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Loop. - if you get thru - include John and I please .... I'll supply the "chilli" again.

Something I have never done but it sounds just like trying to get a GP appointment on a Monday morning for my mother.

The Redmire I wanted to fish is long gone I am afraid I have no interest in fishing the shadow that is left.

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.

A fair comment Chris, I would still like to visit though just so I could say I've been

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.

Keep an eye on things and if all goes to plan she'll be back to her former glory in a few years...

Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.

Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.

The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.

Gurn wrote:

Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.

The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.

Is that all you have got

Can you explain why anybody would need four rods on Loch Redmire?

Kevin wrote:

Gurn wrote:

Kevin wrote:Hi Mushy
rule 2,i have a problem with,for me it is a question of ethics.

The amount of rods..or buzzers? Neither are compulsory.

Is that all you have got

Can you explain why anybody would need four rods on Loch Redmire?

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 three

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.