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@InspiredByBrad 2 күн бұрын
Be careful not to block the cooling airflow under the panels or you will lose a lot of efficiency at peak sun ☀️
@pondguru 2 күн бұрын
(my other channel) The panels sit on the ground mounts and the mirrors are really only effective early morning and late afternoon when the sun is weaker so no problems with overheating - we have a system which is much larger then we 'need' so it's all good.
@nightlite9009 7 күн бұрын
I don't understand how this can be legal in the uk with a 350w motor and a throttle? The maximum output must be 250w by law and throttles that can propel without pedalling are illegal. Is this a legal ebike or not?
@ThousandYardStare 7 күн бұрын
I was confused about the output when I made this video as their website said the motor was 500W, then that was later changed to 350W but that is 'peak output' with the motor definitely being rated at 250W - it has 250W stamped on the hub of the motor so is the same as other UK road legal e-bikes as far as motor output goes. With regard to throttle that does not have to be fitted and the maximum speed is set at 15.5mph which also brings it in line with other road legal e-bikes. It is user choice to fit the throttle or increase the maximum speed. Hope that helps. I'd imagine that police in cities would be vigilant with checking e-bikes to see if they were 'legal' or not since there isn't anything more important going on in the world.....
@nightlite9009 6 күн бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare more than explains it. I value your reviews immensely. I'm finding purchasing an ebike frustrating and it was nice to see a simple one. Thank you.
@ThousandYardStare 6 күн бұрын
@@nightlite9009 No worries and I'm glad you find value in the videos since I only review products that I do use myself. I use this bike almost every day for rides between 5 - 25 miles depending on whether I just have to visit the post office or I fancy having a proper ride up in the hills. I'm intending to do a follow up video very soon when I get to 500 miles.
@colinwatkins2950 9 күн бұрын
too many foreigners musseling in on our mushrooms now.
@ThousandYardStare 7 күн бұрын
Bloody foreigners, lol To be fair they often have a much greater appreciation of Nature and are prepared to get out into the woods to look for mushrooms. Most 'British' people are too lazy to educate themselves and get out into the woods and that is a real shame - a total lack of education about the outdoors. No wonder so many of them believe in the climate change nonsense. I'm English and I'm ashamed of most of my fellow Englishmen.
@maniachill3069 9 күн бұрын
I think you need to use a MUCH stinkier bait. Rotten beef works well here. Hello from Maine, USA
@ThousandYardStare 9 күн бұрын
Yes, you're definitely right. When I used to make my own traps old roadkill or a dead fish which had floated to the top of the pond worked the best. You live in a very nice looking part of the US.
@miles8169 13 күн бұрын
Hey! Great review really helpful. Can you use the motor without pedaling once you are going?
@ThousandYardStare 12 күн бұрын
Yes, there is a 'throttle' which will allow you to use the bike under electric power without pedaling. I use that when I'm tired and on a relatively flat road.
@miles8169 12 күн бұрын
Nice one @@ThousandYardStare What about obtaining part's?
@ThousandYardStare 12 күн бұрын
@@miles8169 Parts for bikes are interchangeable so if something breaks you can just add something compatible. I need a new gear shifter as I hit a lamp post a few days ago and it broke but I've just ordered a 7 gear shifter from Amazon for around £13.
@sinanejati7302 13 күн бұрын
really liked your review and order one for wifey right away!
@ThousandYardStare 11 күн бұрын
Groovy, sounds good to me - I need to replace the brake pads on mine since I've done about 450 miles and I love it.
@PrestoMoto02 14 күн бұрын
Newcastle?
@ThousandYardStare 13 күн бұрын
Yes, I'm comfortably outside the blast zone, West of Newcastle. God's country, lol
@IbrahimKholil-le1jx 15 күн бұрын
ভাইয়ের নাম্বারটা দিয়েন কথা বলব আপনার সাথে
@Nils31199 15 күн бұрын
have you tried "mieze schindler" its a old german variety, that tastes like a wild one.
@ThousandYardStare 14 күн бұрын
I had never heard of that one but it looks great. There are a few sellers of bare root plants online so I may get some of those. I like anything which isn't some watery GMO abomination, lol
@articledimension-im6ij 16 күн бұрын
Can you catch sandeels in this type of trap.
@ThousandYardStare 16 күн бұрын
I would assume so - it will catch a nation of different species and if set in a rock pool at low tide it would surely be full of something edible when you checked it later.
