Gaz51

I'm reserving judgement until I know what an Anenometer is!

habit

Poked In Naughty Kaftan YAWN

Hmmm, thought the same myself Ferret. 5 posts made, all of which were on the tackle for sale forum. May be wrong?

I use spade end hooks for the vast majority of my general coarse fishing, ie pole and light tackle work. Up to size 14 I use spades. If I'm targetting good sized river fish or decent carp then I will move onto eyed hooks, more so if I am fishing using a hair rig. I tie my own hooklengths by hand for the eyed hooks but find a hooktyer suits me well when tying spade end hooks.

So aggressive, so angry. An anger management course seems right up your street Alan!!!

Haven't a clue severus but it's one hell of a trick!

Keep It Lashed Together BOOT

Dryer

Know where yer coming from Newt. We have the same problem with Hedgehogs!!!

worked

Sounds a load of codswallop to me. He should have set off to work earlier, he wouldn't have to rush as much then would he.

The Infinite Moment Ends LIFE

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I bloody knew you would be the first to reply Trogg!!! I forgot, most arguments and slanging matches generally circulate round Trogg! Sorry Alan, couldn't resist mate.

I have observed and occasionally contributed my thoughts to this forum for almost 2 years now. (joined 17th November 2003) I have to say the topics discussed on all forums - fishing talk, non fishing etc are all (on the whole) well replied to with respect and honesty. Occasionally there will be the odd "nutcase" who joins up and posts general rubbish, controversial posts designed to stir up argument and animosity. These people are usually nipped early and tend to "fade away" thanks to excellent Moderation. Yes, there are other fishing type forums out there, some of which contain personal insults and on-line slanging matches by people hiding behind the anononimity of their PC's. Thankfully this tends not to happen as much on here. I haven't personally met anyone from AN but consider the vast majority of members to be level headed, sensible and well meaning individuals. Long may it continue.

After a week at work, still struggling with the effects of this cursed cold I finished at lunch time. My plan earlier in the week had been to enjoy an afternoon at a local pond where I could regain confidence in my ability to fish! as the last few non event outings had seriously dented my confidence. Head bowed I dashed to my car almost bent double against the wind and rain, threw myself into the drivers seat, peered out of the window and cursed my luck silently. A terrible day. Driving home I considered the options available to me. Stillwater, I'd definitely struggle, I'd get a good soaking. Attempt to put up and shelter under my brolley would be a bad decision, I had no desire to wreck my almost new brolley in the violent gusting winds. River, don't think so, the level would be well up with water resembling chocolate rushing through any swim I chose. Arrived home, fought with the car door as the wind tried to wrench it from grasp. A slight fumbling session with my bunch of keys as I tried to get into the house quickly! (Why does that always happen?) Shelter, dry, warmth, security, tranquility. Flicked on the kettle, peered through the kitchen window. "Don't be daft Gaz! stop inside, you'll never shift that cold you've got, it'll make it worse." These thoughts were enough to convince me. What pleasure would I get from trying to fish in such conditions? Am I getting a bit soft? On one hand I think yes, but on the other I think I'm being sensible as with the conditions we are enduring here at the moment I feel my pleasure would be short lived. I feel certain some item of my tackle would get broken, blown into the water never to be seen again, not to mention a return of sneezing, runny nose, sniffing (drives the missus mad!) and various other cold related symptoms. Soft, maybe. Fair weather angler, certainly not, I'm just acting sensibly. Well, that's what I think anyway. I'm soooo sure many others would have differing opinions.

I can't believe you are wanting to sell it! Is it just that you no longer like the bivvy or do you really believe the bivvy is too small for you as I don't honestly think you'll find anything much better in the pram hood bivvy area. It seems you may be better looking at something along the lines of the large dome type bivvies such as the cypry 2 man (which is MASSIVE). If you are a point to remember is that it requires a large footprint on the bank - in other words it needs a fair bit of room to pitch it on. Just a thought mate.

Agree with Colin! Poor fella was just trying to swap a piece of artwork for a camera. I browsed his website and didn't honestly see anything that appealed to me. That is my opinion though. People have differing views and opinions of art. Unfrotunately I do not share many artists vision of what they put onto canvas. Still no need to give them a slating though is it?

At first I thought "Oh dear!" so glad to hear that all perties are or are on their way to full recovery. It must have been a horrific experience for all concerned. The worst part for you Steve (after ensuring Peggy and yourself were OK) must have been the waiting to see if the lady driver was OK. Thankfully, it would appear she is recovering. It makes you wonder though - There but for the grace of God etc. Enjoy your new Volvo when you get it Steve!

What persuades you as an angler to buy certain fishing tackle? Is it website forum recommendation, friend recommendation? Perhaps you get tempted from fishing magazine articles, browsing the tackle shop. You may be the kind that just goes out and buys what they think they need or you may have seen the tackle in use out and about. I personally tend to research major tackle purchases, I ask questions about it on forums, other anglers who own the tackle, compare prices on web pages and magazines then try the "touchy feely" approach in a tackle shop. I have to say, I have bought some bad buys in the past though.

Why not just take a dump in the bottom of her filing cabinet, Take a leak in her pot plants. Alternatively, fix a dead fish under her desk, used condoms in the wastebin for the cleaner to find - watch the rumours spread! Don't discount lezzymags either! Sneak into her office and send everyone on her mailing list a note from her admitting to being an alcoholic raving nymphomaniac of bisexual tendancies! Spread foul smelling cheese (Camembert is good) under the drawers of her desk, it'll ripen nicely, given time! Oooh, EVIL!!!!

Nice picture Ferret, it's like a jigsaw puzzle I have although not the same house.

PMSL!!! It's a cracker!!!

And there goes one happy and proud man! Nice one Beefy, glad to see the angler came up trumps and delivered. I'm chuffed to bits for you. A beautiful fish and one to be justifiably proud of.