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    Vehicle of choice

    Steve I have a 14 plate Yeti 1.2 TSI as a fishing vehicle and general all purpose runaround to the tip, several family house moves ,furniture everything really, with the rear seats out it is like a van.Its on65k miles of which I have done 10k in the last 2 and a half years.Its front wheel drive...
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    Drennan medium feeder 11ft 6 inch , original with Drennan triangular tube and two quiver tips ,£50 NOW SOLD SUBJECT TO PICK UP

    Hi Andy have sent you a message. Regards Alan
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    Drennan series 7 1.5lb TC 11ft specialist Avon/quiver rod

    PM sent.
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    Short rods

    I have a korum opportunist 10ft 2.25 I use for a particular snaggy swim with a large tree branch overhead. The rod is brilliant in this situation and has helped me land some nice fish from this swim.Takes on a good bend and has enough to be able to get the fish away from the snags
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    best 4000 size reel

    Hi Cliff I have a couple of Daiwa GS 4000 nice clutch good line lay better than my old Shimano I have to say.
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    Prolonged heat

    Quite a number of years ago I was fishing on the Dove on a very hot afternoon in the middle of July we were in the middle of a heat wave the river was low and clear but I was fishing anyway.I landed a good barbel after a right scrap,rested in the landing net,unhooked it,rested it again,weighed...
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    Barbel Fisher Mags 1-19 inc + Peter Stone Ltd Edition

    Thanks Graham that would be great,I know issues 1 and3 are pretty hard to find they are all in excellent condition .
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    Barbel Fisher Mags 1-19 inc + Peter Stone Ltd Edition

    Price drop £70 Ono don’t want to list separately.
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    cautionary tale!

    Hi Paul that’s bad luck ,I was cleaning one of my favourite rods pre season and noticed exactly the same thing on one of the rings,it’s now in the loft while I figure out what to do with it.
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    Barbel Fisher Mags 1-19 inc + Peter Stone Ltd Edition

    Hello all, I have for sale the above magazines all excellent condition,they have been kept in a binder. Looking for £100. Collection or meet up ,I am based near Bolton but also travel over to Topcliffe N Yorks on a regular basis. Regards Alan
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    Boot Space for fishing tackle

    I too have a Skoda Yeti fishing vehicle,1.2 TSi really quite nippy, nice high driving position good on the motorway at normal speeds! 40+ mpg.As previously mentioned the rear seats can be folded back or totally removed if required.Had mine 12 months now all good so far.
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    Folding landing nets

    Rob I cant comment on the latex net,but the tackle box specialist handle is a good bit of kit.I have used it all season without a problem,very simple to lock and it stays locked until you decide to unlock it!!
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    Daiwa GS 4000 QD Conversion

    Anyone done this? Any issues with it and did you buy the bits from Reel King? Thanks Alan
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    Rig storage

    I too use pipe lagging stored in an old tube that previously held Pva holder and plunger etc.
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    Rhino beam

    Nice and neat Rob and a good picture do you always use your phone flash or does the lamp have enough light to work on its own.
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