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  1. David Potter

    Rega Brio Amplifier

    Rega Brio Amplifier, purchased Feb 2021 for £699. Not had a lot of use probably less than 100 hrs so as new mint condition all in original packaging with lifetime guarantee. £350
  2. David Potter

    Rega P1 Plus Turntable

    Rega P1 Plus in Black Gloss. Purchased Jan 2021 had very little use under 100 hours. Excellent condition, more or less as new. Original packaging & Documents £250 collected from Evesham Or Parcel Post
  3. David Potter

    Barbel Rod Refurb Recommendations

    I have a pair of the original Drennan Specialist Power Barbel rods that have had a lot of use over the past 20 years, they are looking a bit tired with some loose worn guides whippings etc. Can anybody recommend where I can get these rods refurbished as I don't want to replace them ?
  4. David Potter

    Good Quality Sleeping Bag Recommendations

    Birthday coming up can't think of anything else apart from a new sleeping bag. I use one for night fishing for Barbel and Carp. Just want a good quality Bag that zips don't jam, stays in position.
  5. David Potter

    Reel Reconditions

    Hi Guys Just been told by Shimano service centre that one of my beloved RE 5000's is beyond economic repair not bad for 15 years !!! So I’m going to need some new reels Can anybody recommend something slightly bigger as the 5000 RE did feel a little under gunned at times and ideally would...
  6. David Potter

    Superglue

    Been using this superglue pen for gluing baits on to hairs,works well £2.99 ebay
  7. David Potter

    Blenheim Palace

    Having fished Blenheim Palace for some 30 years for the Tench I have had some amazing catches over the years as everybody did ! But over the past 4-5years it has declined beyond believe in fact on my last visit I failed to even get a bite,also no visible signs of fish whereas the Tench and Bream...
  8. David Potter

    What Bivvy

    Hi all I am thinking (Never thought I’d say this)of dipping my toes into a bit of Carp fishing during the close season which may involve staying on the bank over night in which case I would need a dreaded Bivvy so can I please have some reconditions ? Something not cheap and nasty but not...
  9. David Potter

    ABU Closed Face Reels

    Over the years I have acquired ABU’s 501, 506M & 1044 and I’m wondering what the main difference is between them as they all look pretty similar ? I have recently been using them for stick float trotting and they all seem to have the same problem that occasionally half way down the trot...
  10. David Potter

    Trotting Float Rod Recomendations

    Hi All I was very careless today and ended up smashing my trotting float rod beyond repair ! It was a Drennan Distance Float 13’6†that I’ve have had for a number of years ! I’m now looking for a replacement that I can use for Dace, Roach & Grayling on the stick float and would welcome...
  11. David Potter

    Iseama Owner C5 Hooks

    As they don’t seem to be available any more I’m looking for an alternative to Iseama / Owner C5 / 50188 size 10 hooks (I have plenty of stock of all the other sizes) been using them for years and have complete confidence in them – So can anybody recommend something similar ? Regards David
  12. David Potter

    Fitting a Fuji Reel Seat

    Some years ago I had a Fuji Reel Seat retro fitted to one of my float rods, this involved all the butt section rod rings being removed to slide the reel seat into position and the removal of the old sliding reel rings, although it done the job I wanted I have never been happy with the finish of...
  13. David Potter

    Reel recommendations

    I'm looking for a new reel 3000 size with front drag adjustment only to be used for float fishing for Tench 4-5 lb line must have a smooth clutch Any recommendations ? Dave
  14. David Potter

    What Mixers

    Another question guys, Been to the supermarket today to buy some Chum Mixers for some loose feed for floater fishing but they don’t seem to do the old original type anymore !!!! Is that right ? If so what mixers are suitable and easily available ? Dave
  15. David Potter

    Hooking Chum Mixers

    I'm Going to have a go at floater fishing for Carp during the rest of the close season but wondering what it the best way of hooking / mounting a Chum mixer on the hook and casting at distance ? Your advice would be appreciated Regards Dave
  16. David Potter

    Robert Cray Tickets

    Have two tickets for Robert Cray on Saturday 16th March 2013 at Sheffield City Hall, I booked these months ago but unfortunately now can’t go due to a holiday booking ! This tour is a total sell out worldwide, the tickets are in Row CC 25 & 26 – So dead centre at the front! I Paid a total...
  17. David Potter

    Shimano Reel service

    Hi, Where is the best place to send Shimano reels for service/repair ? Dave
  18. David Potter

    Wanted -Wychwood Maximiser Twin Tip 13ft 2lb/2.5lb Rod

    Hi Guys, Wanted -Wychwood Maximiser Twin Tip 13ft 2lb/2.5lb Rod -in good condition Dave
  19. David Potter

    Metcheck Problems

    Hi, Does anybody else have problems with Metcheck ? I seem to get long spells where it dosnt work and gives me this error code Any advice ? Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a0009' Subscript out of range: '80' /INCLUDES/GENERIC/FORECASTS/48hr_generic.asp, line 19 Regards Dave
  20. David Potter

    Recently Locked Thread

    I started a thread about a serious possible problem on the Wye and for some reason SOME of you guys turned it into a slagging competion which has ended up in the thread being locked What the hell is wrong with some of you this site is about Barbel Fishing ! I am not impressed Dave
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