Recent content by Big Al

Hiya Mate. I've used a Penn Surfmaster 850 for the last couple of years and can thoroughly recommend it. Holds loads of line, casts well and gets the lead back really quickly. I use 15lb line with 80lb shock, but I do use a casting cannon (I think that's what it's called) to save my index...

Me and Geordie fished at the end of the pier that night, and was I well chuffed with a 2 pounder (first keeper of the year). We saw the 9 pounder when we were leaving, and it was that big that it was hanging oot of his fishing bag. I might not have caught it, but it made my night seeing it...

Cheers lads, I appreciate the comments. Looks like I know what I'll be asking Santa for this christmas!

Just after your thoughts here. I was out on Blyth pier on Friday night, and got caught in the heavy rain with the wind behind it. I stuck it out for a few hours, but eventually gave up fishless and cold. I got back to the car, and when I took of my salopettes, my legs were wet. I was wearing my...

Me and my mate will be down at the pier tonight. Will be fishing at the end of the pier, casting toward St Mary's. Look out for the bloke with the greys orion and penn fixed spool.

Grand report. Where can I get a copy of the sheep photo - its for me mate...honest

Thanks for all the great advice - looks like its the princeton tec apex for Christmas. Sorry it took so long to post my thanks, cant get near the pc for the kids

Hello folks, Im after a rechargeable headlamp as my xmas pressie, and I hope you can give some advice. Its should be able to have enough power for up to 8 hours (although not on constantly), with decent light output. Budgets a bit limited mind you! I've been looking at the Night Searcher...

I've been fishing for 20 plus years and always used a fixed spool - initially cos I couldnt afford a multiplier. When I did have the money I borrowed my mates multiplier and tried many times to get the hang of it, but no joy. I think its because I have smallish hands, and couldnt get a proper...

Hello lads, New to this site, and its a belter! I'm after a bit of advice. I have my eye on one of those Shakespeare Tidewater flotation suits as an xmas pressie (I've been a good lad). Has anyone got one, and if so, how do you rate it? Cheers Al