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[Entwood]

I'm afraid I'm going to regret saying this but, I've done a bit of coarse fishing in my time. What's the question?  :-/

Well, i do hell of a lot on the river Lugg in Mordiford near Hereford.

Anyway, I use a carbon 13 foot rod, I have the chance of a 1962 cane rod, its in good condition, just needs some new eyes, Question is, have you had any expierience with cane rods.

 :-/ :-/

[serious head on]

Old fashioned "split cane" rods used to be the "Rolls Royces" of rods in the 60's / 70's .. before nylon & fibreglass became the cheaper/better options. A good cane rod, well looked after is strong, flexible and extremely sensitive. Furniture requires replacing every 5-6 years as the whipping usually starts to fray, but that is a nice, satisfying job for the close season. If you get the chance to have a play with it you should find that it is a pleasure to use

[/end serious head]

if you use a cane at a reel would the other dancers beat you up ??  

[Baron Von Spongebob]

I'm afraid I'm going to regret saying this but, I've done a bit of coarse fishing in my time. What's the question?  :-/

Well, i do hell of a lot on the river Lugg in Mordiford near Hereford.

Anyway, I use a carbon 13 foot rod, I have the chance of a 1962 cane rod, its in good condition, just needs some new eyes, Question is, have you had any expierience with cane rods.

 :-/ :-/

[serious head on]

Old fashioned "split cane" rods used to be the "Rolls Royces" of rods in the 60's / 70's .. before nylon & fibreglass became the cheaper/better options. A good cane rod, well looked after is strong, flexible and extremely sensitive. Furniture requires replacing every 5-6 years as the whipping usually starts to fray, but that is a nice, satisfying job for the close season. If you get the chance to have a play with it you should find that it is a pleasure to use
[/end serious head]

if you use a cane at a reel would the other dancers beat you up ??  

And you want to be serious with a sentence like that..

[miggy]

I'm afraid I'm going to regret saying this but, I've done a bit of coarse fishing in my time. What's the question?  :-/

Well, i do hell of a lot on the river Lugg in Mordiford near Hereford.

Anyway, I use a carbon 13 foot rod, I have the chance of a 1962 cane rod, its in good condition, just needs some new eyes, Question is, have you had any expierience with cane rods.

 :-/ :-/

Phew. Saw a massive p1ss take coming my way.  

I could never see the attraction with vintage gear. If you like losing fish and tackle then I suppose it's OK but what's the point?

In my opinion, modern gear has been designed to make fishing easier. Rod tips are more responsive so bites are easier to see, actions are more progressive so that it's easier to keep the fish on and finally they are not prone to rotting and take little care.

The most skillful bit of fishing, in my opinion, is choosing and working the swim properly and getting the best possible bait presentation. Neither of these will be aided with a split cane rod.

If you would prefer a Morris Minor to a V6 CDX then I suppose a split cane rod and a centre pin reel are for you, otherwise I'd stick with your decent gear. They do look nice on the pub wall though (Fishing Rods, not Morris Minors).

 

Question answered very well, may I say. your right about the swim, I love working out the rig depths also, not like sea fising, put a bucket on the end of the line and cast in  Sorry if there are any sea fishermen on tonight,

 

[Golfbuddy]

I'm afraid I'm going to regret saying this but, I've done a bit of coarse fishing in my time. What's the question?  :-/

Well, i do hell of a lot on the river Lugg in Mordiford near Hereford.

Anyway, I use a carbon 13 foot rod, I have the chance of a 1962 cane rod, its in good condition, just needs some new eyes, Question is, have you had any expierience with cane rods.

 :-/ :-/

Phew. Saw a massive p1ss take coming my way.  

I could never see the attraction with vintage gear. If you like losing fish and tackle then I suppose it's OK but what's the point?

In my opinion, modern gear has been designed to make fishing easier. Rod tips are more responsive so bites are easier to see, actions are more progressive so that it's easier to keep the fish on and finally they are not prone to rotting and take little care.

The most skillful bit of fishing, in my opinion, is choosing and working the swim properly and getting the best possible bait presentation. Neither of these will be aided with a split cane rod.

If you would prefer a Morris Minor to a V6 CDX then I suppose a split cane rod and a centre pin reel are for you, otherwise I'd stick with your decent gear. They do look nice on the pub wall though (Fishing Rods, not Morris Minors).

 

Question answered very well, may I say. your right about the swim, I love working out the rig depths also, not like sea fising, put a bucket on the end of the line and cast in  Sorry if there are any sea fishermen on tonight,

 

That's the problem down here. If you mention fishing they instantly think you mean sea fishing. Apart from that there are a few 'stew ponds' for the tourists but nothing in terms of real fishing. Having said that, parts of the River Camel are well known to be good salmon beats but I can't afford that sort of thing.

