[Timsbury AN Annual Grayling fish in]

Thought I would bump this a bit, could really do with a few more names guy`s, I know Tony pays for the beat in advance and as it stands either the price per person will almost double or Tony will go bankrupt

[So why are big roach still so few and far between?]

My personal belief based on my 2lb roach have come from rivers and their tributaries is that many of these once heavily match fished venues i.e the kentish stour have lost the free food that was put in every saturday and sunday as the match fraternity have moved onto carp pits etc, this coincides with the fast growth rates and pot bellied fish now common across the country from these venues.

[Allhallows fishing in kent]

Fished it once a long time ago Chris, It used to hold some big Perch along with Tench and Carp but I have no useful info for you. ( I blanked by the way)

[Grand Union Canal, Ladbroke Grove, london]

as long as you leap across the street you will be o.k !

[cheap carp rods]

Hi, Along with others I brought a few bits from Tesco direct when they had a clearance sale, I have left 6 x 2.5lb test curve carp rods, brand new and retailed at £19.99. i think !! (note this is not what Ipaid ) looking to sell at £10.00 per rod or £50.00 the lot.pick up only ( Medway area )

[101st]

Nice one Dave, must be time for another book ?

[This'll make you feel better]

Nope! never had worse.

[Float Advice]

Work out what you want down the line to present the bait the way you want and put everything else around the float, works every time

[Looking for a carp puddle in SE Kent]

Hi chubsta, you could try Sams lake near Headcorn, 2 lakes , the lower lake is full of carp, chub,perch etc.a very well maintained water which is fun to fish with float tackle but responds to all methods.

[Who Will Win This Year's Lower Thames Championship?]

are they fishing to size limits ?

[Daiwa 1657DM]

Hi Shanghai,

All good ! Gears are smooth and powerful, anti reverse is easy to locate and switch back and forth,clutch is smooth and variable. I have mine loaded with maxima 4 and 5lb b/s.

[Daiwa 1657DM]

Go for it shanghai, Great reel.. I have two, got the second one for a fiver !! I have primarily used mine for open end feeder fishing as the bail operation is excellent and " fits my short stubby fingers ! recently used them for waggler work no issues .the handle securing knob is the only minor problem they will break as they are only plastic / polypropolene ? ( not very strong ) dont pay to much, Quick search will give you optiions many links advertising RRP £99.00 dont pay more than £69.00 or use the links on here to take you to e-bay etc.

[help with float fishing please]

Hi Moonlight, you really need to understand how you want your bait to behave as you will not always want your line to sink, as a generalisation if you are fishing still or slow moving water a bottom end only float is preferable ( waggler ) and if you are fishing your bait close to the bottom you would probably want your line to sink, try keeping some cheap washing up liquid with you , overcast and wind back in holding a soaked sponge against the line, remember to treat the length that runs along the rod !. when you cast feather the line as it lands dip your rod tip under the surface of the water and a couple of quick turns of the handle will sink the line,set your rod to sit on your box and rod rest with the tip just under the surface while you wait for any bites.

for faster water a stick float or similar may be best and for this you would normally want the line to float.

Float fishing is a rewarding method and takes lots of practice,try and get hold of " float fishing by Billy Lane " from your local library ( or e-bay )a bit dated now but is really excellent .

Good luck and persevere !

[10-06 record Wingham tench]

Congratulations Steve, ( how long was that list?)

[Three Recent Sessions]

Great write up natty, good to see a couple of young lads think about their methods. do not get obsessed by size ( yet ) continue thinking about your angling and I look forward to many more reports.

[Wingham Fish-In Catch Reports]

Just got back and to repeat what everyone else has said a big thank you to Steve, Peggy ,Terry, Glyn,and Tom for their fabulous efforts and generosity in allowing us to share their water for a weekend, After a chat with Steve today I can only begin. to appreciate how much effort and planning they all put in, as for Terry and Glyn I am sure if they were in a paid position they would have thrown a sickie, truly a labor of love. THANKS

Thanks also to Tony / sue for the Bivvie and Den for the feeders.

[Best wishes]

Have a great weekend yourself Alan, thanks for your best wishes.

[Wingham Fish-In]

Just seen Iv`e made the list thanks Steve.

[Raise A Glass To Yourselves....]

Happy birthday to us all, ( are we older than the Newark needlepin ?) Great work and a huge thank you to Elton and crew

[Wingham Fish-In]

sounds like things are warming up nicely Steve, here`s hoping.

[Half price fishing tackle at Tesco]

Got a few bits earlier but have just seen the baitrunners for a quid !!!! no need to log off they have all gone

[Half price fishing tackle at Tesco]

Prices still dropping !! check out while stocks last. ( how long before some of these end up on e-bay ? )

[Piking on Salhouse Broad]

Peter is spot on! the Marina this time of year, unless you can get afloat on salhouse the bank fishing is restricted, the bay to the right is VERY shallow, some good slacks to the left of the river at the entrance to the broad coming from Horning towards Wroxham, better late summer / autumn. good luck.

[Harrison GTI and Centrepin]

used to be you had to pay this for any good carbon rod, this is a steal if you are looking for a quality rod, BUMP !

[Tony Urwin]

Best of wishes to you Tony, glad to hear Sue is back at work. I am at the hospital Sat morning bit early for visiting but will try and sneak in with a bunch of grapes.