@articledimension-im6ij 16 күн бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare thanks for replying , Hard to get fresh sandeel for bait and hard to dig the buggers in soft sand so i figured i would bait with a bit of oily fish and fish it through a tide and see how i get on with the trap. I dont know how big the entrance hole is but i may have to narrow it a tad to hold them in .
@ThousandYardStare 16 күн бұрын
@@articledimension-im6ij The entrance is approx. 1" diameter on the traps shown in this video but it is quite flexible. Once the fish are in they will be unlikely to get out since the entrance extends inside the cage and most fish will head for the corners. However, I also have some straight traps which have a much smaller entrance of less than 1/2". It is still flexible but would definitely better for smaller fish like sandeels. The price is quite high on Amazon now (it fluctuates) but delivery is fast: geni.us/xEH3 If you can wait a few weeks you can order them from ebay and they would come from China for a fraction of the price: ebay.us/tWde27 Hope that helps and best of luck when you're fishing.
@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection 17 күн бұрын
That looks like a good piece of kit Richard. Thank you. Probably exactly what i need
@ThousandYardStare 17 күн бұрын
Yes, it is genuinely excellent as are the other products I've reviewed from Litheli so I've got no problems recommending them.
@CollierCraig79 17 күн бұрын
Love hedgehog, almost chicken like texture. I always get a natural high if I eat them the same day almost like downing an energy drink.😂
@ThousandYardStare 17 күн бұрын
That's probably down to the amount of natural trace elements in the fungi - whenever the body gets what it wants you will feel good. The reverse is true too - whenever I eat crappy food I feel crappy, lol
@gregoryburkhead7813 17 күн бұрын
Great video
@ThousandYardStare 17 күн бұрын
I'm glad you found it useful - this is a really great idea.
@scottlytton5328 17 күн бұрын
Because of you I just ordered mine
@ThousandYardStare 17 күн бұрын
Nice one - I'm glad the video helped and best of luck when you get out and use it.
@pegasus6724 18 күн бұрын
Sas1 knows him he's been to Hereford
@ThousandYardStare 18 күн бұрын
I think you may have intended this comment for another video as I've never been to Hereford?
@pegasus6724 18 күн бұрын
Married to Chris Ryan they kill low income families in Newcastle and take there meterial il goods and sell the children to Arabs
@ThousandYardStare 18 күн бұрын
I think you may be commenting on the wrong video? lol
@pegasus6724 18 күн бұрын
He's KGB also
@ThousandYardStare 18 күн бұрын
I'm pretty sure that I'm not KGB, lol
@pegasus6724 18 күн бұрын
He works for Chris Ryan sas and they kill children together
@ThousandYardStare 18 күн бұрын
Now I know that this comment is surely meant for another video you were recently watching, lol
@ThousandYardStare 18 күн бұрын
#litheli #lithelifrozenpack #lithelibackpackcarfridge This backpack fridge is excellent for regular use and could also be a great option for a grid-down situation - read on - links and time stamps below. Litheli's Indiegogo page: www.indiegogo.com/projects/litheli-frozenpack-the-first-backpack-car-fridge/reft/34394574/KOL-Pondguru Short Link: tinyurl.com/474ney28 Kickbooster Link: none-553.kckb.me/3875ce34 Litheli website: litheli.com/ Litheli 1000 power station video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apuKn5RjyJvHZWg.html Litheli Hedge trimmer video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pphne8WXyMqacYE.html Litheli eWagon video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bJeCYJOe3byniIE.html 28W solar panel on Amazon: geni.us/XTMqkS (better version of panel shown in video) *Thanks to Litheli for sending me this backpack fridge / freezer to review prior to the worldwide release.* This backpack fridge / freezer is perfect for my family holidays, trips to the beach and for transporting frozen meals down to my son at university (I make lots of extra meals from my vegetable garden). It is comfortable to carry as a backpack and is a perfect car fridge since it can be powered from the cigarette lighter socket (it uses very little power). Everything I have reviewed from Litheli is great quality so I have no problem recommending everything I've reviewed - links to previous reviews are above. Yes, I know that I pronounce 'Litheli' different in this video compared to my previous videos - that is because I had a .wav file sent to me from Litheli which had a guy pronouncing the name properly - hopefully I got somewhere close, lol. Seriously though, Litheli aren't messing around with their products - they are proper quality at an affordable price. When I took the FrozenPack on a recent trip to Scotland I used it as a freezer on the way up there and as a fridge on the way back - both scenarios worked perfectly. Everything which was frozen remained frozen on the way up (and could be put into our cottage freezer) and everything which was refrigerated remained refrigerated (on the way back) with the cans of drink being icy cold without being frozen. Next year I have a week long holiday booked with my brother and some friends to the Isle of Skye and I am already safe in the knowledge that I will be the hero for providing cold beers for the fishing trips. God bless Litheli..... TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Practical uses 02:42 Features 07:00 Control interface and settings 07:44 Cooling test when full of cans of Pepsi at room temperature (in the sun) 09:01 More figures and cooling updates 11:32 Low battery / solar charging 13:02 End of test 13:54 How much can you fit inside? 14:42 Fitting inside a car 15:19 Outro RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Richard
