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  1. lol, i am studying Pharmacology with a high GCSE and A level in Biology. I know a lot about snooker and football, can`t play tho !!!! :-D Regards Chris
  2. Yep :-D , fogot to to mention that, Landing net and keep net, ne of each
  3. Lol i like that :- ""probably half a dozen maggots AFTER EVERY FISH" will be happy to catch one! I slightly confused, what do you class as your swim? Is that the area you are casting to ? I thought you created a swim by intorducing loose bate, but i understand u dont want to release too much free bait or you`ll end up fillin up the fish! :-) Also, what exact setup would u use, as line to hook. Deapth of bottom, hook to float and appropriate weights ? Any suggestions for bait...i have pinkies and some of that tutty fruity putty stuff. anything else i should take with me ? Sweetcorn, bread ...? Chris
  4. AWOOE.....I am by now means an expert and can’t answer or comment on your 40% mortality rate but I may add a little more knowledge to your question - ""I was wondering however what exactly does happen to a fish when out of water?"" Basically as I understand gills are very delicate and have a very large surface area for gas exchange. Water has much less oxygen concentration per unit volume than air does; therefore the gills are essential in air filtration. To filter the oxygen from the water the gills use a contra flow / reverse flow system where blood passes in the opposite to that of oxygen diffusion. This is one major method of obtaining high oxygen concentrations, and is only possible due to the massive surface area. This surface area is obtained via the soft sponge like tissue of the gills. It is imperative that the gills are fully immersed in water to support the weight of the tissues if the gills go out of the water they almost completely collapse. Thus the problem is not only asphyxiation but the collapsing of the gills. There is however a second problem that if the gills dry out, the tissues will dry up and cause adhesion / sticking of joining cells/filaments. This proves a more serious problem as it is harder for the fish to reverse. This is why fish gills should be kept moist when out the water, not to provide more oxygen, as oxygen can only be gained when fully submerged but to inhibit filament adhesion. In my own view, as long as the fish isn’t out of the water too long the gills should recover when re-submerged, and if the gills aren`t left to try I can’t see why the fish would die ! As for 40% dieing! I can`t see that, that’s saying that for every 100 fish caught in a lake a day 40 die, thinking of it like that, seems highly unlikely. So there you go, just to put on a warning that that is how i interpret it (from research lol not just guess work) but i may have areas incorrect. Regards Chris
  5. Ok, got my kit and i`m ready for the off! Gonna head out to South Manchester and see what i can find. Just a few questions... What is the first thing to do when i get there...with it being cold, Andy at the tackle shop said the fish will be bottom feeding so guage the deapth first. So is this the first thing i should do ? Find the deapth then add on a little extra slack ? How much bait should i be throwing in to get the swim, how much and how often? What should i be looking for when i pick my spot ? If i`m not catching or even hitting a bite what should i do ? .....i`m sure i`ll think of some more later so i`ll add them..... i jsut want as much info as possible to try and have a succesfull morning...i understand with the weather i`ll probably catch little but i just want to wet my line really! lol Chris R
