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 Topic: Sea fishing lures |
SmattyB
Replies: 23
Views: 248559
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 Forum: Fishing Posted: Tue Feb 07, 12 5:26 pm Subject: Sea fishing lures |
| Toby blue is my fave all-rounder, will catch gar, mackerel, pollock, bass and last summer I caught a cod from the beach on one! |
| Topic: Pike |
SmattyB
Replies: 23
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Thu Jan 26, 12 7:44 am Subject: Pike |
| As above, from a clean river, no problem, I have done and it tasted fine, from a canal, no, I think it would really be quite muddy tasting. Also, watch out for the pin bones, they have a kind of Y sha ... |
| Topic: What to do with lobster roe? |
SmattyB
Replies: 8
Views: 7152
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Tue Dec 13, 11 11:21 am Subject: What to do with lobster roe? |
| Great shame to land lobsters that are in roe, I think it is illegal (but not totally sure). If you still have the tails, it may be worth having a look to see if the tail fan has a notch in it. If it h ... |
| Topic: First foraging experience and is a course worthwhile? |
SmattyB
Replies: 14
Views: 14726
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Wed Jul 27, 11 6:52 am Subject: First foraging experience and is a course worthwhile? |
Hi,
I felt the same, especially about collecting mushrooms, I went on a couple of residential weekends with Field Studies Council.
http://www.field-studies-council.org/2011/courseinfo.aspx?id=3 ... |
| Topic: Does hook size matter? |
SmattyB
Replies: 17
Views: 66600
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Tue Apr 19, 11 8:16 pm Subject: Does hook size matter? |
I can recommend 'seaweed and eat it' by Fiona Houston and Xa Milne, not exclusively seaweed, but quite a good chapter with some pretty good recipes too.
M. |
| Topic: Does hook size matter? |
SmattyB
Replies: 17
Views: 66600
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Tue Apr 12, 11 6:44 am Subject: Does hook size matter? |
| Agree with Dabinett, I've used size 12 launce feathers and caught bass up to 3lb (by accident) not ideal, but modern hooks are really good quality. 1/0 - 3/0 will cover most beach & rock fishing, ... |
| Topic: Shotgun cabinets |
SmattyB
Replies: 14
Views: 26709
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Forum: Shooting and Trapping for the Pot Posted: Wed Feb 02, 11 9:00 pm Subject: Shotgun cabinets |
I don't believe you, you're nicer than that  |
| Topic: Snow chains for your tootsies... |
SmattyB
Replies: 16
Views: 39345
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Forum: Seasonal and Frugal Shopping Posted: Thu Nov 04, 10 8:06 am Subject: Snow chains for your tootsies... |
| I bought a similar set in Norway, with small tungsten studs on a silicone rubber frame, just stretched over your boot. they were invaluable on the ice. Have to remember to take them off before you w ... |
| Topic: Problems with recessed spotlights |
SmattyB
Replies: 7
Views: 9203
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Tue Oct 19, 10 8:22 am Subject: Problems with recessed spotlights |
Same happened to me earlier this year, changed the bulb and nothing changed. It was one of the transformers in the roof. I had that changed that over and everything was fine.
You do have to confi ... |
| Topic: at last HEDGEHOGS in east anglia |
SmattyB
Replies: 10
Views: 7881
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Thu Oct 14, 10 3:50 pm Subject: at last HEDGEHOGS in east anglia |
Nice haul,
One of my favourite eats.
Is that a solitary amethyst deceiver in the box? |
| Topic: Larch Bolete |
SmattyB
Replies: 0
Views: 2654
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Mon Sep 13, 10 2:54 pm Subject: Larch Bolete |
Hi all,
Had a really good haul yesterday with Ceps, Bays and a good number of hedgehog shrooms, wasn't expecting them yet, but as one of my favourites I wasn't complaining.
I found a good numbe ... |
| Topic: Giant Puffball |
SmattyB
Replies: 17
Views: 12149
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Forum: Foraging Posted: Mon Sep 13, 10 2:42 pm Subject: Giant Puffball |
| That is a proper puffball!! |
| Topic: Aberaeron 310810 |
SmattyB
Replies: 8
Views: 27494
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Forum: Fishing Posted: Sun Sep 05, 10 11:00 am Subject: Aberaeron 310810 |
| Great report Moniar. Never understood why more people don't eat huss, one of my faves. Good size LSD just as good cooked right. |
| Topic: LED Bulbs |
SmattyB
Replies: 12
Views: 7808
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Sun Sep 05, 10 10:51 am Subject: LED Bulbs |
| Sorry to hear that, all sold out in Oxford now too so can't help. |
| Topic: LED Bulbs |
SmattyB
Replies: 12
Views: 7808
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Fri Sep 03, 10 7:54 pm Subject: LED Bulbs |
| Happy to tell you that the kitchen and dining room are both beautifully lit with no harshness, very happy with the bulbs. |
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