[miggy]

I'm afraid I'm going to regret saying this but, I've done a bit of coarse fishing in my time. What's the question?  :-/

Well, i do hell of a lot on the river Lugg in Mordiford near Hereford.

Anyway, I use a carbon 13 foot rod, I have the chance of a 1962 cane rod, its in good condition, just needs some new eyes, Question is, have you had any expierience with cane rods.

 :-/ :-/

Phew. Saw a massive p1ss take coming my way.  

I could never see the attraction with vintage gear. If you like losing fish and tackle then I suppose it's OK but what's the point?

In my opinion, modern gear has been designed to make fishing easier. Rod tips are more responsive so bites are easier to see, actions are more progressive so that it's easier to keep the fish on and finally they are not prone to rotting and take little care.

The most skillful bit of fishing, in my opinion, is choosing and working the swim properly and getting the best possible bait presentation. Neither of these will be aided with a split cane rod.

If you would prefer a Morris Minor to a V6 CDX then I suppose a split cane rod and a centre pin reel are for you, otherwise I'd stick with your decent gear. They do look nice on the pub wall though (Fishing Rods, not Morris Minors).

 

Question answered very well, may I say. your right about the swim, I love working out the rig depths also, not like sea fising, put a bucket on the end of the line and cast in  Sorry if there are any sea fishermen on tonight,

 

That's the problem down here. If you mention fishing they instantly think you mean sea fishing. Apart from that there are a few 'stew ponds' for the tourists but nothing in terms of real fishing. Having said that, parts of the River Camel are well known to be good salmon beats but I can't afford that sort of thing.

River wye has some good salmon runs, its £1500 for the licence then the owner charges
£70.00 per day to fish.

[Golfbuddy]

Cheaper to go to Tesco's.  

[macca]

What is it with fishing? :-?
I mean  - I know a lot of people do it....but why......?? Its just never appealed to me. :-/

[hotel21]

same prices as up here......  

[miggy]

What is it with fishing? :-?
I mean  - I know a lot of people do it....but why......?? Its just never appealed to me. :-/

Each to their own I suppose, could say the same for golf,cricket, mrs Miggy always says what do I see in football, and pubs, cannot remember half the time.

Its alright I aint a P....ss head, its just rugby season.

 

[Golfbuddy]

What is it with fishing? :-?
I mean  - I know a lot of people do it....but why......?? Its just never appealed to me. :-/

I used to be a very competitive person and I mean to the point of obsession. Fishing was the only thing I found that I didn't have to win at. In fact, I could sit there for hours without doing anything and have an excuse for not doing it.

So, for me it is total relaxation and the chance that the next cast will bring a record fish.  

Bugger!!!! Thats that competitive streak straining to get out.  

[Golfbuddy]

same prices as up here......  

I once went fishing on the River Eden in Carlisle. Chopsdad could probably confirm this but I think you can fish on a local day ticket on some of the town stretches and there are salmon there. I saw a chap catch two big salmon whilst I was there.  

[hotel21]

same prices as up here......  

I once went fishing on the River Eden in Carlisle. Chopsdad could probably confirm this but I think you can fish on a local day ticket on some of the town stretches and there are salmon there. I saw a chap catch two big salmon whilst I was there.  

Talking more about Speyside and similar.....  Big Bucks up there, if you can get into it....

[miggy]

same prices as up here......  

I once went fishing on the River Eden in Carlisle. Chopsdad could probably confirm this but I think you can fish on a local day ticket on some of the town stretches and there are salmon there. I saw a chap catch two big salmon whilst I was there.  

I used to fish on the Tweed at Coldstream when I was in my teens, remember it well, anyway, we never got charged as my farther was very good friends with the landloard of the swan inn. Plus as I am now, he was an ex coldstream guard so he used to get a few privilages if staying in the village.

 

[miggy]

Cheaper to go to Tesco's.  

Tescos, naff to that, the car gets dinged in their car park

 

[macca]

What is it with fishing? :-?
I mean  - I know a lot of people do it....but why......?? Its just never appealed to me. :-/

I used to be a very competitive person and I mean to the point of obsession. Fishing was the only thing I found that I didn't have to win at. In fact, I could sit there for hours without doing anything and have an excuse for not doing it.

So, for me it is total relaxation and the chance that the next cast will bring a record fish.  

Bugger!!!! Thats that competitive streak straining to get out.  

aah its becoming clear now......gets you out of earshot of the misses!! of course!