Loudyboy

Couldn't agree more! I fished at Beccles last Saturday. Fishing was suprisingly good just after low tide, but as the tide came up, the fishing died. On breaking my tackle down, I bit through my weak link off my boom (as you do) and the taste of salt ran through my mouth...kinda explains why the fishing died, I think. The Flood Alleviation scheme must be a factor at the very least? Back on topic...I've signed (number 792) and urge anyone, whether you're local or not, to sign - you may one day have a trip up to the broads in the future, it would be a great shame if you couldn't fish the broads as they are now....arguably some of the best fishing locations in the country.

Disgraceful isn't it? I've seen people lay up their rods like this, jump in the car and go to sleep! Makes my blood boil, it really does.

Welcome aboard Colin, from one Lowestoftian to another.

Hi all, Anyone else going to fishomania this coming Saturday? There's very little information online about it, but I'm lucky enough to get a ticket Was wondering if anyone knew what celebrities are fishing in their match?

Hello folks, I'm fishing in my first ever match at Cross Drove in a few weeks time as was looking for some advice, whether it be venue-specific or just match fishing generally. Given the time of year, I suspect fishing mid-to-shallow water with 'little and often' feeding to be the best bet. What baits would you recommend I have with me. How should I start? What species should I primarily target? I've never been to the venue and it's a little too far away from me to go and look around in advance, so any advice would be welcome! Thanks in advance!

No joke, I've found Jaffa Cakes work exceptionally well on bright days in the summer for surface carp fishing! I punch them with a bread bunch, size dependant on water.

What a sad story, Peter I'm guessing this won't be reported in the LJ...I can only imagine how distressing that would be for the family present.

Thumb just in the mouth, with fingers around the 'chin' to gills, is the best way, IMO. Having your thumb in their mouths tends to calm them, IMO.

Thanks Peter, I'll look out for them

Yeah, I've read into it and it doesn't look like it's gonna have any affect on Cuba. Despite this, it doesn't stop both mine and Emma's (my partner's) family calling and asking 'are you still going?' 'I don't think you should be going', etc Still, it brings a new meaning to the old saying in reference to holidays 'it'll be good to blow the codwebs away' if a hurican does passby close

Oh dear......just heard about Alpha...someone 'up there' really doesn't want me to have a good holiday this year

Counted 6, sorry Emz Not a genius though LOL Trick with any form of 'proof reading' is to read sentances backwards. It's the only way of digesting data effectively, without being scewed by the subject's contents.

Hoplessly Over Protective Shepherd BEER

Cockroaches? Cockerals? Can we have more than one guess each? *hunts for a copy and pastable dictionary and selects entire listing for letter C ready*

Just thought I'd add a related comment to say I'm off to Northern Cuba on Wednesday and am no longer the least bit worried about this...life's too short, ain't it?