Dave Hill

All so true....

I have never used any kind of illegal drug, nor do I feel the need to... I personally do not see why people feel the need for drugs! HOWEVER, I have three children and my main concerns are as follows: 1. Experimentation leading on to harder drugs... 2. Impaired judgement affecting driving, use of machinery etc. causing risks to the users and more importantly to others! If there is no impaired judgement I would probably be in favour of legalising it. After all, it could then be taxed PLUS it would free up an awful lot of police time. If there are no health implications, I would probably be in favour of it being made legal and tobacco being made illegal since as most people argue, tobacco is a proven killer!

I managed to get Q3 and Q5 correct... Failed miserably on the rest

I managed to get Q3 and Q5 correct... Failed miserably on the rest

Judging by the amount of mice damage I've suffered to my kit over the years, I'll bet its MY cat he's rushing back to screw :mad:

Judging by the amount of mice damage I've suffered to my kit over the years, I'll bet its MY cat he's rushing back to screw :mad:

Hunter, I think you've hit the nail on the head... your clearly not wanted there :mad: Insisting on one rod is bad enough but insisting on one hand being on the rod at all times is just plain silly... unless they are trying to invent rules to make all types of angling apart from their own just about impossible :mad:

Hunter, I think you've hit the nail on the head... your clearly not wanted there :mad: Insisting on one rod is bad enough but insisting on one hand being on the rod at all times is just plain silly... unless they are trying to invent rules to make all types of angling apart from their own just about impossible :mad:

Fisherking, Haven't 'On Digital' just gone bust?

I found this article in our local paper.... I have written it EXACTLY as reported... "Free smoke alarms are set to be installed on a Nuneaton estate in an attempt to reduce the risk of deaths and injuries from fires. Firefighters behind the campaign have launched an appeal to win funding for the scheme in Camp Hill. Officers from Nuneaton's fire station have set up the Challenge Camp Hill Smoke Detector Campaign. The estate has been identified as an 'in need' area and could be the first to take part in the scheme, in which 1,055 smoke detectors would be installed in about 2,800 homes." :confused: :confused: :confused: Is it just me.... or would it make more sense to fit 1,055 smoke detectors in about 1,055 homes!!!

I found this article in our local paper.... I have written it EXACTLY as reported... "Free smoke alarms are set to be installed on a Nuneaton estate in an attempt to reduce the risk of deaths and injuries from fires. Firefighters behind the campaign have launched an appeal to win funding for the scheme in Camp Hill. Officers from Nuneaton's fire station have set up the Challenge Camp Hill Smoke Detector Campaign. The estate has been identified as an 'in need' area and could be the first to take part in the scheme, in which 1,055 smoke detectors would be installed in about 2,800 homes." :confused: :confused: :confused: Is it just me.... or would it make more sense to fit 1,055 smoke detectors in about 1,055 homes!!!

Made me laugh anyway

Made me laugh anyway

Its not just carp baits... The search for the 'magic' groundbait is just as ridiculous... In my opinion, the presentation and food content is more important than the flavour.

Its not just carp baits... The search for the 'magic' groundbait is just as ridiculous... In my opinion, the presentation and food content is more important than the flavour.

Progress Report We arrived at the venue for a planned 8.00pm start. The air was thick with anticipation... we could hardly wait to get started, but safety considerations forced us to delay. We detoured to the farmhouse, seeking permission to start our evening session in the safe knowledge that the farms 600lb sabre toothed man eating dog was safely chained and shackled to a 4 tonne JCB!!! Finally we were ready to start... we decided to adopt a roving approach, starting at the roadside peg and gradually working our way to the upper limit of the farm. Tackle was kept to a minimum, a single 6" nokia 3210, fully charged and loaded with a lithium battery. For bait, we used my daughters mobile number carefully mounted on the 3210. After the first few attempts it became obvious that we would have to keep rebaiting the 3210 since the bait only remained effective for about 60 seconds at a time. The initial results were disappointing, not a single bite! but we had only covered about 200 yards by now. Bite detection was difficult... at the first major bend the swim swept gracefully towards the inside when we thought we had a bite!!! It turned out to be a false alarm, the moonlight playing cruel tricks reflecting its rays off shiny wet rocks that were just visible above the surface of the swim. After about 30 minutes our spirits were a little subdued... we were approching the upper limit and we had nothing to show for our efforts other than a couple of false bites!!! At the top, the venue opened out and was approximately 100ft wide. We rebaited the 3210 and tried again... we had a bite! Not a very positive bite, just a tiny glimmer in the distance.... We struck, we were in! Slowly we managed to get closer to the target... it was clearer now, we could tell it was good catch but the species was not clear? It felt like a Nokia but I couldn't really tell for sure... Slowly we could see the light glistening like a beacon, surrounded by worms that it had obviously coaxed from the ground using the little known 'Nokia Vibrating Worm Retrieval Technique'... The excitment was now tangible... we were sure it was a Nokia. We didn't have a landing net with us and so had to land the catch by hand, in the dark... this is a technique that should not be attempted by the inexperienced! Finally we crowded around our catch, it was a 3310 and a PB at that, a truely quality Nokia that measured a full 5" from tip to tail and weighed about 2oz!!! This is what Nokia fishing is all about.... Thanks for all your help... Mission accomplished

