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From: Gavin not Stacey (Fri 13th Jan 2012 at 13:27)
Happy New Year to all fellow anglers who can't wait 2 get back back 4 the 2012 diawa pairs. Made some great friends in the last 2 years and every time I get 2 a traffic light I now think of tony royall lol. Hope 2012 brings u health,wealth,n happiness
From: Stacey not Gavin (Thu 5th Jan 2012 at 17:23)
Cheers Tony we will be back wishing all a happy new yr now what colour traffic light was it? we will also bring extra tissues for you know who
From: Kathleen & Netty (Wed 4th Jan 2012 at 15:50)
Happy New Year to all of you.
Thank you for the beautiful flowers you sent Netty & I.
We really were touched.(No comments thank you)
It was lovely of you to think of us.
We,like yourselves, are counting down the days to this year's pairs, preparing body & mind.
It's very hard work doing all that drinking for 10 days solid. Kathleen
From: Big Jim (Tue 27th Dec 2011 at 17:15)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Merry Christmas my fellow Kerry Men - hope Santa brought you just what you wished for (I did - I start a new job January 16th)! There were a few euros left over from Nick and Sue's collection so I sent a lovely "Christmasy" flower arrangement over to Paudie's Bar F.A.O. Kathleen & Netty on behalf of all the fishermen, with our thanks for yet another fantastic "Pairs Week" - we may be out of sight, but not out of mind! Wishing you all well for the New Year and can't wait until we all meet up again to do battle for the 2012 trophy, yo Big Jim!
From: tony royall (Fri 23rd Dec 2011 at 21:01)
Hi to all you pairs men out there. hoping santa brings you all you desire, to become the pairs champs. cant wait to be with you guys guys again in gods own country. this means you too gavin and stacy
From: baz barrett (Sat 17th Dec 2011 at 11:37)
wishing all you kerry men and our friends across the ocean a very merry xmax ,and a great new year.
From: garrymoore (Sun 27th Nov 2011 at 23:16)
hi to all irishpairs.co.ukers this is my first post and thought i would say hi -
thanks speak soon
garry
From: baz barrett (Fri 14th Oct 2011 at 17:41)
yer big thumbs up to all the lads who make the pairs possible,great craic and seeing old friends again,highlight of the week for me was seeing budge and john getting 2 nd place in the pairs,

roll on kerry
From: andy booth (Mon 10th Oct 2011 at 17:29)
Many thanks to the "committee" for the smooth running yet again, you lot work hard, keep it up. Good to see familiar faces again, and a few new ones, the Craic was excellent again.
Sorry I had to shoot home early, bit of bad news meant I was needed home asap, cant be helped. Was looking forward to watching the boys fish Inch on the web cam, shame you had to change venues, but Inch looked like you could hardly stand on it, let alone fish it.
Will be back next year, only 51 weeks to go!!!
From: andy booth (Sat 10th Sep 2011 at 13:34)
Just looked on that web cam on Inch Sat 10/09/11, fantastic storm, the remnants of hurricane Katria, I believe. Hope its a little calmer when we fish it, but at least that storm should push the weed above the HW mark. I hope!!!
From: two rods (Sun 28th Aug 2011 at 12:02)
Think my beloved SWANSEA did much more damage than BRIGHTON did by being the first welsh side in the premiership. Probably the second worst rivalry behind celtic n rangers but still looking forward being your doubles partner UP THE SWANS
From: Sheep Sheep Everywhere (Fri 26th Aug 2011 at 23:28)
After what Brighton did to my beloved Cardiff i am staying out of this one
From: baz barrett (Fri 26th Aug 2011 at 19:44)
poor old shakey only just realised we have a forum on the site,you may now be a candidate to join team frank.
From: Ian hewitt (Sat 20th Aug 2011 at 20:29)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
2 - 2 is afair result for the travelling tangerines. Got to be a suspect defence at Brighton allowing our aging Mr Phillips to score twice, he qualifies for the Old Git prize!! Disappointed, I have had no requests to join Big Jim and I on our specemin hunts in the Marina Inn - obviously real anglers are entering the competition. I shall have to alert my partner that he may need to fish more than 3 times during our 10 days in God's Own County. Good to hear you are all well and ready fo another tour. Remember to re chec the rules about cars on t beaches, both during the competition, and during specimen hunts. Important stuff. Stress, what stress, have another Guinness..
From: Nick H (Sat 20th Aug 2011 at 18:00)
Dear All,

Took a skate thro' the Forum [don't worry, it was unharmed [measured] and released]

Looking like it's shaping up for another great Pairs Event 2011, year 30. 66 Pairs to date.

