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From: Tim on 3 Jul 2010 15:51
In message <6k1v26t8fks27rgdjeupmglrbqlmo9erpi(a)4ax.com>, steve auvache
<dont_spam(a)thecow.me.uk> writes
>On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:36:46 +0200, Paul Carmichael
><wibbleypants(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>steve auvache escribi�:
>>
>>> On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:25:09 +0200, Paul Carmichael
>>> <wibbleypants(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>steve auvache escribi�:
>>>>
>>>>> And just for the record a fishing pole is a merkin term for a fishing
>>>>> rod
>>>>
>>>>Roach pole?
>>>
>>> A roach pole is a specific type of fishing rod what is traditionally in
>>> the form of a single piece of wood called a pole and is specific for roach
>>> fishing, thus roach pole.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Perhaps Donnie has bought a roach pole?
>
>I was tempted to say unlikely as modern ones are specialist pieces of kit
>and not really for use by rank amateurs and should to be kept out of the
>hands of know nothing numpties and then, for obvious reasons, I thought
>better of it.
>
Roach poles are a nice piece of kit, I have two. It's often a surprise
to the bloke on the next peg along the bank what can be done with one.
--
Tim
From: Tim on 3 Jul 2010 15:51
In message <IYLXn.60004$sD7.2281(a)hurricane>, malc
<malwhite1(a)blueyonder.co.uk> writes
>Donnie wrote:
>> Don't ask why, I'm not sure why, but I've bought a pole and rig to go
>> fishing with the kids.
>>
>> Fucked though if I have a real clue about fishing other than when I
>> were a kid we'd stick a worm on a hook and sit by a bank.
>>
>> Just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a numpty
>> beginners guide either online or offline to help us get the most out
>> of it?
>>
>> Already bought a copy of a couple of mags but they don't go into a
>> numpty enough level IYSWIM?
>
>Just go to your local library. There are always stacks of books on fishing
>in the sports section.
>
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._Hartley
--
Tim
From: Chas on 3 Jul 2010 16:50

"steve auvache" <dont_spam(a)thecow.me.uk> wrote in message
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>
> And just for the record a fishing pole is a merkin term for a fishing rod
> and thus comes from a foreign and infinitely inferior language and thus
> not a word that is acceptable in these parts.
>
> steve auvache

I live VERY close to a popular coarse match fishery & if you were daft enough to
call their �expensive poles "rods" then you're gonna get wet :-)

From: Chas on 3 Jul 2010 16:57

"Donnie" <notme(a)somefakeemail.com> wrote in message
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> Don't ask why, I'm not sure why, but I've bought a pole and rig to go
> fishing with the kids.
>
> Fucked though if I have a real clue about fishing other than when I
> were a kid we'd stick a worm on a hook and sit by a bank.
>
> Just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a numpty
> beginners guide either online or offline to help us get the most out of
> it?
>
> Already bought a copy of a couple of mags but they don't go into a
> numpty enough level IYSWIM?
>


Identify where the serious business of angling is done, park up & leave the kit
in the boot. Walk around & I can practically guarantee that if course fishing is
for you, you will have met your future mentor within 20mins.

From: eatmorepies on 3 Jul 2010 17:02

"Donnie" <notme(a)somefakeemail.com> wrote in message
news:xn0gw7a2zfm11w000(a)news.eternal-september.org...
> Don't ask why, I'm not sure why, but I've bought a pole and rig to go
> fishing with the kids.
>
> Fucked though if I have a real clue about fishing other than when I
> were a kid we'd stick a worm on a hook and sit by a bank.
>
> Just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a numpty
> beginners guide either online or offline to help us get the most out of
> it?
>
> Already bought a copy of a couple of mags but they don't go into a
> numpty enough level IYSWIM?
>

Whatever you do - don't read Angling in Ernest by Fred Taylor.

I used to go fishing from time to time - with little success. I read said
book and sold all my kit immediately (1). 1972 it was - never fished since.

1. Bought a tweed jacket so I would look prematurely aged (2).

2. So I could get into the Con club, drink beer and play snooker (3) past
midnight.

3. Press bell and nice lady would bring up fresh round of drinks - charged a
shilling (4) extra on the round.

4. It was called 5 pence by then - but I'm slow to adapt.

John



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