@TiagoSilva-lk7hk 20 күн бұрын
You said in another comment that there are two types of “wild/woodland/alpine strawberries”, one that does not produce runners and fruits for much longer than the other. Apparently the type that I have is the one that fruits for a short period and sends out a ton of runners. Do you still think it is worth it to grow? Or should I just try to get the type that fruits for much longer and forget the one that I have? Do they taste the same or any of them is better than the other? Thank you in advance.
@ThousandYardStare 20 күн бұрын
They taste the same but the Alpine strawberries (which I'm sitting next to at the start of the video) get much bigger fruits and produce crops for much longer. The smaller common wild strawberry plants have a short season since they seem to use their energy to produce a nation of runners which is great if you want lots of plants but not so good if you want lots of fruit. Therefore I'd say that the Alpine strawberries were the best bet if you want better quality fruit and a longer harvesting season. As long as they are divided every 3-4 years they will produce a nation of fruit and they frequently grow from seed around the parent plants.
@TiagoSilva-lk7hk 18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I just purchased some alpine strawberry seeds today. I couldn’t find any mature plants for sale, so I had to buy seeds. It’s a variety called “Rugen”, that’s what the label says, but I don’t think that matters that much, most varieties of alpine strawberries are probably very similar. It will take some time and patience to grow them but I’m sure the effort will be worth it. Thank you for your help and hope you have good harvests.
@pondguru 18 күн бұрын
@@TiagoSilva-lk7hk (my other channel) Are you in the UK? If so I can send you some plants for free since they don't grow very well from seeds unless the seeds just drop naturally where the plants are growing. Every time I've tried to grow strawberries from seeds it has failed so if it fails for you just let me know and I'll send you some bare root plants when I divide mine up a the end of the year - I'll throw in a nation of bare root wild strawberries too as they are all over the place here.
@TiagoSilva-lk7hk 16 күн бұрын
That’s very kind of you, thank you. But I’m not in the UK. I’ve planted several seeds, I hope at least some of them sprout.
@pondguru 16 күн бұрын
@@TiagoSilva-lk7hk (my other channel) Best of luck with growing them from seed - whenever I've tried growing strawberries from seed they have failed. I think it's best to just throw the seeds onto poor soil and forget about them, lol
@rialobran 22 күн бұрын
I'm on almost 600 miles now, I love the bike. I think your pedal and headset may have been a factory issue as I've had zero issues. Aside from being on the second set of brake pads, something I think they should probably look into. I might look into the basket, I have a bag on the front but the basket looks pretty durable and smart on it. Hope the ribs have healed ok now.
@ThousandYardStare 22 күн бұрын
I'm glad you like the bike. Yes, the headset and pedal are fine now that they've been tightened up but the pads are getting very low. The wear on the pads is probably due to the weight of the bike since it takes some slowing down when going down steep hills (due to the weight of the bike). The front basket weighs close to 3kg so it's not a lightweight option but it is extremely strong - I use it for foreign parcels when I ride to the local Post Office if there is something which can't be collected by Royal Mail. I think my miles are around 370 but I use this bike and my mountain bike for different rides. I wish my mountain bike went as fast up the hills as the electric bike and I wish the electric bike was as light as my mountain bike but neither of those things are going to happen, lol
@dragonsofthesky7459 26 күн бұрын
Doesn't it cut your hands up to grab the line in by hand instead of around the spool? For sure do that though? Thanks for the info
@ThousandYardStare 26 күн бұрын
Yes you can cut into your hands if you pull a fish in just using the line but only when the line is quite thin - that's why most people use 10lb-12lb line (or even heavier) on these types of reels. For the fish I target the line needs to be thinner since they will be able to see it.
