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

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/

A pair of Feather Inlay , Pearlescent, Specie Wagglers. 3 & 5 swan approximately. For big fish and big baits on the river. These ones are to be used on the River Ribble trotting bread mainly.  I hopefully will get get a PB chub on one of them. 😉 Fluorescent green is a VERY underestimated colour and swiftly becoming my favourite to use. I hope you like them. 😊 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/

Another tweak to the . . " Sneaky Lifter Special" The float below has all the aspects and decor as the special made previously  https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=280603151237283351#editor/target=post;postID=7939696534511276417;onPublishedMenu=overviewstats;onClosedMenu=overviewstats;postNum=3;src=postname except this one is a  G.I.T.D. ( Glow in The Dark ) Great for when the light is fading and the witching hour is upon us. 😊 My eyes are not what they were. 😂😂😂😂😂 This is about as far as my skill set will take me at the momement. May be add some gold pearl on the next version ? May be a bit much.....lol 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/

While having a brew in Elton Tackle I was asked by Craig Lutener if I could make him a swing tip, not an old fashioned one but one made of carbon. He requested that the indication band be built up wider than the carbon to aid visibility.  He stipulated that the bands MUST glow in the dark as he will be fishing in low light, mornings and nights. One last request was to and I quote . . . . .  " And put some of your fancy whippings on it to Cootesie " Lol !!!!!!!! So, armed with all the information I proceed to have a play around with designs and and eventually came up with a design I was happy with. I decided on a dual banded design with glow in the dark yellow paint, gold and purple whipping separating the two yellow sight bands and purple whipping up the main body of the tip. We are going to try it out in the next couple of weeks and hopefully a small blog will be forth coming. I am pleased with my first effort and cant wait to try it

I have up  graded my . . . . " Sneaky Lifters " People say its the little things that make all the difference and I believe it is true with regards to my Sneaky Lifter Floats. I have replaced some of my black silk to a finer grade and also replaced some of it with metallic gold. The foats that have a yellow segment also glow in the dark. 😊  I think it is quite striking but I will let you decide for your selves. " Sneaky Lifters "  are designed for shy biters where a little finesse is required and used in conjuction with a variation of the lift method. I have watched big roach hover over my hook bait, suck up the maggot and drain it dry without so much as a dip registering on the float. " Sneaky Lifters combat this by  fishing at dead depth with a no 8 about an inch and a half away from the hook.  This will indicate a bite by either going under or lifting sightly as the fish sucks up the bait from the lake bed.

" The Irwell Stick " I have caught more fish on this float than any other !!!!!!  This is a simple looking float but probably the most versatile float I use. Its main us is for shallow, pacey runs on a river. Great for all species when using all but the biggest of hook baits. Great for fishing down the side on commercials or poking your rod through the trees when stalking carp. This float is definitely the first pattern in my tackle box. Its "Castermans " favourite to.  😊 This set is bound for a life winding down the river Douglas. I also have a set of large Irwell sticks on the go. I will post when complete. 😊 Here are some " Irwell Stick " caught fish. 😊 Not all my fish btw......lol 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