Things That Gladden The Heart
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PhilTheFragger
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I don’t understand the question Doh
AmandaJR
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I don’t understand the question Doh
Paul is always shouting at Bob "don't wind" when he gets a fish...you may have read it as wind (the weather), rather than wind (the reel thingy)...
PhilTheFragger
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Aha
I get it now, all depends on the size of the fish
When you get a fish on, the impulse is to wind the reel fast, and this is fine if you have a small one on.
However if it’s a biggie, then you run the risk of the fish coming off or snapping your line if you play it too hard,
What you need to do is keep the rod high and the line under tension at all times, the rod is your shock absorber, if the fish runs, let it take line, then when it stops running, start to wind in the line, play the fish by using alternate side strain.
Eventually the fish will come to the surface and can be netted
I get it now, all depends on the size of the fish
When you get a fish on, the impulse is to wind the reel fast, and this is fine if you have a small one on.
However if it’s a biggie, then you run the risk of the fish coming off or snapping your line if you play it too hard,
What you need to do is keep the rod high and the line under tension at all times, the rod is your shock absorber, if the fish runs, let it take line, then when it stops running, start to wind in the line, play the fish by using alternate side strain.
Eventually the fish will come to the surface and can be netted
AmandaJR
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Aha
I get it now, all depends on the size of the fish
When you get a fish on, the impulse is to wind the reel fast, and this is fine if you have a small one on.
However if it’s a biggie, then you run the risk of the fish coming off or snapping your line if you play it too hard,
What you need to do is keep the rod high and the line under tension at all times, the rod is your shock absorber, if the fish runs, let it take line, then when it stops running, start to wind in the line, play the fish by using alternate side strain.
Eventually the fish will come to the surface and can be netted
Bob likes to wind! I love the show so much I've even thought about fishing. They make it look so idyllic. I did fish with my Dad once as a kid though and the scales made me want to puke!
PhilTheFragger
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It is much more to do with getting out into nature, relaxing and contemplating your navel… than catching fish, that’s a bonus
There are several mental health charities that promote fishing as therapy, once I go down to 3 days a week work in May , I may well volunteer
AmandaJR
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It is much more to do with getting out into nature, relaxing and contemplating your navel… than catching fish, that’s a bonus
There are several mental health charities that promote fishing as therapy, once I go down to 3 days a week work in May , I may well volunteer
That is definitely the appeal. Some of the best parts of the show are where the camera just pans across the countryside.
It looks so complicated though and the other thing my Dad had that really made me want to puke was maggots. Grim.
What Fragger hasn’t revealed is the best way to keep maggots warm & wriggly this time of year is to keep a few of them under your tongue….
That might be an urban myth spread by fishermen.
PhilTheFragger
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Maggies are very clean and come in different colours, so you can match them to your outfit
PJ87
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Maggies are very clean and come in different colours, so you can match them to your outfit
Have you been custom fit for them
Slime
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Just starting now on BBC2!
Sid Rixon IV
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So is the flipping jungle wot she just has to watch!
But she does enjoy Bob and Paul.
Oops, and you, Ted!
RichA
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Haven't fished for years but I've still got my old Greys fly rod and gear in the garage.It is much more to do with getting out into nature, relaxing and contemplating your navel… than catching fish, that’s a bonus
There are several mental health charities that promote fishing as therapy, once I go down to 3 days a week work in May , I may well volunteer
I'll definitely be digging it out after I retire next year and have the time.
Rarely caught anything, but never cared. It was always a great day out.
AmandaJR
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Kallo Beetroot and Balsamic veggie cakes. Sound odd but they're delicious.
Sid Rixon IV
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Are they like rice cakes in texture?
AmandaJR
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Not really. Definitely a lighter crisp to them. They don't crumble but defintely softer. They remind me very much of pickled onion monster munch - slightly sweeter.
Wilson
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If you wind at the wrong time, you can put too much tension on the line and it will snap, there is an art to landing a decent sized fish, knowing when to let it go and when to reel it in, when to be defensive and when to be aggressive - landing a fish after a decent fight used to bring me great satisfaction, I need to dust the rods off and go fishing again!*
*when the weather improves
Beezerk
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Sid Rixon IV
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Do they get caught in your string vest?I had a packet last week, delicious but the crumbs go everywhere
Voyager EMH
Slipper Wearing Plucker of Pheasants
They would need to be very big crumbs or they would fall through rather than get caught.Do they get caught in your string vest?