  6. Rod lisence - GOT Moggots - GOT Tackle - GOT I`m already for the off!,,,,,,tomorrow morning!! Please be good weather!
  7. Hi guys!!!! Just got back from the tackle shop and first let me say that Trev's Tackle 13-17, The Paddock Handforth is fantastic rated A++++!!! If you go ask for Andy, he was a fantastic help, with setup, tackle and techniques!!! I was in there chewing his ear off for over 1 hour lol ! OK so first up i wanted a rod !! So he recommended the Shakespear Ganza 13ft match rod! Budget rod, but looks very nice and he seemed to think it would be ok for me! PLUS it included a free Okuma exide reel. Not the best reel but certainly looks good enough to get me started! Lookin on the net and the rod seems to cost £35+ with postage with RRP and most prices £50+. The reel is low end, £15. Then if i was to internet purchase it would have had postage and package on top.......so i was happy with my price of £39.99 for the two!! :-D Good enough for me! So all in all i walked out of the store with: Shakespear 13ft Ganza match rod Okuma Exide Reel 2 drennan crytal floats 2 drennan still water floats 2.2lb 100m Float Fish main line Team england 18 to 2lb4oz barbless hooks 2 1/4oz weights (for gauging the deapth) 9 Silicone float adaptors Soft shot selection - SSG AAA BB no1 no4 no9 I`m pretty damn excited now!! lol Need to go post office and get rod liscence. Can anyone recommend anywhere near fallowfield where i could go and sink a few maggots tomorrow morning? I know the catch won`t be good, but i just wanna try out my new set up...i`m sure u know what its like.....lol Chris :-D
  8. Hey Rob.i, well i`m from Bury, but at Uni so live the week in Fallowfield. I havent given this 100% thought to be honest, i was going to ask later but i didnt want to bombard you with so many questions!! When i use to fish, i went to Fishermans Retreat - Edenfield, The Burs - Brandolsome, but my first stop was going to be some lodges in Bradshaw-Gate, my uncle fishes here and apparently they are vwery good, they are situtated just behind Jumbles Reservour. These are all very local places so i dont know if they mean anything to you. Of course we also have The Irwell running through ramsbottom which i have caught a nice few Trout in , in my youth. However being a bit older now i dont want to brake any fishing rules, so i`m unsure if you can fish in the river without a pass? Maybe someone could answer this? Along these lines, whats the deal with a rod lisence ? How much and whats it allow you to do ? Chris
  9. Thanks guys! yep it is Trevs of Wilmslow, gonna drive down there first thing Andrew Boyd, thats the first thing everyone sais when i join a chat....very funny, spelling isnt my strong point! lol i`m studying Pharmacology, drug action ect. Ok i`ll let you know what i buy....Thanks for the welcomes...and thanks for the help Chris
  10. Hi, if you havent seen my last post, then i will explain, i am a near enough total noob to fishing. I`m gonna get my gear tomorow ...see other my other thread. So sorry but, yes here are all the nooby questions coming out. Basically i have a done a few google searches but found little of relevence....other than buying books are there any areas on the net showing simple rig setups, ect. As i say, tomorow night i will hope to have, rod reel......so what else do i need. I`m float fishing in lakes for simple catches to start with, so i presume thats pirch ect..... So although i will hopefully get help from the guy at the shop, i just wanna know some basics.... What line..... what sizes hooks, what selection what floats? How do i tie my line What weights Then on to more complex things like, whats the best setup....? I remeber from about 7 years back when i was 15ish and use to fish, you have to balance your float...ect. How deep/ what distance between float and bait? If anyone can recommend a website that has any of this info i would also be greatful or have a crack yourself. Like i say it would be useful to have some basics before going tomorow!! Regards Chris R
  11. Excelent last two pics mate... Chris
  12. Thanks all of you......i am driving down to Trev's Tackle 13-17, tomorrow....spoke to him on the phone and he seems like a nice guy,...with lots of info.....i will let you know what i come away with! Chris
  13. Actual i notice on all of these even when u click on the Rod on their own, most include a "free" reel...... any personal choices?
  14. That sounds good!! Thanks for the help guys. I`m in City Centre as i`m at Uni here, but i`m only from Bury north Manch.!! Just been on that site.....i know it each to their own but as i know nothing....if i was to say pick a rod and reel or rod reel deal what would u buy! I`m on a budget but if something is a lot better i`d rather pay the difference..... anything on here that you would choose. http://www.nwac.co.uk/acatalog/Match_Rod_a...ombo_Deals.html seems a decent site? Also the post above mentions 11ft rod, i got told i wanted a 12-13ft , thats the only info or help i have been given! Is this true? Sorry if i sound lazy or asking you lot to do the work only i`d rather you suggest the rod than me have a random guess, probably choose the one with the nicest picture! lol chris R
  15. Hi All, So this is yet another beginner’s question, I bet you get them all the time however I have used the search and found nothing……so here goes. I’m 21 y/o and a student, I fished for about one year when I was about 15 and after selling all my tackle I now want to start again… I live in UK Manchester so I will be fishing for the usual easy pickings to start with, pirch..ect….fishin mainly in lodges and occasionally in slow running river. My question comes with the tackle…..there is so much option I haven’t a clue what to buy….what is the difference between the £10 reel and £130 reel, the £20 telescopic rod and the £130 rod ??? I would love some actual names of products to buy, I don’t want really poor quality cheapo stuff, but then again can’t hit top of the range! I just need the basics to set me off….rod, reel, floats, line strength, hook size ….what else? Like I say anything you can tell me before I go out and buy my stuff…….what are your views on eBay for fishing tackle ? Look forward to the Reply Chris R [ 21. February 2005, 09:06 AM: Message edited by: craynerd ]
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