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hi everyone, just purchased a coleman northstar. tried it out in the back garden to see how well it works, don't know whether its normal, but it tends to pulse slightly. realy bright then dims a little then bright again. keeps doing this, haven't tried it again yet, maybe just needs some use or teething problem ? help !!!!!

i've got an SL20 and that easily puts the abu into the shade when chasing bigger fish. had conger to 27lb and smoothies to 12lb on the SL20, no problem whatsoever, dread to think what that would have done to my ABU. my friends got an SL30 and loves it, i found it a bit large to get my hands round when casting and a bit unbalanced (big reel), but a serious winching machine. if you still need the distance the Abu gives then i'd look at the new version of the SL's. think its called SLX30SH, same guts and brawn, buts more bearings for better casting distance.

just bought some plugs to try for some bass. one is reccomended ideal for "walking the dog" ? obviously some way of retrieving it, help ? also, how do i attach them properly ? should i make a loop at the end of my line ? am i alright attaching it straight to my main line (12lb mono)or do i need a leader of some sort ? lots of questions sorry ! first time i've tried with plugs

want to try plugging for bass this year, never tried before. heard lots of people use braid instead of mono, never used braid before and need some advice before i purchase, also any idea what plugs to buy ? seems to be hundreds about, i've seen people using rapalas to good efect but all i hear about at the moment is surface poppers ? help !!!!!!!!!!!!

i got a headlamp from veals, made by m.f.a, has 3 led's and a halogen. you can switch from one to the other easily and i'm very happy with it. has got the usual heavy battery though. a friend who i fish with has 2 cheap l.e.d haedlamps which he got from Argos. cost him about a tenner each, second one is just incase the first one breaks/dies etc, but still using the first one with no problems. thinking of buying one myself as a back up light.

jaffa, could you let me know how you get on with the crabs, want to see if anyone else thinks they're any good

always wanted to try ireland, wouldn't know where to start though ?

cheers, sounds like i'm better off saving my cash, it was only because i just don't have the time to collect my own. also, when i go home to anglesey the peeler season is so short there, bugger !

hi all, just been to my local tackle shop (mainly freshwater) just to see if they sell any frozen sea baits. sell the usual mackerel, sandeel, black lug etc. was surprised to hear they sold frozen swimmer crab, has anyone used this before, i've used normal frozen peelers before, but not these. want to realy know if there as good as i've heard. any input would be appreciated, thanx

definetly a thornie, never seen one that small before though, kinda cute

i no longer live in Anglesey, now live in Ellesmere port. anyone know any decent marks within upto an hour or so drive from where i live now ??????

hi all, i used to keep peelers in trays in an old fridge with aerators coming in through the side. this was when i was 19, i've moved since, had a family, mortgage and so on etc. am now 30 yrs old and want to get back into sea fishing as my priorities have changed since i was 19. want any info on storing peelers, best ways of freezing. any help would be appreciated ?????????