@riverdragon5613 26 күн бұрын
Does it sting at all?
@pondguru 26 күн бұрын
(my other channel) No, and it is very soft.
@ianroughley1933 26 күн бұрын
That's interesting, I noticed that as far as the AA holders go, those holders seem to be linked so you could lose 2 if one went bad? I'm never buying throw away batteries again, high amp rechargeable is my way forward. Still need one of those solar big charge packs as well, but they are £££
@pondguru 26 күн бұрын
All the holders are separate and they will only go bad if they get wet or touch contacts together. Yes, rechargeable batteries are great - I have them in another box, lol As far as charging packs for batteries go I got one with one of the metal detectors I bought years ago - it charges 8 AA at a time so is very handy.
@pondguru 26 күн бұрын
Sorry, I've just realized what you meant when you said the holders were linked. They are in two's but the batteries are kept far enough apart that there's no chance of them touching unless there is a huge furring mess bursting from the corrupted battery. I hope you're keeping well, man.
@crazycressy7986 28 күн бұрын
Might be needing that soon m8
@ThousandYardStare 26 күн бұрын
We might be needing a load of gear, lol
@JJCPhotography 28 күн бұрын
Good video!😘
@ThousandYardStare 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the compliment - this is the link to the Amazon review which just went live: www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3I67CK7OUTQOB/ref=pe_1572281_66412651_SRTC0204BT_cm_rv_eml_rv0_rv
@ThousandYardStare 29 күн бұрын
KIWIFOTOS battery box on Amazon: geni.us/OdAeaq KIWIFOTOS KZfaq channel: www.youtube.com/@JJCPhotography Like most people I stored batteries the wrong way - now I store them the right way thanks to the KIWIFOTOS storage box. It is impact resistant, waterproof and holds batteries securely. Every house should have something like this to prevent wasting batteries due to improper storage. Thanks for watching.
@personal.YouTube.channel Ай бұрын
Fish, what would you say the maximum casting distance is on average?
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
I generally use an unweighted worm if bait fishing - that will cast approx. 10m (33 feet) easily but further if an E-Z Trout Float is also used - they are very good, in all my kits and can be found here: geni.us/U7xkguZ If using a small spinner as shown in this video I can throw that over 20 metres (80+ feet).
@maika0staretza Ай бұрын
this is new, smart , convenient but a bit pricey ah ?
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Yes, it could be regarded as pricey but these small espresso machines are expensive compared to just taking a flask of coffee.
@barbarawiddowson635 Ай бұрын
Thanks Richard.You must have expresso in your blood supply!!Bet you got those potatoes planted in record time.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
The potatoes are well planted in now so I'm expecting those to be ready later in the year and store beyond Christmas. Usually I only drink coffee early in the morning when I need to get lots of emails answered then the late afternoon is for gardening when I finish work.
@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR Ай бұрын
That's a totally new product on me, not something I would personally want but I bet my wife would like, and as you said ,a great gift idea .
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Yes, I was aware of such things but I'd never really looked into them until I was contacted and asked if I wanted to review it for the channel - as I am often out way up in the hills it seemed like a good product to review so I said yes and I'm very pleased with it. As a gift idea it is very good and it is genuinely well made. Since it is sold on Amazon the price will probably fluctuate so it's worth keeping an eye on it if you're interested. I use a plug in on my browser called 'camelcamelcamel' which tracks the prices of anything on Amazon - it's free and shows historical prices for anything I'm interested in. I simply set a price alert then get an email when the price drops to what I'm willing to pay. It's a great thing to just set and forget.
@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare what a good idea, all new to me. I live under a rock here down South 😄
@ThousandYardStare 28 күн бұрын
@@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR I use that site all the time as the Amazon prices yo-yo madly through the year and flash deals can come and go very quickly.
