Recent content by Alexander Shepherd

Unfortunately Harrison no longer list the 11 foot 1.25 lb torrix on their website it looks like it’s discontinued or perhaps now only available as a special order.

I thought the bait was meant to be made with water not eggs according to the website , if you want to use 200 gram of base mix can’t you just divide the liquid levels by 5 ?

Sticky baits krill or krill active if it’s available.

John Robert’s butt grips or Gardiner tackle dual butt grips. Be careful if Googling butt grips , not recommended on work computers.

According to his website barbel fishing world is a trust retailer of his books. Google Tom Bankes Angling hopefully a retailer near you Derek.

Weights about 2 kilos without any alarms fitted.

Perhaps it’s the shipping cost , France is much closer than China. Is Chinese hemp superior in some way? £130 does seem expensive.

Hinders of Swindon have Chinese hemp on their web site but not in 25 kg sacks.

Yes Chris I am sorry if my posts appear misleading I only meant to mention I have friends not into fishing , paddle borders and kayakers and wild swimmers that use the products mentioned on neoprene. That use silicone spray or similar.Yes I’m sorry I know paddle borders and wild swimmers, I’m...

I know Ian no offence intended but James posted about silicone and neoprene wellies. You mentioned rubber wellies first in the post.

Not sure rubber and neoprene coatings are the same,probably wrong though.

I think it helps with the waterproofing of the outside nylon material, I know some people using wet suits spray the outside with back to black silicon spray. Not sure on the implications for water quality. I know some others use Ballistol oil in spray form.

I really like this thread , I just think great , some people have life sorted coffee on the back fishing was a major worry. I look forward to this been one of my major panics in life. This is what I love about BFW it keeps you grounded. Btw grounded coffee reference intended.

I must admit I would not trust posting a rod via Royal Mail or a courier , but I have bought rods on here from BFW members taking a gamble believing they know what the rod is worth and means. I wouldn’t do the same on facebook as not a member or eBay. There are some members on here that have...

For anyone looking for out of date , discontinued random items from the last 15 years try States Tackle Witney. Just use google. I have no tie up or sponsorship or involvement with them , they are just a true old school tackle shop. Yes I know school should be Sokol but I’m to old and not that...