betanut
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Post by betanut on Apr 12, 2006 14:45:31 GMT
Anyone from the forum going along to the inaugural T&S Tweed Angling Fair? www.tweedanglingfair.co.uk/I plan on going for one day anyway, possibly two. Just seems to not have had much mention and might be quite good  I dunno, so making the trek to find out  |
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Post by williegunn on Apr 12, 2006 21:23:58 GMT
James I will be there on the Sunday....................working for a well known line company
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Post by kercock on Apr 12, 2006 21:36:56 GMT
Willie Gunn, would that be British Rail /??(Sorry, I just could'nt resist it ) I intend being there on the Sunday. Any clues as to when the events kick off.? It has to be a great day out ....
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Post by tynespeycaster on Apr 13, 2006 7:47:59 GMT
Coach party from the Tyne valley going on the Sunday, anyone requiring transport from the Hexham area PM me as there are spaces. The party will also be visiting a few hostelries on the return journey for a few jars Should be a great day and looking forward to meeting forum members in the flesh!! Gold Willie Gunns in the buttonhole for recognition ?? |
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Post by fishingd0 on Apr 13, 2006 8:50:50 GMT
Will be down for the weekend. Should be a good weekend, as long as the weather holds out.
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Post by Fruin on Apr 13, 2006 10:43:51 GMT
You are all lucky to be going, I'll be away for the weekend to attend a 90th birthday party  |
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Apr 13, 2006 11:01:29 GMT
I will be at the Fair hopefully on the Sunday, so hope to meet up with some of you forum members. I am fishing the Tweed on the Saturday, so hopefully water levels will be good and the sun shines on the Sunday. I believe there are a few days spare for fishing on the Saturday should anyone want to make a weekend of it. Check availability. Go to www.fishtweed.co.uk |
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Post by fishingd0 on Apr 13, 2006 11:16:34 GMT
Gordon, Do you know the casting comp rules. Is it platform or in the water, left and right arm up or just best cast? Cheers, Springer Scott Mackenzie was asked to set up the rules and as I remember when speaking to him they are as follows: Casting will take place on the Juction Pool. The casts will be made off the prefered shoulder/bank in the water. There will be a qualifying rounds on Saturday with the top 6 in the final on Sunday. Rods will be restricted to 15ft1" and must be off the shelf. The lines are restricted to a diametre of 2.5mm. There will be a time limit and the longest cast within this will be the score for that individual. |
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Post by tyneandrew on Apr 13, 2006 11:28:49 GMT
Will you big casters be using v long head lengths?
120ft plus?
Isn't one of the rio lines that length in the head?
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Post by fishingd0 on Apr 13, 2006 17:03:22 GMT
Will be sticking to my trusty 85ft or 95ft carron line off the self, anything longer and you would strugglt to get the whole belly to anchor correctly with the 15fter.
Anything over 2.5mm and you could turn the comp into a brick throwing contest instead of a speycasting one.
Gordon
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Post by Yorkshire Esk on Apr 15, 2006 18:46:49 GMT
The question was, Anyone from the forum going along to the inaugural T&S Tweed Angling Fair? www.tweedanglingfair.co.uk/I plan on going for one day anyway, possibly two. Just seems to not have had much mention and might be quite good I dunno, so making the trek to find out . The question was about who was going to the fair and not what sort of line should I use if I enter the casting competion. It was a genuine question, quite a few replied yes they were which is good to see. Surely if you need to know the rules of the casting competion it should be a new subject. |
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betanut
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Post by betanut on Apr 16, 2006 18:19:55 GMT
It's a fair point Anyhow, self and the good lady now definately going ;D Must look at those Partridge lines....... ;D |
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Post by kercock on Apr 16, 2006 21:00:10 GMT
Fruin,I've met you a time or two now, I would never ever have taken you to be almost ninety. However I hope you have a lovely party and may I be the first to wish you Many happy returns, whilst we are at the Game fair.......................
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Post by Fruin on Apr 16, 2006 21:12:10 GMT
It's all that walking up and down the banks that I do, it keeps me fit and young lookin' |
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Post by kercock on Apr 24, 2006 21:39:46 GMT
Kelso here we go ! Irene (my wife) and I drive down on Saturday afternoon to stay the night in a B/B near Kelso,then hit the fair on Sunday morning. I can't think of anything I need to buy there but you guys know there is ALWAYS something to catch the wallet. I'm really looking forward to meeting up with,hopefully,some of you members who will be there. fruin,I know very well your flies will certainly catch fish,you will have to come up with a deadly one for catching them on Kercock,If it is deadly it may well become known as Ally's Kercock Shrimp. |
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Post by tweedcast on Apr 25, 2006 0:07:41 GMT
The Upper Tweed Poaching Society (culinary section) will be rafting down to Kelso after Sunday prayers.
The all terrain vehicle will be based on a Spey prototype in built cane as used in the upper Tweed (2" tapering to 1.5") measuring exactly 15foot1" stern to bow lashed together with 2.50000mm solid tungsten hawser as used for the tail end sink ship lines. Bouyancy achieved by 100 gallon diesel drums as used for the "scorched water" night fishing method, with of course Code 22 lead sheet ballast as used for the "plumbate nymph" so popular in the headwaters. Czech mate.
Powered by Rangerover Vogue 4.4 pint drive (just as well its downriver then) with refreshments astern mounted on aforesaid RR tailgate (the rusty one - everyone needs their iron). Ex Bristo copter "landing nets" will be stowed below in case of need.
Eh? Casting competition - thought it said rafting competition - ha.
All members shall wear a 1930's brass bodied extendable Hardy Gaff as a lapel broach for easy recognition (this being part of the official uniform) and also shall carry a night lamp when ashore.
See you Sunday then - I'll be the one wearing jeans !
Malcolm
NB an alternative to the genuine lapel will be a carbon fibre 9-iron shaft with a perimeter weighted butchers hook - the "big berther"-. As released in last year's fashion show by the guy with his shell suit in the red Nissan talibanwagon last December. I hear the bailiffs have been issued with US laser guided patriot systems this year - best of luck.
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Post by sagefly on Apr 28, 2006 12:11:14 GMT
Looking forward to meeting a few of you on Sunday, I will be wearing a London Spetcasters cap.
Maybe a few beers after in the White Swan?
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Post by kercock on Apr 29, 2006 6:07:35 GMT
Whats a Spetcaster ? ;D I will wear a green Shimano cap over a very old face and under a sou'wester if it's raining. I will be with a very tall blonde lady with a fantastic figure and looks that would stop traffic,if my luck changes.Otherwise I will be with Irene . ;D ;D
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Post by munro on Apr 29, 2006 19:20:12 GMT
Just back from Kelso and I must say that I found the Fair a bit disappointing with a fairly small number of trade stands (the manufacturers did not seem to be actually selling anything and simply directed prospective purchasers to these stands. The Vision people in response to my inquiry about waders directed me to a stand which did not have my size in stock (I'm a large regular!). I ended up with a few catalogues and not much else. There was some pretty impressive casting going on outside though.
If it had not been for the glorious weather which made it a joy to be outdoors in such a lovely setting I might have thought my trip from Edinburgh a bit of waste of time.
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Post by tyneandrew on Apr 29, 2006 20:45:09 GMT
Just got back form a day on the Tweed today and we spoke to some people that had been to the fair and had very similar comments. Did not catch any fish but caught the sun big time!
Still looking forward to it though...
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I dunno, so making the trek to find out 