@Mark-ir9gl Ай бұрын
Clever idea 👍.Hope you and your family are well Richard 👍 🍻
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
I hope you're well too, man - like everyone we're feeling the financial pinch of the managed destruction of the Western empire but other than that all is well, lol
@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR Ай бұрын
So the garden tools have arrived ! It certainly looks great from your test and well made too. As with the power bank, it all looks to be a quality line of products. Good to see you buddy.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Yes, currently being sold just under £70 and it is excellent. I've just made a review video of another Litheli product which we took on holiday up to Scotland. It's a backpack fridge / freezer which can be set from +20C -to -20C and uses the same battery shown in this video. We used it as a freezer all the way up to our self catering cottage then used it as a fridge on the way back for cheese, meat, bottles of wine etc. It got the seal of approval from my wife so all is good. Everything I've featured from Litheli has been excellent quality and a reasonable price.
@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare wow that sounds great for day trips out and picnics. The things they think of 😊
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
#OutIn #OutingwithOutin #OutInNano #PortableEspressoMachine Discounted on the OutIn website: outin.com/RICHARD (code on top of page) Coffee pods I use: geni.us/1QNAM This little espresso machine is great to take on day trips, bike rides and fishing expeditions. Added to that it is pure quality. It has permanent residence in my cycling backpack so I can take a break when I'm way up in the hills, have a quick brew and start pedaling again with renewed enthusiasm. Apologies to OutIn for taking so long with the review but with something so compact and technical I had to charge / discharge / store / check for loss of stored battery power ...... and make PLENTY of brews since my viewers would never forgive me if I didn't continue to recommend products they need in their life. I'm pleased to say it performed perfectly and I can recommend it 100% - it's a real game changer for me. My wife loves this espresso machine too and that is the greatest seal of approval anyone could wish for since she thinks I have way too many 'gadgets'... Thanks for watching and check out my other videos for reviews of more quality products. I do not get paid to feature / review any products on either of my KZfaq channels and I only show products that I genuinely use myself. OutIn on Instagram: @outin.inc.official.
@user-oy3lc3kq2y Ай бұрын
Great video marra 👍I retire this September and I'm into hunting for fungi we should meet up for a ratch 👍
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
I had many ratching sessions last year and there was absolutely nothing about (not one porcini) so it's very hit-and-miss. Good fungi spots are like secret fishing holes and not readily shared but there are loads of places I know there are many types of fungi and are largely unexplored which I'd love to take a hard look at. I've lost my hunting partner as he's dropped off the face of the Earth so I'm up for some walks in the woods - where are you from?
@user-oy3lc3kq2y 29 күн бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare Alright marra, I live in West Cumbria have you ever fished the Till ?
@ThousandYardStare 28 күн бұрын
@@user-oy3lc3kq2y I haven't fished anywhere in Cumbria but there are some beautiful rivers there. It's a shame you're so far away and that my work has me tied up at random times of the day and night. That makes meet-ups difficult for me since I never know when I am free (it depends on when and how many orders come in each day). When I go for a bike ride / fishing / fungi hunt it's dictated by random free time.
@daniellapain1576 Ай бұрын
Install J shaped channels into the ground so you can cool the backside of the panels with a fan and the cool earth temperature. Suck the heat directly off the back of the panels with the top of the J configuration into the ground and it should expel cool air from the bottom of the J configuration.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
I'm not sure why I would want to use electricity to pull heat from the panels as they don't have a problem overheating. The mirrors only bounce evening light back - I have plenty of light on the panels until late afternoon. Each ground mounted panel has a huge hollow space under the panel which probably serves to cool the panel. I'm not sure what you mean by "cool the backside of the panels with a fan and the cool earth temperature" so some clarity on that would be good - thanks for watching.
@GeorgeGallagher-q7q Ай бұрын
How much are the cordless pressure washer.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
This particular one is not currently available using the link in the video description and pinned comment but there will be similar cordless washers available.
