tincatinca

Over more years than I care to remember, I have fished for nearly everything that swims in the UK using most methods plus several trips to France after several varieties of Carp, Catfish and Black Bass but I still find that float fishing for Tench with a centrepin takes some beating. A nice misty summer morning close to the pads with a red topped float and when the bubbles start to fizz getting you are on edge with anticipation. Pure magic. Following that I still love trotting a float in a river for whatever happens to be there. Size of fish no longer has the importance it once had compaired with the condition although it is still very satisfying to land a good fish of any species in pristine condition. It is just so enjoyable to be out there.

Yes They were both excellent reels particularly the Trotting Special but fortunately I have another two. I am a sucker for pins and I am sure that more will find their way into my collection. I have just tobtained an 18 foot power float rod to pair up with a 4" Richard Carter and I cant wait till next week when I shall be doing nothing else but going fishing. I want to slip in a couple of nights Carp fishing but that will depend on how I go on with the float. Regards tincatinca

For anyone interested and with great reluctance I have just put a couple of my centrepins on e-bay. Both reels are in excellent condition, one being a 4.5" Aerial type Trotting Special and the other being a 4,5" Relum. If any one is interested or has any questions please pm me. To view see the following links http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E%3AIT&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E%3AIT&rd=1 Regards tincatinca

Just back from an evening session. When I arrived at the lake I found athat a few fish were grubbing about in the shallows fairly close in. I always take a specimen float rod fitted with a pin which I normally use in conjunction with a polaris float and feeder so for curiosity I put the pin on one of the avons with a maggot feeder. Luckily I managed to get a couple of decent Tench but what an exhilerating experience watching the tip fly up followed by the music of the pin. I think that I have found a method that will keep me happy for a while. Roll on next weekend when I will try a pin on each Avon.

I have not used this method for many years, but this morning, I decided to give them a go with a bit of Tench fishing. Having set up a couple of Avon rods with in line open feeders I went to a local gravel pit which is quite weedy with a fair depth, but holds a good head of quality Tench. Fortunately I had a good morning session with a nice mixed bag of Tench, Carp and a couple of decent sized Perch however this is not the reason for this post. The main reason is to state what a fantastic method of fishing this is. Once you have got the tip weighting right, bite and fish activity indication is tremendous and best of all is that you can travel very light. Many years ago this method was widely used but eventually gave way to the quiver tip however, for close to medium range bottom fishing on still waters I think it takes some beating. Well worth a try and I shall certainly be doing more of this as opposed to sitting behind bobbins and buzzers.As a matter of interest, how many of you still use swing tips.

Thanks I started fishing with a pin and a tank aerial rod 50 odd years ago . Since that time I think I have at some time or other fished for everything that swims in the UK and also in France but I do love to use the pin whether on running or still water. I still get a great kick out of trotting, but living in Suffolk these days opportunities are limited unless I travel. Having great sport at the moment using the pins with float/maggot feeders for big tench. Awesome takes and that lovely whirring sound from the ratchet. It certainly makes a change from sitting behind alarms. Cheers tincatinca