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Junior Fish in on the
River Teme |
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Junior Fish in on the
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Welcome to the Barbel Society Junior section.
Do you enjoy fishing rivers and trying to catch Barbel in particular?
If the answer is yes, and you are under 18 years of age, then why not join the Barbel Society junior section?
Why? Well for less than the price of one visit to the cinema a year you get:
· two superb Barbel Fisher magazines packed full of interesting articles, and if you feel adventurous, you can have a go at writing your own piece for the magazine
· four informative newsletters, with our own junior section that often includes competitions with great prizes.
· access to a fantastic members only forum, where you can ask questions and read tips about fishing.
· the chance to attend FREE junior fishing days on great Barbel rivers, where you can receive instruction from some of the countries top Barbel anglers.
· you also get the chance to attend regular regional meetings and FREE entry into the Barbel Society annual conference, where no junior walks away empty handed.
· The junior section also allows you to meet and become friends with other juniors interested in fishing for Barbel.
Barbel Society membership runs June 16th - June 15th. To join, then print off the membership form, fill it in and then send it, along with a cheque or postal order for £8.00 annual membership fee made payable to 'The Barbel Society’ to the membership secretary; Dave and Marilyn Brown, 1 Larchwood ,Castlegate, Scotforth, Lancaster, LA1 4QG.
Please include your date of birth.
Junior Membership Application Form
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JULY
- (13/07/2007) |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - JUNE
- (12/06/2007) |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MAY
- (29/05/2007) |
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Juniors - Tips of the month - MARCH
- (12/03/2007) |
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The junior section of the Barbel Society Website are going to run a sequence of tips each month, relevant to the time of year. The tips page will change on or around the 12th of each month, so make sure you keep a look out.
Well the end of the river season is finally here, and whether you intend putting the tackle away until June, or having a go on stillwaters, it’s still worth doing a bit of maintenance after a hard season.
The first job has to be rods. Pick a nice day and you can work out in the garden.
Take a rod out of its bag and put it together.
· Starting at the butt section, carefully inspect each eye, looking for any damage or cracks in the lining. (They could damage your line, causing a snap just as you are playing a big fish)
· Using a small clean brush, (a paintbrush is fine) and some warm soapy water, give the reel seat a good clean, winding it up and down as you do so. Then dry it well with paper towel before giving it a quick squirt with furniture polish to keep it nice and free for the next year.
· If you have a cork butt on your rod, a small nail brush and some soapy water rubbed up and down a few times can make it sparkle again too.
· Check rod bags for any damage, and then pop them into a bowl of hot water with a splash of lemon juice. Take them out and let dry. The lemon juice will keep away moths while mice won’t even think of having a chew on it.
Now move onto your reels.
· Using a warm damp cloth, wipe the reel clean. If really dirty, use a small brush but don’t put the reel under the water, just dip the brush into the water and then clean the reel.
· Remove the spool and wipe the inside of the reel that you can see.
· If you find any damage on your reel, or something seems to be sticking or making a funny noise, don’t take it apart. Modern reels are complicated bits of technology, and unless you are confident that you know what you are doing, just pack it up and send it to a service agent. You can find details for one on the web, and the average cost of a good service for a reel is usually only a few pounds.
· Check the first few metres of line for damage, or better still, why not replace it ready for the new season. (if you do decide to replace it, make sure you dispose of the old line properly)
Clean out your bag, making sure you empty all of the pockets, then use a stiff brush to give it a good clean. Check straps and buckles before putting all of your stuff back in. It’s a good idea to have a set place for everything, then you can find it quickly and easily.
· Take batteries out of headlights. They will corrode if they are not used for 3 months.
· The same goes for your camera if you have one specifically for fishing.
· Sort out your hook wallet, and finally replace those sizes you have been missing for ages!
· Either throw away any old bait, or pack it into airtight containers. It will keep better, and also not attract any unwanted furry friends.
· Check all of those little essential items like swivels and leger stops, then put them into tidy boxes.
· Take out all of your bank sticks and wash the threaded tops in some hot water, then add a small spot of 3-in-1 oil to each.
· If you have a chair with adjustable legs, then clean them well, using warm soapy water and a brush. Make sure that the locking mechanism works freely. Apply a squirt of furniture polish once they are dry.
Finally, don’t forget to tidy up after yourself, your tackle might be clean and ready to go, but believe me, you won’t be popular if everywhere else is a mess! |
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Christmas - Will Golightly
- (22/12/2006) |
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Days Out With The Juniors
- (27/07/2006) |
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