I took a look at Tony T's Inch link - fab. If you want to get a fix...go there!

Kathleen tells me the beer stocks are on order and all is well.

See you all late Sept for another cracking week.

Kindest regards - Nick H
From: Shakey (Sat 20th Aug 2011 at 11:34)
Well, what do ya know! Been on this website countless times and only just realised there is a forum tab to talk to you lot. Just had a good read and caught up on the last year of messages - dozy twat!!!
Anyway, 41 days to go assuming daz's clock is working correctly now and can't wait. Will definately be holding you to that beer Jimmy and i reckon we can soon train the bar staff to understand a Tom Top to make life less demanding on you old boy.
Moving onto more imminent action - todays big game, the mighty gulls against the once mighty oranges :-). Seriously, i wish you boys all the best and hope you finish in a very respectable runners up position, my cash is on a 2-1 to the gulls, the Southampton to draw and we go top, One can dream!
From: Big Jim (Wed 17th Aug 2011 at 20:47)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Forty-three days on my counter - crikey, I wish mine wasn't working I've got stacks to do! Tom Crean Promotion eh Daz - I'll have to make sure I've got my teeth in when I go and buy Shakey a beer - a pint of "tom crean lemonade top", what a mouth full! Unfortunately Gary (Hazelgrove), I don't think Buddy & I will be coming down to watch the "Mighty Pool" at weekend. I had to take what work I could and will just have to sit at home and prey we don't get turned over (it could be a long week)!!!!! If anything changes though - I'll let you know one way or another. See you all soon - can't wait, it's gonna be good!!!
From: Tony Thomas (Wed 17th Aug 2011 at 16:37)
This is what it's all about. Check out this webcam ...

http://www.onitsurf.com/inch_surf_cam.html

Can't wait to be there again!!!
From: Tay (Wed 17th Aug 2011 at 13:38)
just a heads up for those that intended to travel on the swansea cork sailing on weds 28th sept , this sailing now appears to have been cancelled , and people have been informed by email .

(never checks emails , hence this note )

im not sure how its working eg refunds or re scheduling sailings but hopefully everybody that booked on this sailing can find a alternative booking .
From: andy booth (Tue 16th Aug 2011 at 20:46)
Yes Darren, the clock is back, reminds me I had better get a move on and get some gear together.
Re the new brewery, just what we need in Dingle, more beer.
Just had a call from a very upset Mr Royal, apparently Swansea - Cork ferry cancelled his sailing and the alternative dates they have given means either he has to be very nice to Mrs Royal for a couple of weeks and arrive early, or arrive after the 1st match. Its going to be very quiet without him at Cappa, isn't it
From: Darren Smith (Mon 15th Aug 2011 at 19:07)
Messrs Royall and Booth - countdown clock should have been restored (well I can see it on mine). Let me know if still having problems.
From: Kathleen Sheehy (Mon 15th Aug 2011 at 08:46)
Absolutely Darren. Consider it done. Molly's arriving today for a few days. I'll give him a sample & tell him to post a comment on what he thinks of it.
From: gary hazelgrove (Sun 14th Aug 2011 at 10:49)
Big Jim and Buddy are you coming down to the mighty seagulls game at the weekend if so myself and tony royall could meet up for a drink . Gaz
From: Darren (Sat 13th Aug 2011 at 14:12)
Sounds good Kathleen. Any chance of a promotion night?
From: Kathleen Sheehy (Fri 12th Aug 2011 at 11:04)
Thought you'd like to know lads a new Dingle lager was launched last month.

It's called Tom Crean's ( after the polar explorer)or Crean's as its being called.

It's brewed in Dingle in a new brewery located on the Spa Road in town, just at the fork in the road where you follow the road round to the left to go up Connor Pass. It's made from local spring water and is selling like hot cakes.

