Jigotai
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You could try these people, Solopark.
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OpenOffice
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Well done Steve, that's a lovely looking fish.
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What about the Greys Prodigy rods?.
The Greys Prodigy Barbel rods are 12', come with a standard top and a quivertip top with 3 long quivers (2, 3 & 4 oz).
They are superb rods for Tench, Crucians, Bream, Chub, Carp and Barbel and come in 1.5lb tc 1.75lb tc or 2lb tc.
They are a dream to use and have loads of power in the lower section together with sensitive tips.
I have even cast 6oz with no problem (with PVA bag full of particles).
BB
Popped into my local tackle shop today for some bits and pieces and ended up walking out with one of these. I was impressed with it's quality and feel. I've just got to get it in the house now without the wife spotting it
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Well done Richard, that's a fantastic catch and great report. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Good luck with today's session
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Hi sean, welcome to the site. I live quite local to you so if you have any questions as to where to fish give me a shout.
You've come to the right place as there's plenty of people on here that will give you plenty of advise. It's always good to have a search through past threads as well for information.
Andy.
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Cool, I can now get on with scanning in some pictures from the 70's.
The specs I've been reading all say that they have several display modes.
BTW, I did order one and I've not seen anywhere that can beat these guys on price.
Hi Ken,
I bought one for my wife in the summer. What I would suggest is get one of the wifi models, it enables you to browse through all your photo's on your computer and select the folders you wish to look at, without transferring folders using cards.
Andy
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Just made up some pike traces for Phil (er sorry about delay mate!).I like to cover the hook shanks (or more acurately the wire wrapped around them) in rubber tube.Dont need it to keep the wire tight really (though it does help with the modern super soft 49 strand types) but I use it as it both protects the wire from the forceps and gives them a better grip when unhooking.I also like to use clear tubing if possible (Yes I know Im not easily pleased!) so that I can see the wire/hook for any signs of corrosion/damage.
The best ever was that old tube that was sold to be used as anti tangle tubbing with Zzip leads (anyone remember them?) sadly no longer available.I also had a supply of some from LEEDA.Noticed when making Phils traces that I was out of it so have been searching both the local shops and the internet to no avail.Anyone have any ideas?
Hi Budgie,
I've just had a look through the rs catalogue and came across this tubing. It comes in six different diameters so may be of use.
Andy.
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I read this on another well known Angling Forum and I thought that it would be useful to bring it to your attention.
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Lovely stuff, cheers Budgie!
Thats a much safer looking rig than the one I tied last night!
Just thought I'd post this link. It's where Budgies diagram came from originally and it is well worth looking at the entire document for more good advice.
Edit. oops, I didn't realise the whole document was in budgies link.
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I'm thinking of giving some of the big 26 or 28mm pre drilled pellets a go on my forthcomming trip and not being a carp angler, I need a little advice.
Obviously, these things need to be mounted on a hair which is simple enough to tie up, but the hole in them is pretty big and I forsee problems with a standard boilie stop arrangement just falling out.
What's the best way to stop these things comming off the hair ?
I got fed up trying to drill pellets, so to hair rig them I tie a bait band to the hair. Tie the band on first and then tie the hook to the right length of hair. I works a treat.
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I used Pegasus quite a bit in the past,very reliable.
Cheers Nick, I'll try that one
How's your baby by the way?
Andy.
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I'm looking for some software to distribute my emails around a small network. I was wondering what any of you guys use. I use Vpop3 at work, but was wondering if there was any good free stuff that you can recommend.
Cheers
Andy.
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Please, put down mine and Faye's name
Cheers
Vidar
Hi Vidar, is Faye going to show us how catch pike on wobbled maggots
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Hi all, what a day, I don't think I've ever been that cold and wet before. My day, after a quick chat, started on the main river. My plan was to wander downstream almost to the bridge, but as usual I found a swim that I couldn't bring myself to walk past. It was a good move, as I was soon into my first brownie of the day. For the conditions I thought I did well in that swim, catching another brownie about 3 1/2lb, 2 nice grayling and what I was told later could have been a salmon parr. I probably would of stayed there all day but decided to go back to the car park and heat up some soup when I lost the feeling in my hands and fingers. The uncontrollable bouts of shivering didn't help either.
Back at the car park I met up with a few of the regulars huddled under a shelter. Here we were entertained buy Tony, Chavender and Leon trying to light the kelly kettle.
After a tin of hot soup, another layer of clothes and fresh hat, I was ready to venture out again. I was going to give one of the carrier streams a go, but as I was walking over to them I was overcome by the draw of the main river and found my self in the swim I fished last year. I soon caught another brownie but the bites really started coming when I started using sweetcorn and regularly throwing in mashed bread. My total for that swim was 6 brownies and 3 grayling.
Even the excitement from the antics of the acrobatic displays given by some of the hooked trout, could not hide the fact I was getting colder and wetter. While I could still think straight, before the onset of hypothermia, I decided to call it a day.
When I got back to the shelter I was met by most of the others, only a few hardy souls were still on the river. After a brief chat there was a call for what could only be described as a life saver....hot mulled wine, bacon sarnies and a comfy seat in Lyns camper van. Thank you Lyn and Sue for those.
Although cold and wet it was a great day, especially as all my fish were caught on the centrepin I made, on it's first outing. It was also great to meet up with everybody again. I'd also like to thank Tony and KayC for organising the fish-in.
Here's a few piccies from yesterday.
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Now rain and SNOW!
9am 'feels like' temp is -4! 
I'm off in a minute, see you all on Sunday. Don't forget the warm boots and hot drinks...
See you there
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Wahooo! all change on the weather front again. Looks like it's going to be dry after all, although it looks like it's going to be a bit foggy for the drive down.
