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If i recall properly they only surveyed fish in the summer because that was the "growth" period and that also there wasn't many anglers who fish during the winter period.

Have skimmed the report and when I have a week to spare will read it thoroughly! Some interesting concepts and findings but also some areas of concern particularly with regards to the same strains of stocked fish. The diet composition of fishmeal reliance is not really suprising, given that...

It is possible that the hook point was partially covered by the bait (maggot turned over etc) when the barbel took the bait. Once in the stomach the hook is not coming out. Never had a deep hooked barbel and I normally fish long hook links with a bait runner and a semi bolt rig that lets the...

As Jon knows, i use that rig as he recommended it, however I play around with the fluro breaking strain a little and also increase the length of braid from 2" to 4 or 5" sometimes, particually if flow is slow.

Thats excellent, the only thing I would add is super sharp hooks (as mentioned earlier by David) so that the fish gets pricked easier then bolts therefore hooking itself properly.

I have the Helikon and very happy with it - be careful of sizes, they come very big. I have xl in everything but only large in Helikon.

Muck boots all the way, much easier to walk in and more comfortable

Very similar to me Fred - Daiwa sensor for all feeder, carp and pike fishing. Pro gold is very good at 15lb plus for carp and pike. I have not done much float fishing lately so looking for a good line - always used bayer in old days:cool:

Mark - best you pm me and we can have a chat - several things to consider!

Jackets and leggings from this company are very good ECWCS

Same as others, I put spool in bucket of water and wind on under slight tension.

Yup, i also use led lenser

Just back from Ebro and conditions not good for roach, had snow melt in river when arrived then had 5 days rain…….. Once river settled a bit found some roach with biggest going 2.7, 2.6 and 2.5. Had a rudd that went 2.8oz. Was a struggle and seem to be lot more rudd around this year. Oh well...

Good looking fish

Iam originally from Suffolk now residing in Scotland ! Found some info on grayling on Tay but wondered if anglers on here had other information.

The size of hook is dependent of many different factors so will change regular from a 12 to a 6 probably. Sure that some of the meat men use larger than that.

I see they have got them back in all sizes again - great hook

Have any of you gentlemen fished for grayling in Scotland?

I never met Keith either but your words say it all Mike, very thoughtful.

Dave, I never knew Keith but terrible news for his friends. Deep hooked fish are a problem, always helps if 2 anglers are there to get hooks out, on your own its a bit of a struggle sometimes. Not tried ground baiting on the lochs but that is something in the pipeline for next winter.Hope u...