Rex, you are an absolute gem, the usual description for people who make posts such as yours is a 'troll'. I spend a lot of time and trouble putting threads on here that are helpful to others, scroll down and read the tripod thread. I ran a long thread of useful tips for newcomers, I am also the first to support Tackle Tactics in the products they sell ... see the current thread on nylon. My posts have also drawn thanks from Phill for mentioning the goods he sells.

When it comes to whining, Rex, just what part of the UK do you come from?

I spent a very enjoyable three hours on the beach this morning recording a video that may help others, especially newcomers, catch a bigger than usual fish to test their gear, also their skill. Without putting anything on here against your 'oh so typical tirade', I was indeed very happy with the result ... Rex, when was the last time you really enjoyed yourself surfcasting? I do every single time I go.

Someone once wrote it is called fishing, not catching. I don't worry about what the fish are I catch, from YEM's to Rays, such is the lifetime's enjoyment of my chosen sport, especially when helping others.

Now if you really wish to wind me up then put on a thread about the one million dollar snapper competition that is to be run. I am proud angling in all its forms is an amateur sport, although with the huge money prizes being offered in competitions, I agree the tag amateur is beginning to look like a joke.

Sorry I am late answering your abuse (read the site rules on this subject, top of page) but I was on the beach bright and early. Believe it or not I was enjoying myself ... you should try it.

Tomdaniel, this is an excellent site where much can be gleaned about the wonderful sport of angling. Please don't take any notice of the kind of responses the pictures have drawn, it's all water off a duck's back from those who don't, or can't catch fish.