Edit.. Err Just looked again and it's back to rain... Don't know what I was looking at last night.
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For many years my mates and I used to fish for Barbel right through the night during the summer months on the 'river Kennet' and the Barbel fed right through till about 01am then there was usually a dead period until just before dawn when for an hour or so they had another brief feedng spell. but during the day feeding became very scarce. some other members who only fished during daylight hours never even saw a Barbel. but at night it was a magic place and on some warm nights we used to hear (and occasionally see) the Barbel grunting while feeding upside down on the undersides of the streamer weed probably after snails eggs etc. (no wonder they are called freshwater pigs)
But nowerdays when we fish on the River Lea we only fish till around 11pm in the summer and then go home to our beds.
but this time of year when it starts getting cold we tend to only fish till about 8pm. unless it is in the middle of a really mild spell.
Every river can be different and the Barbels feeding habits may change dramatically from river to river (as Rabbits post can verify, where the Barbel on his river rarely feed into the night) but finding these things out on your river makes it an even more enjoyable challenge.
Hi BoldBear, I fish the Lea for barbel as well, I think from reading your posts down stream from you. The way you describe the feeding habits of your barbel sounds very familiar. The majority of the barbel that I have caught there have been in the last hour of daylight and a couple of hours into dark, then it switches off. During the day you very rarely see them.
The last time I saw them during the day was at Stanborough. I was feeding a shoal of roach and chub bread with my kids when four appeared and muscled in on the bread. The water was crystal clear and only about 8 inches deep and they soon got spooked and disappeared.
Andy
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Got it frol Eaby! Cost me £74 plus post I think? But a LONG way cheaper than anything else!! I'll have a look for one for you. And here it is!! (110189160300) Excellent service!! And the biggest thing in determening cocks to hens ratio is HEAT!! Too hot will get you cocks!! I recon I have got from the eleven survivors at least eight cocks!! But they ALL taste the same on there backs!!
Cheers Chris, that looks a good one.
Interesting what you say about the heat, as I remember the temp was close to the top end of what is recommended during my first attempt.
Talking of ebay, have you ever tried any of the hatching eggs you can get. My brother has tried a few, but it's a bit hit and miss. He has tried three batches, one batch of chickens, a batch of guinea fowl and a batch of Chinese runner ducks. Out of these only the ducks and one guinea fowl hatched.
Bon appétit ( that's about as far as my french goes, even though I go out there every year).
Actually you might be able to help me, I'm off to the Vendee next year to a place called St Julien-des-Landes. Do you know any good rivers or lakes to fish in that area. Also any advice on permits and licences would be great.
Andy
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thought foot and mouth was a cow and pig disease that required quarantines.
With infected animals being put down as well
must be slightly different. Thanks for the heads up Elton, I've four young un's myself, I'll keep a look out for that one.
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Just come back to this and sorry Jigotai, missed you post!! I had a silkie hatch from the last hatching but unfortunately she/he didn't make it? Just never got much bigger and put the chicks outside and it simply died!? But from the 9 which hatched I have still got 5 despite ALL the best efforts of the associated shite hawks!!
Anyway, just got the latest hatch under way on Friday, I now have 12 chicks and one just chipping so 13 all being well. I had one clear egg and one which I know went in a day late!! I broke one egg to check and there WAS a chick growing!! So lost that. Which means from 15 eggs I WOULD have had 14 chicks!! Which for a beginner is I think pretty good!! And at LAST I have found my one true vocation in life!! It took a LONG time, but here it is!!
The breeds are from the first hatch, Buff orpingtons x 3 and Coq du Rennes x 2 surviving. And from this hatch I reckon around 10 are Light Sussex and rest are Rhode island crosses.
Hi Chris,
13 from 15 is good going even for a commercial breeder.
The three silkies that hatched from my batch are doing well and are in with the other chickens now. The only problem I've got is the ratio of cockerels to hens. I already had two and now out of the three chicks I think I've two more, that's two hens and four cockerels.
Anyway I'm now looking for homes for them (the wife and kids won't let me cook them).What make of incubator are you using. I borrowed the one I used but it was a bit basic and I had problems with humidity. I'm going to give it another go in the spring and was thinking of investing in a better one.
Andy
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I'm looking forward to using the centrepin I've been making for the first time. See here. It would be nice to catch a grayling or a big roach on it first time out.
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Leon,
Thanks for the information. It's a great help to someone like me who hasn't visited the fishery before. BTW - Can you clarify any of the rules though? Barbless hooks? Unhooking mats? Bivvies? Bait boats? (only joking with the last two!!)
Steve C.
Hi Steve,
I nicked this from a post from last years fishin. I think it was KAYC's post (nicked from a previous post by Leon).
Timsbury Rules of the River
barbless hooks only
all landing nets to be dipped (container just behind the car park)
no keep nets
all fish to be returned
maximum two rods
no braids as mainline or rigs
no plugs or spinners less than 6“
no fish to be removed from the fishery
no dogs, animals or radios allowed
no firearms or weapons to be taken onto the fishery
all rods shall be equipped with a suitable landing net
no wading or swimming
no boats to taken onto the river
all litter and unused bait must be taken home
payment for permits constitute acceptance of the fishery rules and breaking these rules will mean being asked to leave the fishery without refund
no responsibility can be taken by the management for any circumstances affecting the fishing which is beyond their control
to the extent permissible by law, all liability for loss or damage is expressly excluded
the courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction
Environment Agency fishing licence required
Andy
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Great programme, loved the underwater footage.
Thanks for pointing it out earlier Peter, I would of missed it otherwise.
Prices for long banksticks
in Coarse Fishing
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Anderoo, if you have trouble getting some bank sticks like the ones Steve has suggested, let me know and I make up something for you at work.