You can go on a tour of the brewery, with of course a sample at the end of the tour.

We had it put in the bar this week and the response to it is very good.
From: andy booth (Mon 8th Aug 2011 at 19:39)
Where has the countdown clock gone? Will have to keep looking at the calender now.
From: andy booth (Sat 6th Aug 2011 at 14:00)
Jim, hope Mr Bassboots got plenty material to make a pair of 13s in size XXXL if you snare the biggest bass. He is prob hoping Snowy wins it, couple of off cuts will fit him.
From: Big Jim (Sun 31st Jul 2011 at 09:43)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
I've just been reading the latst news and must send my sincere thanks to the sponsor who's donated the prize for the heaviest KB (Kerry Bass)! In anticipation of "THE BIG BASS PRIZE" - do they do a SIZE 13??? Off to the garage to make some special BIG BASS RIGS!!!
From: Big Jim (Sun 31st Jul 2011 at 09:35)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Hi All, clocks ticking and as ever, I can't wait - it's been a hell of a year. Apologies for not replying to previous comments until now - lost me job and only just online at home! Hope to get to the Brighton game in three weeks, but funds could be a problem as still out of work! Catch up with you all anytime from eight weeks on uesday - not that I'm counting! P.S. Any news on bait bans - only joking Nick!!!!!
From: andy booth (Sat 23rd Jul 2011 at 13:52)
Just watched that great video, happy days, couple of things spring to mind. Nick scrubs up well with a camera pointed at him, posh voice as well, not one swear word. And Mr Fogerty senior, can actually understand what he is saying better in Gealic than English. Your right about Hazel Tony, no wonder he goes through a lot of pens while we are there!
From: tony royall (Sun 10th Jul 2011 at 22:40)
After watching this video it comes to my knowledge what a great fish witness and card signer Gary Hazelgrove is. He looked so profesional signing in Nicks fish, any one would be lucky to have such card signer next to them. Well done Gaz we have finally found something your good for. lol
From: Kathleen Sheehy (Thu 7th Jul 2011 at 09:04)
Well not long to go.
I got a copy of the news item that appeared on the Irish news channel that was filmed at Inch last year of all of you. I have posted it on the hotel facebook page for you to have a look at. I had problems getting all sound on, but picture perfect. Trying to increase hotel facebook fans. Click like on page if you visit it. Thanks.
See you soon.
From: baz barrett (Sun 26th Jun 2011 at 09:55)
not long now all ya kerry men ,time to start making rigs and thinking about getting some bait sorted ,it will soon come round,

ROLL ON KERRY.
From: andy hornby (Wed 22nd Jun 2011 at 20:45)
Just booked ferry anyone travelling holyhead- dublin go on the irish stenaline website and enter A793 in code box just got it for 242 euro works out at £212.00 lot cheaper than england stena.
From: Ashley Sampson (Thu 9th Jun 2011 at 00:16)
Just booked for the pairs this year and can't wait. About 10 years since I last fished this comp. Have some great memories and look forward to making some new friends!
From: Neal Stewart (Wed 8th Jun 2011 at 17:48)
Hi everyone, we have a cottage booked for 30th Sep for 7 nights in dingle town.
There are only 2 of us and the cottage sleeps 4.
Anyone looking to share to keep the costs down , give me a shout....
Cheers
From: Wrasse (Mon 30th May 2011 at 15:49)
It would be great if someone could set odds for everyone in the match.
Ehatever profits could go to charity
From: tay (Fri 27th May 2011 at 17:04)
Tony ,ive been looking at this years odds for the pairs , and Andy n Gaz are joint favs !!!!!!



