Purplepeanut007 PP007 FLOAT MAKING & FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.

Here are some more floats I haven't made in an age  These three " Tinca Sticks " More traditional then my current offerings these are designed for tench fishing, usually at close quarters but these three are much longer so they can be used for general fishing. Made from reed & cane with red/green tips,  black and white segments, plus black gold and violet whipping. I cut my float making teeth in this style of float  and enjoyed making these so much I made another two, slightly different from these but you will have to wait to them 😉 Lets.hope these three catch plenty of fish. TTFN   Peanut.   If you would like to look at my handcrafted  click on the link below.      https://purplepeanut007.blogspot.com/2017/01/handcrafted-floats-and-fishing.html?m=1       Join our club......Its FREE  !!!!!!!  http://salfordfriendlyanglers.co.uk/join/   

As you know I really like the two different coloured bands on my Tinca Sticks. I feel they really aid me in bite detection. With this in mind I have been experimenting with other glow in the dark paints. Most of which have been quite poor. The exception to the rule is shown in the picture below. The blue glow in the dark paint has a very nice contrast to the yellow. All though not the best day glow and aesthetically pleasing colour ( to me ) the night glow contrast is what I have been searching for. I looked at the pair above under a black out blanket I acquired for testing the glow in the dark floats. When my head emerged from the blankets I had a big grin on my face and proceeded to get "Salford Petes " head under the blanket do he could inspect my new offering . . . . " Spot on that son " said my old man. . . . .  We were very pleased with the outcome as a few failed attempts using other colours have put us both off the idea

I have donated four  " Tinca Sticks " to the " Breaking The Surface Forum "  For the  " Jack Storey Fundraiser " They have been made in different lengths and finished with orange tips and yellow bands. The auction for these is on the 20th of May at The Crofters Pub, 103 Bradshaw Rd,  Bolton Bl2 3EW It is not an internet auction, you have to be there in person to bid. There are MANY prizes up for grabs so get down there and get bidding.  You may even pick up a bargin. 😊 By Craig Rostron  I`m organsizing a fundrasier for local lad Jack Storey,on Sat May 20th to be held on Bradshaw Hall fishery,Bolton.There are 30 anglers taking part who are trying to rasie much needed funds for Jack,and more importantly equipment he needs.If you could spare a few quid for the cause,it would be very very much apprciated!! PLEASE could you take a couple of mins to read what the fundrasiers for,and if you also have time wat

Black tipped floats are a must for any float fisherman but, to me,  they always seem a little pain in appearance so I have tried to jazz a  " Tinca Stick "  up and give it a little bit of something extra that changes its look and makes it more appealing to the eye. I have also used a new feather together with a complimenting metallic blue thread. This particular feather is difficult to match up with my current tip colours but I think I have managed to team it up well on this particular float. What do you think ? Until the next time . . . . . TTFN Peanut If you would like to look at my handcrafted floats just hit the link. 😊 http://purplepeanut007.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/handcrafted-floats-2017.html?m=1 http://salfordfriendlyanglers.co.uk/join/

I am starting to get into the groove for the up and coming Tench season.😉 Below is a . . . . . . . . .  " Pearlescent, Feather inlayed, Glow In The Dark ( G.I.T.D. ) Tinca Stick " Finished in black purple and silver thread. I have also pearled the black cotton on the bottom two thirds of the float, gives quite a nice effect. 😁 What do you think ????? I am lucky enough to have found two local tench waters close to me over the past year, so, hopefully I will have some nice pictures to show you all in the coming weeks. Until the next time . . . . . TTFN Peanut If you would like to look at my handcrafted floats just hit the link. 😊 http://purplepeanut007.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/handcrafted-floats-2017.html?m=1 http://salfordfriendlyanglers.co.uk/join/

Originally... " Tinca Sticks " were designed for shallow water, close quater tenching.  I have made a few " one offs " over the last two years , sightly different " Specials " for certain people. Below are some . . . . . .  " Extra Large Tinca Sticks " Regarding the two " Extra Large "  floats on the right, I have changed the stem material to ensure strength and longevity. These will be paired up with a set of " Extra Large Sneaky Lifters " Made for a certain deep water in the north west of England containing a good head of Crucian Carp & Tench. I hope you will post a report of your first sessions with these floats as I have not tested these myself.  You know who you are Mr X......... !!!!!!! 😉😉😉😉😉. Until the next time . . .  TTFN . . . . If you would like to look at my handcrafted floats just hit the link. 😊 http://purplepeanut007.blogspo

I have met lots of friendly blokes and good fishermen at Salford Friendly Anglers meetings in the past. One of these fine anglers being John or JAYS as he is known on facebook. On Tuesday I received a message from John asking if I had finished a batch of floats.  I have been making for him. " The Tinca Sticks and Irwell Sticks are done pal but the pike and perch floats still need sorting “  I replied. “ GREAT . I am desperate for the Tinca Sticks as my tench season is well underway. Can we meet up soon “ ? John lives in Stockport, I live in Whitefield so we arranged to meet about half way in Chadderton at a pub called The Boat & Horses right on the Rochdale Canal , an SFA stretch.  I landed at the allotted time,16.15, and text John of my arrival. I was rummaging around in my boot looking for some floats when I heard a voice I have not heard for well over two months  “ Hellow Mike “........ It was John. I hadn’t seen him in ages. We said our hellows a