In reply to Post #5
Cheers guv, I have been using a boat for at least the last 12 years, and apart from last year when me and the butcher fell overboard, it's all been plain sailing, so to speak . I was just trying to get a few people's takes on it. This will be the first time in about 20 years that I will be doing it on my own, as the butcher is no longer going to France due to his ill health. I am taking the Mrs for the first time, just for some company, but she has categorically said that she is not getting in a boat with me

In reply to Post #2
Thanks, mate. Do you think they can spook off a marker or a cane?
Also, regarding the rod direction. I saw a video a while ago where Scott Lloyd dropped his rig off, then pointed his rod forward on the way back, his theory was that if you had some kind of snag up with your line or something, you had a whole 12ft of play you could swing the rod back, where as if you where pointing at the lead, it could move it off the spot, if that makes sense.

1. What's your view on leaving H-block markers out when you are fishing to that spot?

2. After you have dropped your rig out and are motoring back to your swim, which way do you point your rod? Also do you have your tip underwater?

Thanks

'Forgotten Flavours' do some fantastic 28mm hard hookbaits in various old school flavours.

Hi guys, does anyone know if the Avid bags stems fit into the Korda Solidz inline leads?

In reply to Post #2
Cheers mate

I've looked everywhere for 18lb or 20lb. If anyone can point me in the right direction, it would be lovely . I need to redo all four spools for France. Failing that i was looking at the Kaizen line. I only use this setup once a year for France, so i didn't want to spend big bucks on line that gets used for one week a year.

Hi, any recommendations for a good buoyancy vest? I will only use it once a year, so don't want to pay top dollar if poss. TIA

In reply to Post #1
I have a Samsung S24 Ultra and use the button on the pen to take selfies.

As per the title. What is the etiquette for naming a fish?