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Thanks all. I've emailed Angling Projects, Get Hooked on Fishing and Fishing For Forces. Those were the ony three I could find via Google.

I'm having a clear out and wanted to donate tackle to a community or charity angling project. Can anyone suggest anywhere ? TIA Anthony

I haven't been an active member for years but was having a clear out of fishing gear and came here. I'm surprised to see it so quiet Anthony.

I was fishing a farm pond near Louth over the weekend and caught a small Tench (<1lb) that was entirely black except for a cm strip of olive green along the belly. How common is it for Tench to be so dark green it looks black?

I have a bib and brace I wish to try and re-waterproof. What advice would you on products/techniques to get the best result?

UPDATE. These now have a new home The family is having a clear out and I have half a dozen lures (plugs and spoons I believe) plus some spare trebles to give away. If you want them ping me your address, and I'll post them.

Yesterday the angler in the adjacent peg caught a 3/12lb Tench on 20 with a single red maggot. I was a bit peeved because earlier I'd caught a 2lb Tinca on a 16 and thought I was doing well. :-P T

Thanks. I attempted to read the Bylaws on the EA site and was confused about what it meant by lures. It only seem to state no lead weight and incorporating a hook. I'll stick to walking the bank this trip. Tony

Thanks for the reply. I didn't know that. Their website rather misleadingly has a picture of someone with a caught Salmon.

I've booked a short break holiday near a stretch of the Ouse near Stillingfleet, York in mid April. Obviously this is the closed season for course fishing but I wondered if people could give me some guidance on the legalities of fishing for Salmon with lures. If I was to purchase a Game license for the week, do I have to buy specialist tackle or would I be permitted to used my short 9ft Carp rod and some jelly lures I have? Thanks Tony

Doing some advanced planning for the fishing holidays I want to retire my old Nimbus suit and get something new. I like the look of the Retex Summer Bib 'n' Brace I was thinking of combining it with the poacher jacket, then I discovered a company called Protak you also get good recommendations. Anyone had any experience of their clothing or any other advice regarding purchasing Protak clothing and what their different ranges signify. Thanks Tony

We stayed over Christmas and the new owners seem very nice. Previous visitors should note they've made some significant changes to the character of the place. They've removed or cut back a number of the trees along the bankside and on the islands. The whole of the rear of the fishery is being re-landscaped, it'll be interesting to see what progress they make over the coming year.

Planning next years fishing holidays we noticed that one of our regular destinations - Tetford Country Cottages has new owners. Has anyone been since it changed hands ?

I have british army gortex my only real issue with it is a distinct lack of pockets, the complete opposite of the Nimbus.

Bump Any new suggestions as I want to get some new outer wear for winter. I currently have a Sundridge Nimbus which is nice and light I was thinking a reasonable light bib and brace that could be waorn over the sleepskin system would be ideal.