Redmire Phone Wars 2016
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Loop. - if you get thru - include John and I please .... I'll supply the "chilli" again.
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Something I have never done but it sounds just like trying to get a GP appointment on a Monday morning for my mother.
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The Redmire I wanted to fish is long gone I am afraid I have no interest in fishing the shadow that is left.
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A fair comment Chris, I would still like to visit though just so I could say I've beenChris Bettis wrote:The Redmire I wanted to fish is long gone I am afraid I have no interest in fishing the shadow that is left.
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Keep an eye on things and if all goes to plan she'll be back to her former glory in a few years...Chris Bettis wrote:The Redmire I wanted to fish is long gone I am afraid I have no interest in fishing the shadow that is left.
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Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.
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The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.
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Is that all you have gotGurn wrote:The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.
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Can you explain why anybody would need four rods on Loch Redmire?
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Can't say as I can. Have seen no-one do it in the last seven years on there either. I use two myself..Yatesy used threeKevin wrote:Is that all you have gotGurn wrote:The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.![]()
Can you explain why anybody would need four rods on Loch Redmire?
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Experimentation ? In much the same way with one rod you change from float to ledger to free line - top - bottom - somewhere in between; you can change line strength and diameter; change hook size; change bait; change reel; change style of rod; a wide variety of combinations and all part of the fishing experience.
When I fished Redmire last year I had four rods set up; two James MkIiVs; a more robust "stalker" and an Avon. One free line; one with a weight; one for surface fishing and the fourth with a float kindly donated by a rather generous individual in this Forum. Two of the four were matched with a centrepin and two with Mitchell 300s. I mainly used just the one whether float or top or bottom. Occasionally I would fish two rods with the others propped against my little canvas ridge tent. At night I had two rods out until the dawn hours. I chose not to use "buzzers" rather centrepin ratchet and a "stone" and plastic lid top. Sometimes I sat in a chair; sometimes I sat cross legged on the ground; sometimes I stood for an hour or three "hidden" in the Reedbeds; sometimes I "hid" behind a tree and sometimes I found myself lying face down "peering" carefully around the remains of the fallen oak. I fished with three others - two of whom are on this Forum and who previously I had not had the privilege to meet. We all had a truly fantastic time there and not one carp was caught by the four of us - I had some "heart stopping" moments as the float bobbed and "sailed away" and landed some stunning gudgeon throughout and the occasional eel - and at the risk of being immodest - all four of us are - at worst - "vaguely competent" anglers. It was however a truly great experience to camp out at such an historic place - quiet - peaceful - haunting - memorable - great companionship - misty chilled mornings - Kelly Kettles - the occasional single Malt.
As Gurn rightly says; it's not compulsory. If you want to use one rod then do so. It really is personal choice. For me, Redmire is an experience - one I enjoy - and how we as individuals chose to relax, unplug and rewind is a matter for how we get our individual piscatorial enjoyment.
When I fished Redmire last year I had four rods set up; two James MkIiVs; a more robust "stalker" and an Avon. One free line; one with a weight; one for surface fishing and the fourth with a float kindly donated by a rather generous individual in this Forum. Two of the four were matched with a centrepin and two with Mitchell 300s. I mainly used just the one whether float or top or bottom. Occasionally I would fish two rods with the others propped against my little canvas ridge tent. At night I had two rods out until the dawn hours. I chose not to use "buzzers" rather centrepin ratchet and a "stone" and plastic lid top. Sometimes I sat in a chair; sometimes I sat cross legged on the ground; sometimes I stood for an hour or three "hidden" in the Reedbeds; sometimes I "hid" behind a tree and sometimes I found myself lying face down "peering" carefully around the remains of the fallen oak. I fished with three others - two of whom are on this Forum and who previously I had not had the privilege to meet. We all had a truly fantastic time there and not one carp was caught by the four of us - I had some "heart stopping" moments as the float bobbed and "sailed away" and landed some stunning gudgeon throughout and the occasional eel - and at the risk of being immodest - all four of us are - at worst - "vaguely competent" anglers. It was however a truly great experience to camp out at such an historic place - quiet - peaceful - haunting - memorable - great companionship - misty chilled mornings - Kelly Kettles - the occasional single Malt.
As Gurn rightly says; it's not compulsory. If you want to use one rod then do so. It really is personal choice. For me, Redmire is an experience - one I enjoy - and how we as individuals chose to relax, unplug and rewind is a matter for how we get our individual piscatorial enjoyment.