I can only summise they are fishing the week after the daiwa pairs event and 2 pairs have entered lol :)
From: tony royall (Tue 24th May 2011 at 17:57)
Jim Am very sorry to see you are back in the championship after a super year in the top flight, hope you enjoyed it while it lasted, but hay ho shit happens. worse things could happen, drawing a low peg by the car park at Ventry( that did happen to you one year and you bagged up with bass) or the pairs not being on. That would be a disaster,or Andy Booth winning the pairs how bad would that be? 70 other pairs comitting suicide because life not worth living anymore.
You and Ian are welcome to come down for the week end they play at Brighton, BUT you cant wear those nice little tangerine shirts as faggots down here would love them in the blue oyster bar. looking forward to see you all in kerry.
From: andy booth (Mon 23rd May 2011 at 18:01)
Well, the Mighty Wigan survived to struggle another year in the top flight, just, my sympathy to Big Jim and Ian, so sorry for Blackpool. But ey, never mind, Tony Royall and Taylor looking forward to seeing you Tangerine boys next season, just a bit further for you to travel. And the southern beer is crap!
From: craig (Mon 23rd May 2011 at 11:28)
how many pairs are there booked on for the comp are we full yet ???? roll on the dingle
From: two rods (Mon 16th May 2011 at 18:41)
Glad 2 see u maybe playing weird places like CARDIFF and not SWANSEA andy as the SWANS r going up. Although my pairs partner may av something different 2 say about it as he is a bluebird. Please don't give me any tickets if we both meet at wembley coz if they do, think wembly will need reconstruction. Can't wait 2 get back 4 this years pairs and sink a few of the black.
From: tay (Sat 14th May 2011 at 13:09)
May be able to get you a couple of tickets for the sussex senior cup final at Brightons new ground for free coffee and scones Kathleen :)
From: andy booth (Sat 14th May 2011 at 11:45)
Never mind the Barca v Man U game, bucket of maddies for anyone got 2 tickets for the Stoke v Wigan, last match of the season. If we lose that, will end up going to all sorts of wierd places in Championship next year, like Brighton, Cardiff and even Ipswich.
From: tony royall (Fri 13th May 2011 at 21:47)
Never had you down as a Barcalona fan. You dont look Spanish to me
From: Kathleen Sheehy (Wed 11th May 2011 at 09:36)
Calling all anglers. PRIZE on offer.
If any angler can get me 2 Champions League tickets for me & my daughter you can have free beer for the week of the pairs in Paudie's Bar at the Dingle Bay Hotel. Ring me on 00353879980554.
Kathleen.
From: Mike bowden (Mon 25th Apr 2011 at 23:18)
Hi Tay,

I may be looking for a partner so give me a buzz on 07706447864 so see what we can arrange. Cheers
From: tay (Mon 18th Apr 2011 at 17:39)
You can call me anything you like if it helps you're fish tally , yes im staying a Philly Heights , i have no partner as yet but there maybe a desperate angler out there come october :)
From: tony royall (Sat 16th Apr 2011 at 21:15)
Have just spoke to Andy Booth at the Wigan Blackpool game. He says to soften the blow to big Jim offer him to stay in Brighton next year, when they rejoin the championship. Jim the sea is BLUE not Tangerine
From: tony royall (Thu 14th Apr 2011 at 19:43)
Tay Are you staying at phillys luxury 5 star appartments again this year? what will you be called this year?
From: tay (Wed 13th Apr 2011 at 15:54)
regarding umpalumpas , Andy i didnt think chris was coming this year lol
From: neal stewart (Wed 23rd Mar 2011 at 22:13)
Hi peeps, 2 of us coming over as a pair from Scotland.
Anyone interested in sharing accomodation in one of the cottages?
From: Gary Hazelgrove (Thu 17th Mar 2011 at 19:50)
Andy i have now got a humpalumpa to drag my gear all over the strands . Shame about not being able to drive your 4x4 on the beach .
From: tony royall (Tue 8th Feb 2011 at 19:18)
Might take the wife then she will come in handy for moving the gear up and down the beech. They dont just dig bait Andy
From: andy booth (Mon 7th Feb 2011 at 21:55)
Just downloaded the info pack for Pairs 2011, and read the rule change about vehicle access. Anyone got one of those "humpalumpa" things going second hand?
From: Steve Smith (Thu 3rd Feb 2011 at 19:34)
when are the invites coming out or have i missed it
From: Ian Hewitt (Wed 26th Jan 2011 at 20:15)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
A very Happy New Year to you all. Hoping all you Kerrymen out there are going to book early with Nick - places are limited and I know there will be a number of regulars returning after a few years gap... As the countdown ticks towards our annual tour to the West coast my thoughts wondered on to all the Specimen hunts that Big Jim and I have taken on over the past 25 years!! I would recommend you all try a specimen hunt with us, you won't lose any tackle, use much bait, or get back ache through too much casting. Just a few Euros light and a belly full of beer. Join us in the Marina Inn, everyday.. For more top ways to get the most from your Pairs trip don't be shy, just ask.
From: Rob Neale (Mon 17th Jan 2011 at 11:51)
See you all this year, in Murphys'.Got permission from madam as I Have been a good lad and behaved
From: tony royall (Thu 23rd Dec 2010 at 20:16)
Festive greetings to all our fellow dingle danglers. Just 2 more days until santa is here bringing with him toys and gifts to make us better danglers. so that we can be standing in Paudis bar in october being cheered by everyone. There again he might bring another poxy jumper to keep us warm while we cheer the pairs winners 2011. Either way i cant wait. merry xmas
From: maddieeater (Fri 17th Dec 2010 at 23:28)
Hi Lads,

