Thought that I would say hello to everyone. I live in Basildon Essex and have had a break from fishing for about 3 years, but now back. Fish the local lakes but I love fishing moving rivers, one of my favorite being the Kennet (love Barbel) at the old mill Aldermaston. The drive for home is horrendous but hey ho.
Lived in Tottenham as a boy and the Lea Valley was my home. Kings Weir, Dobbs Weir, Crown Fisheries, etc all mainly on the River Lea and surrounding Gravel Pits were my local fishing places. Like using old tackle especially centre pins, have a Rapidex, Avon Royal Supreme and a more modern J.W. Young "Purist 11" 2046. A few Mitchell 300's and a Mitchell Match complete the old reel collection. Rods are old fibre glass but looking to buy a couple of lovely split canes in the near future.
I love classic Mercedes cars hence the forum name...So that's me
I'm new here...hi
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Mercman
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Welcome aboard 
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Paul D
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Welcome aboard Sir, nice sounding reel collection, plenty of advice, hints and tips here, just ask.
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Luga00
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Welcome to the forum Mr M.
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KenSowerbutts
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A warm welcome from another Essex fishermanKnowledge comes but Wisdom lingers
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Ouse Wanderer
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Welcome Mercman. When I used to make the long drive to the Kennet (from North London) I always made sure I had either a C.A.L.P.A.C. or R.& D.A.A. membership book in my rucksack so at least I knew I'd have a great choice of swims when I arrived. Good luck with the bamboo hunting!
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Kingfisher
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Welcome to the forum Mercman. 
God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.
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Wallys-Cast
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Welcome aboard Mercman.Wal.
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Welcome to the forum Mercman.
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The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).