thinking tackle is coming onto discovery for people who dont have sky sports

[paddy2k7_red4life]

in my personal oppinon i think its a great thing what danny has done because he has made someting out of nothing and thats great and he is living the fishing dream

[NICK R]

No he did not make something out of nothing , he copied other anglers idea,s

but if you like him fair enough

[alec]

I watch them but take them with a pinch of salt.

I actually don't mind him and think he is a good presenter of a fishing program.

What I don't like about them is that every different tecnique they show they also try and sell a product with it. Like 3 and 3/4 tc rods with 300+ pound reels. Implying you "need" them.

But then I suppose without the advertising and sponsors there would be no show or me to watch.but like nick r said they do sell everything but most of it tends to be someone elses idea with there name on.


Just don't get caught up in thinking you need this and that I have found the
best way is to fish you ability no one elses.

[Baz T]

Havent heard or seen any of the Thinking Tackle programmes, but if they have had 5 seasons on Sky, there must be people watching them. I will have a look though, as I am a newcomer to carp angling, and inexperienced enough to want as many hints and tips as I can get, but old and wise enough (well I think so!) not to be taken in by the subversive advertising on the programmes. Shame they dont make another Passion for Angling series (they didnt do very many of those did they? have only see about 6? episodes, or is there more that I have missed?). Day ticket is a laugh, enjoy watching them - dont learn too much but the 2 lads are obviously having great fun!

[alec]

Don't get me wring I do find it enjoying to watch. And I also do use the Korda hooks as I seem to get on with them fine :)

[Banana Steve]

Originally Posted by alec

I watch them but take them with a pinch of salt.

I actually don't mind him and think he is a good presenter of a fishing program.

What I don't like about them is that every different tecnique they show they also try and sell a product with it. Like 3 and 3/4 tc rods with 300+ pound reels. Implying you "need" them.

But then I suppose without the advertising and sponsors there would be no show or me to watch.but like nick r said they do sell everything but most of it tends to be someone elses idea with there name on.


Just don't get caught up in thinking you need this and that I have found the
best way is to fish you ability no one elses.

I agree, got get this, this is great etc. i like some there ideas but the way they are exposing the kit they use is well!!! mind you if was sponsored by Diawia im sure i would have all the top kit as well. Did see one of his videos were he put out 10kg of bait whilst fishing in france for one day and at £10 per kilo for avarage angler, thats alot of money per week. I try to make a 5 kilo bag last all week

[NICK R]

I try to make a 5 kilo bag last all week


best not come with me then ,it will make your hair curl lol

[alec]

I have only ever fished 24 hours sessions (max)
I have never put anywhere near that amount of bait in and never felt the need!
Must be the lakes I fish.

I will spod to a spot with a particle,pellet and boilie mix. And try to keep the fish in the swim.


Remember where they are fishing though. Big lake with very big greedy carp in. For a week session you want the fish to stay feeding at all times.

[Noel]

They're good programmes. Really technical. For me they go too far (super-duper rigs etc) and I don't fish the way they do but it's still worth watching. Always something to learn and think about.

[alex82]

I think you have to give fairbrass his dues. He started making leads in his shed and selling them on the bank now hes got a massive international tackle business and a awsome french lake. I think he has also played a part in introuducing new faces to the sport which can't be a bad thing. I know what you are saying nick but whays wrong with bringing carp fishing to the masses?