@JJCPhotography Ай бұрын
The video is great, but when is the video about our product partnership going to be online?😘
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
I am editing it now and it will be live today. Then I will make a short video to be part of an Amazon review.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Thanks to Litheli for sending the hedge trimmer out for review - it is excellent. This cordless hedge trimmer is so much better than my petrol hedge trimmer. Buy on Litheli's website here: litheli.com/products/electric-hedge-trimmer Buy on Amazon here: geni.us/GTai3 Litheli 1000 power station review video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apuKn5RjyJvHZWg.html Litheli 1000 power station: litheli.com/products/litheli-b1000-portable-power-station Lawn care video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/httpd9pizZzRk40.html Litheli are producing products of a superior nature and the batteries are readily available (and versatile). The batteries have 2 x USB outlets to allow them to charge up two devices at the same time (e.g. phone and headphones) and the batteries are charged by a simple USB type-C cable. I have no hesitation recommending this cordless hedge trimmer and as I mentioned in the video my old petrol trimmer is getting sold (or scrapped). TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:37 Features 02:23 Battery 03:38 Weight 04:06 Litheli 1000 per station (not required for the hedge trimmer but it is an excellent emergency power supply for the home) 05:55 Changing the battery 06:27 Cordless hedge cutter vs petrol hedge cutter 06:56 How much hedge will it cut with a 2.0Ah battery? 08:11 Leylandii hedge cutting demonstration 09:59 Summary / Final thoughts 11:03 Bonus demonstrations Thanks for watching and feel free to drop any questions in the comment section. I only ever agree to review products that I will (and do) genuinely use and I never get paid a penny by manufacturers to make reviews so if you ask me years later if I still have product X, Y or Z the answer will be yes (e.g. the Litheli power station). There are so many paid fake reviewers online who make fake paid reviews then sell the product that they have no use for so I'm committed to only producing video reviews of the best products that I use myself and only dealing with good manufacturers. With such a large garden I have no time for anything tool which is not quality and this hedge trimmer is quality.
@markhauxwell1230 Ай бұрын
I’ve one of these haven’t caught bugger all yet…
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
lol, if you haven't caught bugger all that must mean that you've caught plenty of fish? I've caught plenty of fish too. Seriously though, this rod is great and I've bought 6 of them to put into different backpacks and extended survival kits. Last week I had a couple of decent trout on it while using my favorite silver Fox vibrax spinner but the video footage was terrible so I deleted it. It was lashing down with rain and the rain noise made the video unwatchable. If it starts lashing down with rain the fish can sometimes go berserk and attack anything since the heavy rain washes so many insects out of the trees, plus you can stalk closer to the fish without them seeing you due to all the disturbance on the water surface. Unfortunately most anglers hide under shelter during those conditions and wait for the rain to stop. I realized that it was the same situation when lamping for rabbits at night - in conditions of stiff wind and drizzling rain the rabbits are still out and sit tight, waiting to be shot from closer range. If you fish and shoot in all conditions you'll learn what the prey does in every weather scenario and that will add to the chances of catching / shooting something. Best of luck next time you're out fishing.
@markhauxwell1230 Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare I’ve only tried on the drain and the river near my son I was advised a lure that looks realistic by the guy in the angling centre I think my problem is I reel the lure in too fast…. I’ve a spinner too and some other assorted lures I like the idea of having sort of wild waterways you can just pop down to instead of paying for a day ticket that’s why I got it.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
@@markhauxwell1230 Just keep plugging away with various techniques - you'll eventually hit gold and when you do it will be a revelation. There is nothing I can say and no videos I can make which will take the place of personal experience so go for it, man. If you want to fish anywhere which is well off the beaten track with whatever method you want to use then go for it - the vast majority of people tasked with enforcing the 'fishing licence' are too lazy to venture beyond any easily accessible footpaths. In this age of DEI you're even less likely to see an 'enforcer' since they will probably be a transexual afro-american midget in a wheelchair.
@markhauxwell1230 Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare ffs man 😂😂 tbf I’ve a licence I debated signing up to the local authority near my sons but it was 90 quid! Anyhow I was a bit of a rebel and went on the river with my lad…. Obviously im not going to rock up on someone’s pond with a ticket but I do like going off the beaten path to try spots nobody bothers to get to….
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
@@markhauxwell1230 I'm just waiting for the Western empire to collapse then I can employ all my hunting, trapping and fishing skills in an unregulated environment. It will be great, lol It is definitely worth practicing every possible way to hunt, trap and fish for everything you can but that is more difficult the further you get away from the countryside. Luckily I've had a lifetime of living in the country where there is no 'official' oversight. I'd be quite happy to grab a bug-out-bag and head out into the wilderness for as long as I needed to and that all starts with fishing, or shooting, or trapping knowledge. Therefore I wish you the best of luck every time you're out.
@outdooradventures1940 Ай бұрын
Just what I was looking for. Thank you 🙏
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful.
@personal.YouTube.channel Ай бұрын
And don't forget the axle tech needs a bevel hedge front and back but more in the front.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Some clarification would be good - was this question meant for a different video? I'm not sure what 'axle tech' is or how it relates to a 'bevel hedge'.
