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Hi, Has anyone had a go at making their own fishing pots or traps? I'd be really keen to see your results! Cheers, J

I made these with some steel wire, paper clips and a simple jig. I haven't tried them yet as I'm waiting for the fishing season to start. Just wondering if anyone out there has actually tried them, and got any tips to success. Cheers, J Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with...

Hi All Does anyone know where I might be able to obtain a copy of the TV series from the 1990's titled "The Gamekeeper - A Year In The Glen"?I know there's a book that goes with the series, but I want to watch the episodes again. I've tried ebay, but no listings at present. Thanks in advance...

Hi All, Sorry if this link's already been on here somewhere, but if you haven't seen them yet here's some good pics from RM's new series filmed in Canada. Cheers, J http://explore.outdoorsica.com/accounts/profile/Kevin%20Callan/gallery/ray_mears_and_bbc_on_the_french_river/...

Hi All, I'm thinking of getting a 12ga pump action after having not had one for a few years now and I'm wondering about barrel length. How much difference is there really between a gun with a 20" barrel and one with a 28" barrel in terms of effective range and shot pattern? Can you get...

Hi All, The garden is producing radishes faster than I can eat them! Dose anyone know some good ways of preserving them (and other vegges) and have any nice pickle recipes? Cheers, J

Hi All, Just had to share this! I got my first porker today. A young boar. Had a bit of a chase, but finally got close enough to get it with the Ruger 10/22. Ideally, I would have used something bigger, but the .22 subsonic did the job OK at close range. Not a very big one, but it should be...

Hi All, I'm planning on trying to catch some eels in a trap I made the other day and I'd like to hear about your favorite/best ways of cooking them. Also, what's the best method for dispatching an eel? Cheers, Jamie

Hi All, The title says it all really! I was just wondering if someone can tell me how many episodes of "Ray Mears World of Survival" there are? I know there's one where Ray is with an Indian fishing community that I haven't got and I think I'm somhow missing the Mongolian one but I don't know...

Hi All, Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on the best types of weather conditions to go rabbit shooting. We went out spotlighting last night in very strong wind. The other guys weren't too keen on the idea of going out but I said that the rabbits would probably be hunkered down and more...

Hi All, Does anyone know a good place to get a Golite Hex 3 Tub (floor)? Many thanks. Cheers, J

Hi All, Sorry if this is in the wrong place. Below is the checkout/postage section of an internet order I want to place with a big UK canoe company for a copy of the Bill Mason DVD "Waterwalker" to be sent to New Zealand. I know postage is getting expensive, but this takes the biscuit! :lmao...

Hi All, I've been chatting to British Red about reloading, as I've just got myself a Lee Anniversary Reloading kit and intend to make up some rounds for my .357 Rossi '92 levergun. I'll be loading .38spl for general target practice and tincan blasting fun and some .357 close-range bush-hunting...

Hi All, I know this is a bit much to ask, but has any kind soul out there got access to any cats eyes (the sort you find in the middle of the road, not in the head of a bird-eating monster!)? The reason I ask is that we have to go night shooting for wildcats and often you've only got a pair of...

Hi All, Thought some of you might be interested in this: It's a Maori stone tool/knife (can't remember the proper name) used for butchering Moa (like a very big emu/ostrich type bird that was hunted out of existace here over 100 years ago). It's about 6-7" long and fits in my hand...

Hi All, I'm trying to eradicate rabbits from an area as part of my work with the NZ Department of Conservation. I used to catch them in cage traps in the UK with slices of carrot, but so far I can't get them interested in anything down here! I've read that salt is a good attractant, but...

Hi, Has anyone got a Swazi Thar anorak or the Ray Mears version. If so, what do you think of it. I've read/heard that they are very good coats, but heavy when wet, although still waterproof even when the outer fleece layer is soaking. Lots of people swear by Swazi gear down here, but I'm keen...

Hi All, Just wondering, what's the latest bit of kit you've brought and why? I thought it might be a good way of seeing if there are any trends and adding things to a "wish list" for the future. I've just brought one of those niffty looking pocket folding stoves (seconds) as they look like...

Hi, I'm hopefully looking to buy my first full-bore centrefire rifle soon and I'm wondering what calibre to go for. I'm thinking of a 7mm 08., .308Win, .270, .243 or similar. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice based on their experience with these or similar calibres. Which...

Hi All, I found an old mini cooker in the loft the other day. I'd attach a pic if I knew how! I remember using it in the '80's with a gel type fuel that came in a toothpaste type tube. I don't suppose you can get that now, so I was wondering what alternatives there might be or should I get...