Recent content by Alan Palmer

Anyone have one that is in full working order and very good condition?

Actually the seller changed their mind so still have one of these daiwa monstrosities with handles that could only have been designed for Larry Grayson 🫢

Just watch those older model prices drop now

Updated with new price….and will split if need be

You know what they say, big hands - big………..Thunnus

It’s a great book, much of it may be lost on those who don’t know the Ouse stretches written about but for those that do it’s a lovely reminisce

Have Youngs stopped making them, I’ve heard a few folk after one?

One brand new and unused One I bought from a member on here a while back, has been lightly used and in excellent condition I bought these last year with intention of using on flood rods but just prefer my Thunnus (sorry Terry!) Selling as a pair for £360 posted via special delivery - will...

Agree on merrells, good quality and last well if regularly cleaned and treated with nikwax spray after a good soaking…just get a size larger than normal

How about trying something like drennan double strength in 10/12Ib, it’s pre-stretched and should transmit knocks and plucks etc…it does when touch ledgering for chub, you just need to be light handed with playing them. Only problem I see is the potential for twist if using a rolling pin??

For those who favour 12/13ft rods shimano are releasing their new specialist TX floats rods- 12 ft is 2 piece and 13ft 3 piece. I had a waggle with the 13ft the other day the rep had brought to my local shop, feels very balanced with a fast tip and loads of stopping power lower down. Only had a...

Yes correct….unfortunately the OCD tackle tart in me would never allow different sizes to be used at same time 🤦‍♂️

Hoping they will restock soon I’m after another 8000

If you want to keep it simple from a starting point go for JB Search4 flavour on the Taste F2 base…it’s a proven recipe, easy to make and will keep the cost down a bit

There only showing 6000/12000 in stock at moment