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Search found 21 matches

by benb733
August 15th, 2017, 9:04 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Liccy vs punch crumb
Replies: 1
Views: 2686

Re: Liccy vs punch crumb

I usually fish likky as I have never got on with punch crumb, Having said that it is good enough for sir Bob. What I do know is that PC takes alot longer to prepare but is far better for deeper faster water, but, I use a bait dropper or add gravel if the flow is too great for normal likky.
by benb733
August 15th, 2017, 8:55 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Trotting advice.
Replies: 4
Views: 5492

Re: Trotting advice.

Hi mate, I have been off the forum for a while but here is my opinion, keep doing what you are doing if its working, yes a lighter mainline may give you better float control if you are trying to use small stick floats as it should be more supple and less affected by any wind, but, I would fish it wi...
by benb733
January 21st, 2015, 7:26 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: MB Floats for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 692

MB Floats for sale

Cheers for looking guys, they will all be up on Ebay soon.
by benb733
January 19th, 2015, 11:55 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: MB Floats for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 692

MB Floats for sale

For sale : MB Balsa Track (Pole Sticks) six 4X10 (£6) and six 4X12 (£6) MB HT Ribbo seed, three 0.25g (£3), two 0.35g (£2) and three 0.45g (£3) Six MB Ultra Choppy 4X12 (thin Bristle good in skim) £6 Five MB Choppy 4X14 (£5) MB HT canal cane diamonds Eight 0.2g (£8) and eight 0.3g (£8) Six Drennan S...
by benb733
November 16th, 2014, 8:57 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Gloucester Canal
Replies: 5
Views: 1169

Gloucester Canal

That will be better than the Gloucester canal. ;)
by benb733
November 14th, 2014, 9:58 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Gloucester Canal
Replies: 5
Views: 1169

Gloucester Canal

Cheers
by benb733
November 13th, 2014, 9:39 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Gloucester Canal
Replies: 5
Views: 1169

Gloucester Canal

Does anyone know what clubs, tackle shops or general points of contact there are for the Gloucester Canal?
I would like to get on a few matches before the Div 1?
Thanks in advance.
by benb733
October 21st, 2014, 8:14 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Hooklengths for running line
Replies: 22
Views: 2579

Hooklengths for running line

I agree with the rod high and crank it to reduce line spin, i also found that slightly larger loops on your hooklength can reduce the spin a bit. i use the little seymo loop gizmo thingy, small loop on pole rigs and the larger on running line. Our of interest what diameter hook lengths are you using...
by benb733
October 18th, 2014, 4:26 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Drennan Matchpro 10-11ft
Replies: 0
Views: 351

Drennan Matchpro 10-11ft

Hi has anyone got their hands on the new one yet?
And if so how does it compare to the old one?
I found the old one good with the 3/4 or 1oz tip but there was too much of a flat spot on the 1/2oz tip.
Any input welcome.

Ben
by benb733
January 25th, 2014, 12:01 am
Forum: Match Diary / Going Fishing
Topic: Division 1 National 2014
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Division 1 National 2014

Cheers, what about the rest of it though?
by benb733
January 24th, 2014, 10:49 am
Forum: Match Diary / Going Fishing
Topic: Division 1 National 2014
Replies: 10
Views: 1755

Division 1 National 2014

So will it be the same sections as last time??
And which bit is holme marsh is that above Cromwell Weir?

Cheers

Ben
by benb733
September 26th, 2013, 4:19 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Best floats youve used
Replies: 23
Views: 4588

Best floats youve used

Canal: Garbo DS14H (Bread) and Mick Bassett OTD
River: Drennan Carbo and Caralusso Torpedo
Commercial: MW taper tip Diamond, MW pinger

Don't fish natural lakes often though, there are not many around me. :(
by benb733
September 26th, 2013, 4:11 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: hollow elastics
Replies: 15
Views: 2134

hollow elastics

Most hollows do what they say, Hydro in my experience is very soft before it starts to power up, but lasts ages. The preston is alright but you need to keep an eye on the green and blue in my experience as they do perish quite quick for a hollow. The vespe is a well priced and easy to work with elas...
by benb733
September 17th, 2013, 7:25 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: paste fishing
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

paste fishing

If it is too windy then using a proper paste float that takes a bit of shot will alleviate some of the problems. In my experience it will allow you to still fish a soft paste in the tow, just use more line above the float, and be ready to react to the bites. Sometimes using a slightly softer elastic...
by benb733
September 14th, 2013, 4:25 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Division 1 National, Trent and Mersey
Replies: 4
Views: 928

Division 1 National, Trent and Mersey

Just found this, cheers guys. :o
by benb733
August 31st, 2013, 11:38 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Hello,New Member
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Hello,New Member

Is Sids cafe the one next to the pond??
by benb733
August 29th, 2013, 4:46 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Hello,New Member
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Hello,New Member

A long way away....... Image
by benb733
August 28th, 2013, 4:59 am
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Hello,New Member
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Hello,New Member

A little bit south of Birmingham!!!!
by benb733
August 27th, 2013, 4:33 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Hello,New Member
Replies: 32
Views: 2165

Hello,New Member

Evening.
Another one from Andover way, although I have been stalking the site on and off for a couple of years.
by benb733
August 27th, 2013, 4:29 pm
Forum: Match Chat / Fishing Talk
Topic: Div 2 National results.
Replies: 2
Views: 459

Div 2 National results.

Good evening, I find myself in a bit of a predicament.

www.nfaresults.co.uk is not working from where I am at the moment. Is anyone else having the same problem?