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  4. Spotted fin

    in Fresh & Salt Water Fishing

    Posted

    On 15/04/2018 at 15:36, neil r said:

    I’m thinking of trying something different from my usual cell and activ8 this year , no reason really , just fancy a change and spotted fin have caught my eye . Has anyone tried catalyst or the newer smokey jack and if you have do you rate them . 

    Love Activ 8. Its been around for donkeys years and still produces the goods. There aren't many baits that can stand the test of time like Activ 8 has done. Haven't tried either of the others you mention but do generally trial  different baits particularly in the summer. We're always looking for the latest "hot" bait but I always come back to the old favourite. 

  5. Fenn / Springer / Solway any difference?

    in Snaring, Trapping & Pest Control

    Posted

    14 hours ago, Welsh_red said:

    What's the problems some people have with fenns? Sure I read people saying about not killing animals in them.  Would that be from old fenns that's springs are worn or new ones ? 

    With ref to what  Eddie B says about the Solway, to me the spring does seem stronger than the Fenn Mk 6 spring, but that could just be my perception of them. I've never had anything bigger than squirrels or mink in mine. The Fenns  are fine and maybe it's just preference.Just got some Doc 200  traps and will be giving them a try out.

     

     

  6. Fenn / Springer / Solway any difference?

    in Snaring, Trapping & Pest Control

    Posted

    On 19/02/2018 at 13:22, ellir0305 said:

    As above really. I use Fenn and Springer MK4s in the past, only Fenn MK6's. There seems to be little difference in the power or effectiveness that i can see, but I only have 10 traps in total so I am a mere amateur and I have never seen a solway trap in the flesh. I need to get some more traps in both sizes.

    The solways are coming up a bit cheaper than the other two, are they as good or is it false economy?

    If these aren't the best option, where is the best place to buy springers or fenns to get a good deal?

    Thanks for you input.

    I've  used  a dozen Solway Mk6's for about 3 years now, along with Fenn Mk6's, and find them as good as  the Fenn  Mk 6,

  13. I Hunt With Mink!

    in Ferrets & Ferreting

    Posted

    Good to see that all the toys have been put back in the pram and we are back on track,as we are all on this forum for the same reason....... We share a common interest !!!!! It's a fascinating subject, and one that has certainly generated a lot of interest and discussion, and I dare say planted a few seeds in peoples minds.Thinking out of the box often leads to new or different ways of doing what has become established methods, and without it , we'd still be trying to invent the wheel. Keep up the innovation and interesting posting Minkenry. Who knows where it will lead

  16. Any Good?

    in Longnetting

    Posted

    For me the dimensions aren't excessive. In fact most of my end pins are around 9" long and a 1/4" diameter. I suppose for some, the weight factor I would be a concern, but they look fine to me. Just give them a try and see how you get on. :thumbs:

  22. Why Am I Such A Bad Shot With A Shotgun!!!!

    in Rimfire, Centrefire & Shotguns

    Posted · Edited by saharashadow

    I remember when I first started clay shooting and I had a really low percentage of of success. Although I am right handed I had always mounted a rifle to my left shoulder which just felt natural , and because you close one eye to sight the target , it made no difference to accuracy. I mounted the shotgun the same way, but with both eyes open, but with limited success, until I was told to check which was my "master " or dominant eye. It turned out to be my right eye and I was advised to mount the shotgun to my right shoulder. It felt really awkward but the success rate went up dramatically much to my surprise and with practice improved even more over time.However even now I still mount my air rifle to my left shoulder.

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