This might come in handy for the pairs next year, a irish bait delivery company opened up last week.
www.nationwidebaits.com
fished for the first time last year and just cant wait for next year, happy xmas to all.
From: baz barrett (Mon 13th Dec 2010 at 17:36)
happy xmas and a great new year to all our friends who fish the pairs.
From: mozzie (Sat 6th Nov 2010 at 23:32)
just like to say thanks to all nick and the gang who put in the hard work with there organizational skills to make our 1st ever pairs a great one. My mate farrelly boy was on at me to fish the pairs for 2 years now and i finally picked up the courage to do it in 2010. Just hope i have the same partner again next year (fishing partner guys)and i dont wake up in a cot with a broken back and no keys for the van on a friday morning (feck in drink)
and jim as for the maddies hate them 2 almost end up digging them every 2 weeks here for comps messy little shits..
Any you guys come over in the summer for a trip let us know if you like we can have a session,,,roll on next year let the count down begain.............
From: two rods (Fri 29th Oct 2010 at 21:27)
Big jim next time could u give us welsh lads a mark closer 2 the pub. Will b feeding the crabs next time as was a lovely mark just can't used 2 not losing 20 leads a trip and 15lb hooklengths not 80lb with 2x6/0s instead of 6s but we are a little wiser now and will come back fighting. We both commentted on how well run it was and how friendly all the compeditors were with help and advice. Both can't wait 4 next year and meet up again tight lines.!!!!!
From: Michael Dixon (Tue 12th Oct 2010 at 22:20)
HI ALL,JUST TO SAY THAT TONY AND MYSELF REALLY ENJOYED DOING A "GUEST APPEARANCE"AT THIS YEARS PAIRS.CONGRATS TO ALL THE TEAM FOR A SUPER WEEK.HOWEVER DICKS IN 2009 AND GNOMES IN 2010 IS PUSHING THE BOAT OUT,SO NICK ITS MY TURN NEXT YEAR!!!! BE PREPARED,PLOTS ARE BEING HATCHED,SCHEMES ARE DISCUSSED AND REVENGE IS SWEET.
From: Jim Gross (Tue 12th Oct 2010 at 17:02)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and great to hear you all had such a good time - it does make it all worth while. Sorry for sending the Welsh lads to "Crab Heaven", but don't give up on it - it's a "top spot"! Not that I'm counting, but fifty weeks in my book - God willing and if not before, we'll see you all again next year, Big Jim!
From: andy booth (Fri 8th Oct 2010 at 17:14)
Many thanks to Nick, Smudge, Darren, Jim and Ian for making the Pairs happen. Really enjoyed myself, even if I fished crap. Will send some pics Daz, when I get the sand and salt water out of the camera! I believe Gary Falk has already emailed the cottages we want for 2011, only another 51 weeks to go. Well done Shakey and Daz Newland, wonder if his mum will let him go again? Hard luck to Colin and Blonde Darren, they will be there in August next year for even more practice.
From: baz barrett (Fri 8th Oct 2010 at 17:03)
glad you welsh lads had a great time ,and good to see ya comming back next year.roll on kerry.
From: Nev charlesworth (Thu 7th Oct 2010 at 20:25)
Well done paul & Daz gutted not to be their this year be back next year see you soon KIDDA
From: 2 rods (Wed 6th Oct 2010 at 15:44)
As a first year novice want 2 thank every 1 that helped the welsh boys with your tips,hints,and knowledge u all passed on esp boys in HARBOUR LODGE.Congrats 2 organisers 4 a comp well run and all winners esp the dick award winners. Already started saving 4 next year BRING IT ON
From: baz barrett (Tue 5th Oct 2010 at 18:46)
big thank you to all the boys and there hard work for running the pairs,and to all those who done well on the prize table look forward to seeing you all again next year.baz,
From: Darren Smith (Mon 4th Oct 2010 at 21:05)
Mr Dugdale - good to hear from you and I hope yourself and Roger are going to attend the special 30th anniversary event next year. The bar is quiet without you!!
From: george dugdale (Mon 4th Oct 2010 at 20:13)
Well done shakey and darren . Looking forward to seeing full results
From: Darren (Mon 20th Sep 2010 at 08:43)
Just off to the emerald isle now folks so may not be able to post any more messages until I get back. See you all in the promised land!!
From: Sheep sheep everywhere (Thu 16th Sep 2010 at 18:36)
Pilchard oil? is it anything like 3 in 1 oil thats the only i ve ever used. As a irish pairs newbie i am also looking for any unfair advantages any helpers out there?
From: baz barrett (Wed 15th Sep 2010 at 17:47)
em pilchard oil is there something we dont know about
From: Jim Gross (Wed 15th Sep 2010 at 10:31)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Hello Maddie Eater - it's always nice to see a new face and hope you enjoy your time at the Pairs as much as we all do.

