Peter M

I swear by fluro pinkie. my brother caught an eight pound carp last week when the weather started to get really cold on a single pinkie on a size 20. He was fishing for roach. I find they out fish ordinary maggots in the winter.

In my local shop they sell artifical corn, Hemp, casters, dog biscuit, and even artificial bread. Its only a matter of time until they stock fake maggots. try those when they come out. (mind you the fake corn i have tried and its great)

The first time i unhooked a Pike I was surprised by this slippery toothy thing with a mouth full a teeth and my hooks,added to the fact that you have to be careful not to harm them all added up to a pretty hairy time. I was with my friend who had caught pike before and i had watched a pike fishing video hosted by matt hayes which gave me valuble advice. AS tip if you are ledgering a dead bait keep moving the bait to induce a take. Good luck

What is this all about? some comercial fisharies are going to ban people if they don't have a fish friendly net. but there seems to be some confusion as to what is a fish friendly net. Appaently it is if the mesh is "scruchy". I predict that there will be a lot of unhappy anglers unless we can clear up the confusion as to what is to be allowed and what is not. Any thoughts? :confused:

If we are lucky with the weather maybe we don't have to wait for spring, last weekend (Jan 25th) it was 17 degrees C with a light SW wind, unfortunatly i was not able to fish but if we get any more I am off to my local pond for some tench, and anything else that swims. Last year I was catching tench in February near died back reed beds using pinkie over bread crumb. if I get a chance I feel it is my duty to fish, roll on better weather.

My suggestion for a rod wuld be the masterline (john Wilson) heritage avon rod. I own one of these and although not used it for mullet i find it can handle itself with chub, tench and medium size carp. lines from 3 to 6 pounds BS. two tops quiver and standard, through action. check it out. Peter