Progress Report We arrived at the venue for a planned 8.00pm start. The air was thick with anticipation... we could hardly wait to get started, but safety considerations forced us to delay. We detoured to the farmhouse, seeking permission to start our evening session in the safe knowledge that the farms 600lb sabre toothed man eating dog was safely chained and shackled to a 4 tonne JCB!!! Finally we were ready to start... we decided to adopt a roving approach, starting at the roadside peg and gradually working our way to the upper limit of the farm. Tackle was kept to a minimum, a single 6" nokia 3210, fully charged and loaded with a lithium battery. For bait, we used my daughters mobile number carefully mounted on the 3210. After the first few attempts it became obvious that we would have to keep rebaiting the 3210 since the bait only remained effective for about 60 seconds at a time. The initial results were disappointing, not a single bite! but we had only covered about 200 yards by now. Bite detection was difficult... at the first major bend the swim swept gracefully towards the inside when we thought we had a bite!!! It turned out to be a false alarm, the moonlight playing cruel tricks reflecting its rays off shiny wet rocks that were just visible above the surface of the swim. After about 30 minutes our spirits were a little subdued... we were approching the upper limit and we had nothing to show for our efforts other than a couple of false bites!!! At the top, the venue opened out and was approximately 100ft wide. We rebaited the 3210 and tried again... we had a bite! Not a very positive bite, just a tiny glimmer in the distance.... We struck, we were in! Slowly we managed to get closer to the target... it was clearer now, we could tell it was good catch but the species was not clear? It felt like a Nokia but I couldn't really tell for sure... Slowly we could see the light glistening like a beacon, surrounded by worms that it had obviously coaxed from the ground using the little known 'Nokia Vibrating Worm Retrieval Technique'... The excitment was now tangible... we were sure it was a Nokia. We didn't have a landing net with us and so had to land the catch by hand, in the dark... this is a technique that should not be attempted by the inexperienced! Finally we crowded around our catch, it was a 3310 and a PB at that, a truely quality Nokia that measured a full 5" from tip to tail and weighed about 2oz!!! This is what Nokia fishing is all about.... Thanks for all your help... Mission accomplished

Update, I have arranged for a phone hunt this evening, 8:00pm (This might catch on you know ) I have had to organise it with the owners of the farm since they let the mother of all guard dogs patrol the estate at night and believe me you wouldn't want to meet him on a dark night I will let you know how I get on...

Update, I have arranged for a phone hunt this evening, 8:00pm (This might catch on you know ) I have had to organise it with the owners of the farm since they let the mother of all guard dogs patrol the estate at night and believe me you wouldn't want to meet him on a dark night I will let you know how I get on...

I can't believe I just sat and read all of that...

I can't believe I just sat and read all of that...

Miasma, First bad report I've heard.... BUT.... At least the other gentlemen will still be able to fish legally as long as he has a note of his licence number and proof of ID... PS For those that need to know where to buy online, Try Here

Miasma, First bad report I've heard.... BUT.... At least the other gentlemen will still be able to fish legally as long as he has a note of his licence number and proof of ID... PS For those that need to know where to buy online, Try Here

Not bothered I've never caught anything on it anyway

Its worth pointing out that you can print the confirmation directly from the web site as soon as you have paid. This printed confirmation allows you to fish instantly, you do not have to wait for the licence to be delivered. Brilliant system..