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Allan Parbery, Tim Wagner, Bob Roberts, Matt Brown and Stefan Hanff, for help and advice on any Carp or Coarse fishing topic. Just email your question using the form below and the following week your question will be answered by the expert you picked and posted below in the Question and Answer section.
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Allan Parbery Q&A
3rd November 2011
Mr Mick Davison asked:
Is there any truth in the rumour that Rosehip is crayfish proof? Trying to fish a lake crawling with them and only artificial baits last more than an hour.
Allan Parbery Answered:
Sorry for the delay - I've been away for a few days.
I have heard from many people that crays prefer not to eat the Rosehip boilies if there is another food source close by. My beliefs are similar - I would say that they are a better poisson chat deterrent than a cray deterrent though.
The jury is out on that one - I presume it works for some people and not others.
I certainly wouldn't allow anybody to write on a piece of Mistral headed paper that they would 100% do the trick for you...
Mr Mick Davison asked:
Is there any truth in the rumour that Rosehip is crayfish proof? Trying to fish a lake crawling with them and only artificial baits last more than an hour.
Allan Parbery Answered:
Sorry for the delay - I've been away for a few days.
I have heard from many people that crays prefer not to eat the Rosehip boilies if there is another food source close by. My beliefs are similar - I would say that they are a better poisson chat deterrent than a cray deterrent though.
The jury is out on that one - I presume it works for some people and not others.
I certainly wouldn't allow anybody to write on a piece of Mistral headed paper that they would 100% do the trick for you...
Tim Wagner Q&A
7th March 2010
Mr George Merritt asked:
Time and time again i talk to anglers on the bank about rigs, and everyone seems to show me 3 or 4 different types of pop up rigs but only 1 type of bottom bait rigs! Shouldn't these bottom bait rigs be just important as pop ups! what type of bottom bait rigs do you use and recommend?
Tim Wagner answered:
Thanks for your question regarding rigs. I know exactly what you mean about how anglers and magazines alike talk about their preference towards certain rigs. Almost nearly all of the rigs that you see talked about or recommended show the hook bait fished off the bottom. However not all is lost and I can recommend a couple of different presentations to present your hook bait on the bottom because lets face it all of the free bait that you introduce will be sitting on the bottom or in the weed but basically it will be sitting “on” something, so surely that is the best place to have your hook bait isn’t it, on the bottom with your freebies...
Mr George Merritt asked:
Time and time again i talk to anglers on the bank about rigs, and everyone seems to show me 3 or 4 different types of pop up rigs but only 1 type of bottom bait rigs! Shouldn't these bottom bait rigs be just important as pop ups! what type of bottom bait rigs do you use and recommend?
Tim Wagner answered:
Thanks for your question regarding rigs. I know exactly what you mean about how anglers and magazines alike talk about their preference towards certain rigs. Almost nearly all of the rigs that you see talked about or recommended show the hook bait fished off the bottom. However not all is lost and I can recommend a couple of different presentations to present your hook bait on the bottom because lets face it all of the free bait that you introduce will be sitting on the bottom or in the weed but basically it will be sitting “on” something, so surely that is the best place to have your hook bait isn’t it, on the bottom with your freebies...
Matt Brown Q&A
8th April 2009
Bob Lewinton asked:
In December 2007 I purchased 2 sizes of Shell Fish No name boilies for barbel fishing. I have one unopened pack and some still remaining in opened but sealed packs. I cannot find any use by date but should I throw the boilies away or would they still be useable. Which bait in your current range would you recommnd for the Kennet.
Matt Brown answered:
A good question and one to which I can't answer 100%. Even though you know when you bought them, you don't know when they were produced and how long the shop has had them in stock. This is true of all packaged bait, by all manufacturers. However, I do have my own rules that I abide by;
If the bait looks wrong in any way, such as signs of any mould or a white residue, I'll bin it. If it doesn't smell right I'll bin that too. Other than that I'm happy that the bait will perform and be good for the fish...
Bob Lewinton asked:
In December 2007 I purchased 2 sizes of Shell Fish No name boilies for barbel fishing. I have one unopened pack and some still remaining in opened but sealed packs. I cannot find any use by date but should I throw the boilies away or would they still be useable. Which bait in your current range would you recommnd for the Kennet.
Matt Brown answered:
A good question and one to which I can't answer 100%. Even though you know when you bought them, you don't know when they were produced and how long the shop has had them in stock. This is true of all packaged bait, by all manufacturers. However, I do have my own rules that I abide by;
If the bait looks wrong in any way, such as signs of any mould or a white residue, I'll bin it. If it doesn't smell right I'll bin that too. Other than that I'm happy that the bait will perform and be good for the fish...
Andy Green Q&A
15th December 2008
Paul Rogers asked:
I am having real difficulty in casting accurately. I keep ending up in the trees and bushes and wondered how i can stop this. I need to get tight to the snags. Can you give me any tips?
Andy Green answered:
Before I start to answer your question I must say that casting tight to snags should only be done if it is possible to land a fish safely! Many snags have hidden underwater branches etc and although it appears as if the area is clear it is important to be 100% sure as a 'Fish at all cost 'attitude is not acceptable...
Paul Rogers asked:
I am having real difficulty in casting accurately. I keep ending up in the trees and bushes and wondered how i can stop this. I need to get tight to the snags. Can you give me any tips?
Andy Green answered:
Before I start to answer your question I must say that casting tight to snags should only be done if it is possible to land a fish safely! Many snags have hidden underwater branches etc and although it appears as if the area is clear it is important to be 100% sure as a 'Fish at all cost 'attitude is not acceptable...