hook up this way is almost certain, whatever the Perch's "Angle Of Attack". Here'a a short Vid' for a very easy way of tying a 2 or even 3 hook rig. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjs04y0pqnQAhVCPxoKHUnuD7gQtwIIITAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiYrzLnWA-HM&usg=AFQjCNFE_Qkzvflw-TkQpkFsJ_RX8zwG1A&sig2=TRs1bZ5TZpoNzqO9sIdGWw
  21. Wow mate 45 cm - almost 18 inches must surely put it easily into the 3 to 3 1/2 lb bracket & possibly a bit more IMO.
  22. Maybe spinning with an ABU Droppen type lure (especially one of the larger sizes) Might pick out some of the bigger fish. They're available in varying coloured blade patterns as well as weights. Tipping the above pattern with worms on the treble is an added attraction. Light conditions may dictate the blade colour selection but It's the vibration thing that really does it.
  23. Have a look at this one bubbles - best all round float rod ever, especially at the price £59.99 & a real big fish stopper AND trotter, & can hold it all day long - light as a feather. https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwif2PS5rZrQAhWBI8AKHS6fBZQQFggbMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anglingdirect.co.uk%2Fj-w-young-specimen-float-rod&usg=AFQjCNHDkZVp2_3MdYg5gk1FRhUjDWIa4g&sig2=BFqNXkb0z03Jkb8PoJV9yQ It's sold out on the above site (says a lot in itself) but around same price from most suppliers & widely available. (might be £65 Max) I have 2 of these, but not selling before you ask lol. Mine may be a slightly different model (older) rated 5 - 8 lb main line. It has plenty of tip action for the sprats - without bumping them off, but comes into its own when you hit a donkey with the Progressive Action. Wouldn't swap for anything else. The one below is on the bay :- It's the right one with the right serial Number. & No - it's not me selling!!!!!!! Keep in mind the £8.90 postage though - AND the £35 starter. (can get it from a shop for not that much more AND have some warranty) It IS advertised as "NEW" though, It's illegal even on Ebay to say otherwise, so you might save a tenner or so. Having examined the photo's, it looks the dogs ******** & still appears to have the cellophane wrap on the cork handle?? (which you should also see when you hover your mouse over the photo') http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/j-w-young-specimen-float-rod-/252626313463?hash=item3ad1b3a0f7:g:jsoAAOSwA3dYIQzl
  24. Would have thought youd've known chesters - the fishing thread is 3/8" BSF
  25. Hi FT. Not all indications on the tip are caused by fish biting especially on a river. Rattles are sometimes bites but can also be caused by a fish simply running into your line - these are called Line Bites or Liners. Rattles can also be attributed to fish knocking the feeder especially a Maggot feeder - fish, trying to pull the Maggots out of it (a feeder with bigger holes/slots with scissors can alleviate this - allowing them out quicker) You could also try an "Open Ended" feeder, which has no peripheral holes. Plug one end with Ground Bait, fill with Maggots then plug other end with ground bait. Maggots will empty out very quickly once it hits bottom. (with maybe a quick tweak of the rod tip once it's settled if its a slow swim) Other "Non Fish" indications can also be due to your feeder or Bomb becoming dislodged by the flow, & rolling off a ledge into a deeper channel, then back onto a shallow bar which may be the answer to your last part. Maybe you're not using enough weight to hold bottom?? I used to use Lead strips to adjust the weight for this. (I haven't river fished for some time, but one never loses it!!) You could do a lot worse than striking at almost ANY Indication IMO. At least every time you put in again, you're "building the swim" if using a feeder. You'll also avoid catching too many deeply hooked fish!!!!
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