@personal.YouTube.channel Ай бұрын
You forgot to include the speed hooks. They automatically set as well. If you get the right size they are quite small like the yoga reel. As well the way the speed hook is made. You could possibly put six or eight in the same space that you could have one. Yo-yo.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion - I'd not heard of speed hooks before so they were not part of any of my kits, therefore not part of this video. It looks promising so I will get a few and give them a try. When searching 'speed hooks' in the UK very little comes up but there are several items which are the same and marketed as 'automatic fishing kit'.
@AquaTech225 Ай бұрын
Just picked me up one. Already have 2 of his backpacker extreme 6’2” or something spinner rods. Definitely top quality. Ready to give the fly rod a go soon as it comes out. Also picked up the bait caster reel since I already had the spinners to have the ability to go either route. I thought they went out of business. But ended up able to get them through email and on the phone for my order their website has just been down for a few days. Still is at the moment. But he did say they’re still in business and working to get it back online. An ya also 100% spot on. The Chinese ones. Are really pretty much junk. The quality just isn’t there. That’s what led me to find his. An I’ve put some miles on both of mine and their going strong. Never had a lick of any issues
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Good one - thanks for the report on the rods. Best of luck next time you're out.
@roqaia Ай бұрын
The mulch scared me...it could be catch afire from heating up after concentrated reflections of light ...i think it safer if u remove the mulch ...
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Thanks for the clear explanation of your concerns. A previous comment mentioned the mulch but offered nothing in the way of an explanation - that comment just said "Bro ditch the mulch. U gna melt em xD". Reflected light is very different from concentrated light and since the light being reflected is not concentrated it is no more dangerous than the sunlight it is reflecting. If I'd had concave mirrors focusing a beam onto the panels then it would definitely be a fire risk if that beam was moved to concentrate on anything flammable but in this case I'm simply reflecting light, not concentrating it. However, I previously considered installing convex mirrors to spread the sunlight further than a simple straight reflection but those mirrors are very expensive compared to what I've used. If I ever come into disposable money I'll invest in some of the convex mirrors to spread the sunlight further and although it will weaken the intensity per area it will spread it over more panels than a simple reflected light. I hope that makes sense.
@daniellapain1576 Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare this will work but the space in between would overlap reflecting light from the mirrors in that kind of setup so the best place to have the panels is in the areas that the two mirrors meet.
@pondguru Ай бұрын
@@daniellapain1576 (my other channel) Yes that would work for when the sun is high in the sky but I only really need the light to be enhanced later in the day when the sun is behind the panels. If I put the mirrors too close to the panel it would shade the panels earlier in the day (especially in the Winter) when the sun is low in the sky. Since the solar system (12kW) is bigger than I need I'm really just trying to extend the time it generates power when the sun is low and behind the panels in the evening. Hope that makes sense.
@yuriklaver4639 Ай бұрын
Looks unpractical. The grip is unstable and you can easily miss a wind. Wouldn't use this in cold weather and with heavier spinners. I would prefer a tube - like hobo system.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Yes, the missing while winding is the main issue with this one and if it was only an inch bigger it would make all the difference. It would allow for much more gear to be stored in it too. It's a shame that Exotac have't released an XL version as it makes sense to do so.
@Scaze74 Ай бұрын
Nice fishing! How is your pond doing? Love your "PimpMy filter" Just found this chanel of yours. Il better SUB here to then =)
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
The pond is doing great and the water is clearer this year than in the last 15+ years. If I can coerce someone to fish all the carp and the massive sturgeon out for me it would be crystal clear again. Thanks for the sub and I'm glad you enjoy the videos.
@JAYSMITH-xj4bl Ай бұрын
Bro ditch the mulch. U gna melt em xD
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
How?
@ddoherty5956 Ай бұрын
Nice to hear from Jimmy Nail 🤣
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
Wey aye, man.
@ddoherty5956 Ай бұрын
@@ThousandYardStare 🤣😉👍🇬🇧
@davemackenzie9393 Ай бұрын
We are considering a couple of these bikes. Thanks for the in depth review. Well done. Certainly looks like good value.
@ThousandYardStare Ай бұрын
It definitely is great value and I have been all over the local area on mine. Hills are no longer a challenge and riding everywhere is a pleasure. However, since it is a commuter bike (for roads) I still ride my mountain bike for off-road.