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I haven't posted for sometime but feel driven to do so, to mourn the plight of those poor little otter cubs. Thank goodness some have been saved from the floods but just how many poor little souls have perished? Which brings me on to poor mousey, a tragic story but one which I feel compelled to...

Here's an interesting one. What item of fishing kit will you be asking Santa to bring? Would it be say a real, some terminal tackle or maybe a pole or some comfy boots. Any advice on boots would be most welcome and should I ask for a size bigger or smaller than my normal size. Also which soul...

Just come back from a week by the side of Lake Maggiore, Italy. Apparently very good fishing and I saw loads of what looked like decent chub and loads of baitfish. The Italians guard their fishing and it is very hard and expensive to get a fishing licence. What I did discover is that any illegal...

Havana Cigars, three boxes of Romeo y Julieta Churchills. £320. Two boxes untubed, one box tubed. These would cost £450 and £500 respectively from CGars, the cheapest outlet in the UK. No offers.

Those who suffer cold hands should be at home. For the hardier souls, Zippo handwarmers are on offer at Amazon.co.uk for around about £14/£15. Best price that I have seen for a long time. Sir Rannulph recommends these. He suffered frost-bite some years ago to the tips of his fingers and...

I read a quote by well known author Jim Harrison the other day. "Death steals everything except our stories." It got me thinking about my old friend and fishing partner Keith Gate. I began fishing with Keith Gate long ago. We first met when my mum was spending time with his new bride's...

Lots of interesting information on this site and it is not exactly bang up to-date. I know we have trawled this topic fairly comprehensively, but nevertheless some interesting stuff. I never appreciated just how these birds can decimate a fishery untill I witnessed it. www.cormorantbusters.co.uk

Trust. Easy concept. But I don't wonder if "practicing" it is the real challenge. I tend to be a very trusting person. I really don't know why, but that's pretty much just the way I am. If you say you're going to do something then I, by nature, trust you will do it. Maybe I'm a bit naïve...

Fo those centre pin aficionados, Go Outdoors are selling these for £80. Or even, £63 according to the Go Outdoors website!

Hi Tod, First of all a very warm welcome. You will find some interesting and varied discussion on this Forum, some good advice and some banter which goes to make the Forum an interesting place to be. Referring to your post. The research work carried out in Japan sounds pretty...

I appreciate that I have mentioned this before, but going through my fishing clothing have spotted those white cocoons with a lovely juicy clothes moth larva inside. These things will be starting to hatch and will chomp through most clothing. Now is the time to go through your kit before the...

It seems that Prescot Innovations Askai barbel rods have disappeared off the face of the Earth. By all accounts, very good rods. I've never seen one come up for sale and if they were as good as some pundits reckon, why did Prescot discontinue them? Secondly, Daiwa Infinity barbel rods seem to...

Brand new Shimano XT6000RA. The reel comes with spare spool, but I do not have the box or instructions. £65 +£5 for postage. Mehong, lightly used, has been advertised in the non-fishing section for weekends only.

Torrix 1.75, 12' built by Mark Tunley. Couple of small "isoblobs" added, £120 + postage or collection from Loughborough/Leicester area. No swops. PayPal gift or cash payment, please Now sold.

I'm selling off a load of my barbel tackle as I just don't seem to do as much fishing as I used to and when I do go, catch nothing. A pair of i-floods, never had a fish on them and that's true! £270 + Postage. These are a pair and can be distinguished by different coloured whippings...

I believe that Korum Seamless Hooks will no longer be produced, at least for the time being. If you like these hooks, probably best to stock up now with stock that is currently on the shelves.

If you are in the market for a decent barbel rod Lathams are worth a look. Shimano Beastmaster Bx Barbel Concept Classic at £100, which is a discount of £85. I believe that the Power version is also available. Shimano Beastmaster Bx Barbel Concept Classic BMBXBCCL (5612) - Discount Fishing...

I was disappointed to receive a call from Ashfield Angling Club that someone on BFW had informed them that I had posted derogatory comments about the club. Let me make it clear. Ashfield Angling Club is an excellent well run club and no adverse comments were made in my post. The whole tenure...

Okuma Aventa VT1002 Centrepin Boxed, with neoprene pouch and instructions. £85 +P&P. No offers please. Now sold, many thanks for your pms

I have some new pullovers, socks, ties and handkerchiefs which I am happy to exchange for some decent fishing tackle.