There's no bans on additives or any baits whatsoever so good luck and "tight lines" with whatever you bring along. See you soon and have a safe journey, Big Jim.
From: Maddie Eater (Tue 14th Sep 2010 at 18:39)
Fishing for the first time this year , is pilchard oil allowed in the pegged macths? and the spieces hunt ?
From: baz barrett (Mon 13th Sep 2010 at 20:29)
ban maddies,noooooooooooooooo,its the only bait us ploppers can use 30 yards max thats all we need.safe trips to one and all roll on the pairs and the guinness
From: neil tyrrell (Thu 9th Sep 2010 at 21:39)
Nearly that time again!!Looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks especially all of team FRANK
From: Jim Gross (Thu 9th Sep 2010 at 14:51)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Good to get the discussions going lads - I only said it to stimulate your organs, but judging by some of the comments it looks like I'm already in line for the prestigious "dick of the week" award which would actually be my hat-rick and something I'd be very proud of!!!!! Can't wait to see you all again - I've missed you! Milltown mud for me this year Mr Booth - I'm targeting the bigger maddies and only putting three on each hook, that way I won't need to dig as many "Northern Logic"! Have a safe journey everybody and see you all in Dingle - BRING IT ON!!!!
From: andy booth (Mon 6th Sep 2010 at 19:36)
I will certainly miss you Snowy, will have enough fags to last the week now!!
From your comments Jim, I presume Skip Pool creek is not stuffed to the gills with creeper. Will have to be the Milltown mud then, oh joy. How does Tony fit into Snowy's chesties? Unless that diet did to his height what it was supposed to do to his waist.
From: Jim Gross (Mon 6th Sep 2010 at 12:37)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
It's alrigt for you Snowy - you don't even have to bend your back to pick the little sods out the mud! Shame you won't be here this year cock - you'll be missed by one and all, but will send your best to "Billy the Bass"!!!!!
From: tony royall (Sun 5th Sep 2010 at 11:42)
You will be missed Chris but dont worry your waders will be there to represent you. except they will be on me. should i blank it will your fault. Keep the maddies Jim as any advantage us smaller blokes have the better.Under 3 weeks to go and i cant wait am waking up in the night and thinking of what not to forget. I think the banter should start now
From: Taylor (Sun 5th Sep 2010 at 10:39)
Jim , you know full well us southerners dont know how to tie on a sandeel and fish for anything other than flounder and goby , bait bans are for clubs with no members , ban the maddie and fully expect a south coast no show next year .

