*Ant*

It's been a long time since i've fished the method, but I used to drift deadbaits for pike and zander using a set up borrowed from sea fishing using a sliding float and a power gum sliding knot. Easy to cover a range of depths just by sliding the knot up and down the mainline.

Dear lord, are fats now confused about their gender too?

Nice one Ken, and a nice little write up. I keep thinking it's about time I headed back out with my rods. Just seems like there's not enough hours in the day these days, there's always something I've got to do, somewhere I've got to be or someone needs my time. It would be nice if it actually stopped raining for a few days too!!!

I'd add to that that you should make sure you ask for a printed copy, otherwise you are likely to just get an email containing a file of meaningless computer code.

Sorry to read that you aren't well Chris. Do you have photos on your website at all?

Might be worth keeping an eye on this ebay seller Ken - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ssn=home-un-leisure&_sop=1 If you click on "ending soonest" and "auction" you'll see that they list things at silly start prices, i've seen the poles they sell go for peanuts. I've had a couple of rods and a rod holdall off them for far cheaper than I should of expected to pay. I know it's a bit short, but just as an example - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315074257652?hash=item495be3a2f4:g:kZMAAOSwVhpkYgc7

Happy New Year all. Although I have a feeling war on an even bigger scale is awaiting us in 2024.

Merry Christmas all.

Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell 77

I'm hearing stories like this almost on a weekly basis. The unfortunate truth is that you just can't put any faith what-so-ever in the NHS anymore. I remember a time when one thought if one gets ill then the NHS was there to take care of you and you'd be in good hands. These days I wouldn't trust them to look after a pet hamster, the NHS is nothing but a very bad joke. .......and the doctors have the nerve to say they don't get paid enough and go on strike! Hoping Mrs Chesters feels lots better Dave.

Blimey his voice is really annoying.

Forward to 14.40 for a bit of a bomb shell.