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    Kirsty reacted to TeeDee's post in the thread The Road to Hell with Like Like.
    I drove as part of a charity drive for Combat Stress from Honiton Devon to Knordkapp in 71 hours - Its a heck of a drive - Can't say I...
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    Kirsty reacted to Woody girl's post in the thread Stormy camp on exmoor with Like Like.
    I planned to take the smokey hut to a little known campsite on exmoor near Lynton. Set in a deep valley with the river Lynn rushing...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread A small rod...
    @stonepark thanks very much for this really comprehensive advice and for your kind offer - I will send a PM. I would much prefer that...
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    Kirsty reacted to stonepark's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    For supplies, AliExpress or temu are your best source of inexpensive gear. Rod wise, look for ice fishing rod or kayak rod, both are...
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    Kirsty reacted to slowworm's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    I was going to suggest similar although as I've not done it I didn't know how many fish you'd lose. If you're tying your own and prone...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread A small rod...
    Oh perfect! Thank you.
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    Kirsty reacted to C_Claycomb's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    I swapped treble hooks for singles on some lures. On the Rapalas it did effect swim action and I got fewer hook ups, but it was a lot...
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    Kirsty reacted to Broch's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    Yeh, I understand that, not many can. So, don't cut the hook at all, just remove the line, strap the hook up so it cannot move deeper...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread A small rod...
    Broch, I am not sure that I could do that. I think I would remove only what I had to in order to use my paddle to get home! I'm trying...
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    Kirsty reacted to Broch's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    Hi Kirsty, you may need something a little heavier than that depending on the size hooks you're using; they can be surprisingly tough to...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread A small rod...
    A net like this perhaps...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread A small rod...
    Thanks Russ, I did wonder if a net would be good - I will Google dip net. I could secure it under the decklines. Is this the kind of...
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    Kirsty reacted to warthog1981's post in the thread A small rod.. with Like Like.
    Hi Kirsty I’ve done a fair bit of fishing from my sit on top kayak over the years I used to just by the mackerel hook sets and cut...
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    Please excuse my novice ignorance! I have very minimal experience but am a mackerel enthusiast and have caught some from my kayak, I...
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    Kirsty replied to the thread Anyone a fan of tinned fish?.
    1. Gently sauté the following - one (or two) tins of anchovies, garlic, juice of at least ½ a lemon, chilli flakes, season with pepper...