I imagine on hearing that news , Mr H will be preparing his next years no Maddies speech :)

Safe trip see you soon . Tay
From: steve littlewood (Sat 4th Sep 2010 at 19:01)
im up for banning them bloody maddies most of mine end up on me face after ive cast out anyway.cant beat three sandeels wiped on wi elastic.and winding three doggies in .see you soon lads.
From: Chris Snow (Wed 1st Sep 2010 at 20:07)
Well hope you all have great weather and the fishing is kind
See you next year
From: "Big" Jim Gross (Fri 27th Aug 2010 at 12:23)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Three weeks to go and not so many comments coming in lads! How's this for a contentious issue - bait bans on certain venues ie only maddies to be used on either Inch or Brandon. Reasons - at 6ft 5" I'm suseptable to a "BAD BACK" especially after digging masses of those horror worms and if I'm on a "Doggie" venue like Ventry, a Skate venue like Rhosbeigh or a "Stinger" venue like Cappaclough - why the hell would I want to fish for a few scratty flats? Let's make life easy for ourselves and ban these bleedin' horrors, I hate Maddies!!!!!
From: andy booth (Tue 3rd Aug 2010 at 18:58)
Oh dear, what have I let myself in for? In a moment of madness I said I would get the 2 Blackpool fanatics some tickets, trouble is, they will be sitting with me and my boy in the Wigan end. Can I trust them to sit quietly, even in the unlikely event of Blackpool scoring, for 90 mins? Watch Match Of The Day on 14th, hope you don't see either of them being escorted along the touchline by a steward!!!
From: Jim Gross (Wed 28th Jul 2010 at 16:54)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk/
Less than 60 days to go now my fellow Dinglers - trust all your rigs are up and ready? Thanks Tony for your good and kind wishes, but I'm afraid that wee doggie still hurts and I can't wait to try and get my own back - see you at Cappa my ol' buddy. Off digging soon - more blacks for the freezer and next stop INCH! Andy, see you on the 14th with the mighty POOL and its 4200 travelling Barmy Army - take care all and see you very soon in Dingle with a pint of the black stuff in me mit! Jimbo
From: andy booth (Mon 12th Jul 2010 at 16:24)
Message for Jim and Ian.
Just heard they have reversed the Ist game of next season, Wigan now at home against Blackpool. Contact me at andy_booth@talk21.com and we can have a get together before/after the game. Will buy you a pint to help drown your sorrows
From: andy booth (Wed 2nd Jun 2010 at 16:59)
Blackpool in t'Premiership eh? Thats six points for the mighty Wigan Athletic next season in the annual relegation battle. When the fixture list out Ian, give me a shout, will meet up in Wigan or Blackpool and have a few beers and a laugh. If Wigan win!!!
From: Ian Hewitt (Thu 27th May 2010 at 22:51)
If you love the under dog you will love watching Blackpool FC in t Premiership.. What a season, what a day... What a DAY. Dreams are made of this... But the big question is ??? BFC in the Premiership or a triple shot of dogs, first chuck at Ventry on the first day of the Pairs???

GOT TO BE THOSE DOGS..

Good to hear from you Tony hope you have a great summer - a knotted handkerchief is good for the old peanut..

Regards to all you Pairs out there - see you in the Promised Land BUDDY
From: tony royall (Sat 22nd May 2010 at 18:35)
congratulations Jim no doubt you were at wembley today to see your beloved Blackpool win there way to the prem division. will you be able to fish the pairs now? What if you miss man utd at home. hope the hangover does not last too long
From: Jim Gross (Fri 26th Mar 2010 at 16:52)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Just heard about this slot last night from Buddy and don't have long, but what else is there to think about at 5.00pm on a Friday evening still at work! I still have nightmares about that scratty dog Tony -I'm after you this year Bull Dog, twenty six weeks and counting. Can't wait to see you all once again and raise a glass of t' black stuff - GOOD HEALTH and see ya soon, Jimbo!
From: tony royall (Tue 2nd Mar 2010 at 18:41)
Well his winnings should pay for the beer in paudies then, congratulations hope your not so fortunate in september. lol
From: sp littlewood (Mon 1st Mar 2010 at 18:31)
my partner juzy hawksly who blanked twice last year has now redeamed himself by winning the european open beach championship 2010 well done partner
From: TONY ROYALL (Wed 27th Jan 2010 at 21:53)
Daz do do it dont you know its grim up north, they will have you wearing a cloth cap with a whippet by your side and eating black pudding with gravy on their chips. lol hope you boys are all ok up there, look forward to seeing you in gods own country
From: Darren Smith (Thu 21st Jan 2010 at 21:38)
Buddy - Good to see you using your new web skills cock. Just sipping a pint of guinness actually and it reminds me of you!! Be in touch soon about a visit up t'north. Go the 'pool!! Daz
From: Ian (Buddy) Hewitt (Thu 21st Jan 2010 at 20:36)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Happy New Year my fellow Kerrymen. Loving the website and all the banter. I must improve my efforts on the Pictures Hall of Fame. My 20cm flounder, and the humungous Gar are wearing a little thin. Prayers on \"Mick\'s Rock\" this year about sums up my specimen days!! Usually on t road checking venues - that\'s my excuse..
Hope to see everyone in t Dingle, and to my Committee colleagues, as the King would put it, \"Marina Inn- Always on my mind\".

