Dave Hill

Polarised sunglasses are a permament feature in my tackle box throughout the year... even when not sunny, the reduction of 'glare' makes them worthwhile...

Just found the following on the EA website: quote: Eligible disabled anglers will need to provide one of the following: 1. Current order book showing receipt of the appropriate benefit 2. A Giro payment slip showing receipt of the appropriate benefit 3. Last year's rod licence (2000/01) showing disabled concession plus an additional proof of identity 4. A letter from the War Pension Directorate confirming eligibility If you have any queries relating to the issue of rod fishing licences, you can contact our National Rod Licence Administration Centre on 01925 653 999. Hope this helps

Hi Billy, I have just tried buying a licence on-line using your date of birth... GOOD NEWS!!! The website didn't like me trying to buy a full licence and prompted me to buy a junior one instead!!

I've looked at the pictures????? Whats the fuss about? Frankly I see nothing wrong with the images and fortunately I don't imagine for a second the general public would either. The day the public decide that fish need to be treated like extremely delicate bone china will be the day the angling gets banned! We pull fish out of the water on the end of a hook.... so what? We unhook them and let them go again... I would be concerned if the fish were wrapped in a dry towel or maybe stood on, but these images.... in the words of my son and daughter... CHILL!!!

I think the English should have their own parliament, seperate from the 'London' parliament that the rest of England currently has to put up with But where would we put it.... Birmingham ( The countries second city ) or maybe Manchester ( The countries second city ) or even Coventry (After all they have probably already got planning permission )

I think the English should have their own parliament, seperate from the 'London' parliament that the rest of England currently has to put up with But where would we put it.... Birmingham ( The countries second city ) or maybe Manchester ( The countries second city ) or even Coventry (After all they have probably already got planning permission )

Phone, Very true... its funny how clearing ones name becomes less important to people if they can't make any money doing it!!! Elton, Apologies for linking to the wrong site

Phone, Very true... its funny how clearing ones name becomes less important to people if they can't make any money doing it!!! Elton, Apologies for linking to the wrong site

Mummy and Daddy

Mummy and Daddy

In my opinion this board appears to have gone Libel crazy recently... Perhaps we ought to acquaint ourselves with what libel is defined as being... Try reading the following Libel Information Pay attention to the bit about what constitutes a defense against libel... A defamation claim will fail if any of these elements are not met. The primary defenses to a defamation claim are that the statements are true, ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION or otherwise not statements of fact, or are privileged

In my opinion this board appears to have gone Libel crazy recently... Perhaps we ought to acquaint ourselves with what libel is defined as being... Try reading the following Libel Information Pay attention to the bit about what constitutes a defense against libel... A defamation claim will fail if any of these elements are not met. The primary defenses to a defamation claim are that the statements are true, ARE STATEMENTS OF OPINION or otherwise not statements of fact, or are privileged

I think you are a very nice man

I think you are a very nice man

Newt, I have a problem... I don't like killing fish! I have done it in the past, but I felt very uncomfortable and guilty doing it For that reason I would not personally use fish as a livebait. Its interesting the point you make about maggots and worms also being livebait. The majority of my fishing is done using either worms (including bloodworm & joker)or maggots (including casters, pinkies and squatts). If I am honest, I cringe a little when it comes to using chopped worms, but again, I do use them when conditions are right. As to whether I would use livebait (fish)... no, I don't think I would... after all, on many occasions, the average size of the bait would be bigger than the fish I usually catch in the first place!