Chris Plumb

Spike (on his 75th Birthday) "When I look back, the fondest memory I have is not really of The Goons. It is of a girl called Julia with enourmous breasts."

Spike (on his 75th Birthday) "When I look back, the fondest memory I have is not really of The Goons. It is of a girl called Julia with enourmous breasts."

Nick - I'd echo most of what's already been said - lovely pics - particularly like the seascapes and skyscapes that have no signs of human involvement.. Let us know when the calendar's ready - I'd be interested in one... Chris

Nick - I'd echo most of what's already been said - lovely pics - particularly like the seascapes and skyscapes that have no signs of human involvement.. Let us know when the calendar's ready - I'd be interested in one... Chris

And don't forget a good raking will get the tench going..... Chris

And don't forget a good raking will get the tench going..... Chris

Everything you ever wanted to know about carbon fibre, rods & rod building plus plenty you didn't know you needed to know !! can be found here... http://homepages.tesco.net/~barbel/html/ar...ng/rodmenu.html Chris

Everything you ever wanted to know about carbon fibre, rods & rod building plus plenty you didn't know you needed to know !! can be found here... http://homepages.tesco.net/~barbel/html/ar...ng/rodmenu.html Chris

Great bait for chub - freelined on a large hook. A couple of years ago I took a friend of mine fishing twas his first trip for 30 years so I took him somewhere easy (or so I thought). Anyway after 6 hours without a fish - and getting pretty bored he puts a ruddy great slug on a size 4 and lobs it into the margins. Result - and instant take and a 5lb common. Followed in the next hour by 3 more the same way.... So whilst they are a traditional river bait - don't discount them in stillwater.... Chris

Great bait for chub - freelined on a large hook. A couple of years ago I took a friend of mine fishing twas his first trip for 30 years so I took him somewhere easy (or so I thought). Anyway after 6 hours without a fish - and getting pretty bored he puts a ruddy great slug on a size 4 and lobs it into the margins. Result - and instant take and a 5lb common. Followed in the next hour by 3 more the same way.... So whilst they are a traditional river bait - don't discount them in stillwater.... Chris

See here... http://www.stuffnet.org/~dave/towboat.htm Lucky captain eh?? Chris

See here... http://www.stuffnet.org/~dave/towboat.htm Lucky captain eh?? Chris

Cracking quote Bill - ought to add it to the quotations thread of a while back. As for fishing in wild weather I guess most of us have no choice. If you're restricted to weekends you've had all week to anticapte your trip and if you're like me will have your eyes glued to at least half a dozen weather forecasts and believe only the most favourable !! And still you'll go telling yourself that the fish won't get caught sitting at home!! Chris

Cracking quote Bill - ought to add it to the quotations thread of a while back. As for fishing in wild weather I guess most of us have no choice. If you're restricted to weekends you've had all week to anticapte your trip and if you're like me will have your eyes glued to at least half a dozen weather forecasts and believe only the most favourable !! And still you'll go telling yourself that the fish won't get caught sitting at home!! Chris

AElfric's Colloquy written in Saxon times around 990 describes a fisherman using a hook and bait but doesn't confirm what bait was used!! Chris

AElfric's Colloquy written in Saxon times around 990 describes a fisherman using a hook and bait but doesn't confirm what bait was used!! Chris

Ah - but I see you've done it Thanks! Chris

Not in a feeder but have used them in a pva bag when using 14mm pellet on the hook. My 'bait of choice' for barbel on the Kennet atm. Chris

Not in a feeder but have used them in a pva bag when using 14mm pellet on the hook. My 'bait of choice' for barbel on the Kennet atm. Chris

Yup - I'll have that please Elton.... C.

Better still why not order some tackle at the same time - I certainly will try and order something... Been there & placed a (small) order for some gear... Chris [ 21 February 2002, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: Chris Plumb ]

Better still why not order some tackle at the same time - I certainly will try and order something... Been there & placed a (small) order for some gear... Chris [ 21 February 2002, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: Chris Plumb ]

What was the poem about??? Chris

What was the poem about??? Chris

Yup - reckon your right - 'the quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten' Chris