Big yo to everyone. Nick and Sue - much love, and hugs and kisses to the latter.
From: TONY ROYALL (Wed 6th Jan 2010 at 12:25)
Hi guys happy new year to you all, am sitting here bored as we are snowed in like most of the country,the one thing that keeps me going is knowing that come september 24th we will all be in Dingle and this will be a distant memory. personally i cant wait.
From: Taylor (Fri 18th Dec 2009 at 21:21)
Cheers baz same to you.
From: baz barrett (Sat 5th Dec 2009 at 08:57)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk/forum/post.html
hi all, with xmas just around the corner,i would like to wish ya all,a very merry xmas and a happy new year,good luck and tight lines,baz.
From: andy booth (Wed 28th Oct 2009 at 16:39)
No pics of you Taylor Frank, Darren wanted pics of anglers holding big fish! will send the one of Fishless Frank with his massive goby.
From: taylor (Thu 22nd Oct 2009 at 23:18)
Northern monkey frank i dont think this is the sort of site for your kind of photos
From: baz barrett (Wed 14th Oct 2009 at 21:09)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk/index.phtml
still cant belive how quick our 10 days went.many thanks to nick,darren,alan,buddy,big jim,and everybody else for all there hard work for making the pairs special.be nice to see some new pictures in the hall of fame .daz can you send me details as how to send them .cheers baz.
From: stevie nics (Mon 12th Oct 2009 at 22:49)
Website: http://www.irishpairs.co.uk
Hi pilgrims thanx for yet another amazing week .Nick please confirm next years date, as you know me n hutch need plenty of notice so we dont miss deadline. ps was it really a week? see ya soon
From: juzy hawksley (Fri 9th Oct 2009 at 21:47)
cracking week,,shame i won a sugar dik for blanking first two matches,and for letting my partner in crime down who goes by the name of steve hung like a donkey littlewood,,roll on next year the title is ours,,,,,,,,,,,
From: tony royall (Thu 8th Oct 2009 at 17:50)
Bob Moss might have trouble getting his camera out of his bum if he prints those photos. Iwant to be known as a specimine hunter. Not a bloody mini species hunter. Even if the wrasse,corkwing wrasse, and gobi were very small they still helped me beat Jim Goss (sorry once again Jim). only 51 weeks to go must start making rigs for it
From: Darren Smith (Wed 7th Oct 2009 at 21:43)
Andy - have sent you email with my email address so you can ping any photos through to me. WIll get them on here asap. Cheers Darren
From: andy booth (Wed 7th Oct 2009 at 18:11)
Thanks to Nick, Darren, Smudge, Ian and Jim for helping to make the Pairs one of the best weeks of the year. See you all next year, can\\\\\\\'t wait.
ps How do I attach photos/ Got some good ones again

Andy ( Northern Monkey Frank)
From: taylor salerno (Mon 5th Oct 2009 at 21:58)
just to say many thanks to all who give up thier time to make this week possible , hope to see some of bob moss photos he took at cappa to get a good view of tony royals goby rig,once again thankyou for a well organised hummdinger of a week. Taylor & Frank
From: Darren Smith (Mon 5th Oct 2009 at 20:21)
Just testing this thing works!!


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