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The flavour I used to use as a glug for my hook baits is no longer available so I need to use a concentrated version and they recommend using one of the following 3
Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine
Has anyone had any experience with any of these I am leaning towards dmpt but would like...
These are not mine and are in Cardiff and collection only if your near they look lovely rods
If they were closer I’d have them myself
11ft 2lb tc custom build torrix rods
I would like to know what people who have these rods think of them
I am considering getting a pair of either
Hi s big water
Chimera 3
Chimera 4
I will use them on the Trent casting mostly 5oz weight but stepping up to 8oz
I had a cast with a hi s with 8oz weight and without much effort hit...
Has anyone used “onefisherman.co.uk”
Onefisherman
They are based in derby
I was looking at certain reels and they are £50 cheaper than anywhere else so seems to good to be true so I wondered if anyone has had any experience or dealings with them
Many thanks
So I am fishing the Trent with a pair of 2.75 powermesh rods casting 5oz+ leads and want a decent pair of baitrunner reels
I was considering shimano 6000 or 8000 oc reels is there much difference between them ?
Will the 6000 do or should I go for the 8000?
Or is there something else I should...
looking for some diawa powermesh barbel rods 2.25 or 2.75 lb prefer the older type with proper eyes and pairs prefered but will take singles also , i am based in suffolk travel to peterborough to fish so may have to be willing to post if to far away .
message me if prefered
many thanks
ray
As these are on special offer I was considering a pair for the trent poss the 12ft 2.75 or 13ft 2.75 which cast 9oz or would they be too heavy and should u go for the 2.25kb which still cast 200g 7oz. I will be fishing middle and tidal.
I was going to go for diawa powermesh rods but as these are...
well i am after a ngt dynamic trolley if someone has one for a fair price and if not local could post i would be greatfull as due to an op i need one to get my stuff to the river bank
right looking for a new rod holdall i dont want a quiver but a rod holdall for 2/3 12ft rods made up and space for a wychwood hdmr compact 50" brolly/shelter on an outside pocket or straps to secure it to holdall and enough pockets for rests and everything
what would you all recommend
was thinking of selling a pair of shimano aero 5000 gte reels in good condition , just been serviced with spare spools but what do you think would be a fair price for them ?
i also have a mark tunley barbel 2 rod in good condition any ideas on price
i was looking at trakker elements/summit jackets and the snugpak sj9 jackets for the winter anyone got either with any thoughts on them , or what would you recommend
Has anyone any experience with the diawa 2 piece igloo suit just wondered if they are any good
I currently have a Sundridge igloo but find it to heavy and hot but it's lovely when really cold just need something for in between times
I have a pair of muck boots but I want a pair of warmish waterproof boots as I find muck boots a bit cumbersome.
I was looking at ex army boots but had anyone got any recommendations please
I normally flavour my meat with garlic granuals how much granuals would you put to a can of meat as just wondered if I use more than I should
Also if I use paprika and chilli would a tsp of each to a can be ok
Anyone use different flavours
I am using a pair of shimano 5000 gte reels on my ipowers mostly fishing lea and nene but would like to downsize them a bit as I feel they are slightly to big , I do need them to be baitrunners also .
I did have a pair of penn 460l reels until one of the handles came of somewhere and to get one...
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