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    Still a place for a lump of luncheon meat

    I never did the massive lump of meat at Throop in the 80s but the tiny ( and I mean tiny) pieces on a hair of 1lb nylon attached to a size 8 Hilton hook ( seems all wrong) was very effective. I introduced similarly finely chopped meat via a bait dropper and sometimes they would take the bait...
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    Still a place for a lump of luncheon meat

    Great photo Neil! 👍
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    Yes it does take practice but just keep going til you're happy with it. 👍
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    Still a place for a lump of luncheon meat

    Mm! 😀
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    The resin doesn't affect it. It doesn't smudge or run but leave it for atleast a couple of hours before applying the resin.
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    I normally have to have a few goes before I'm happy with it. It's easy to wipe off though, only water based. 👍
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    I use a calligraphy pen with fine nib. I'll put up a picture. The pen I bought from Guides and Blanks is too thick. I use ordinary white Indian ink. Ive made a start on the Chimera. The butt is ready for sanding. It will be interesting to try it. I have caught a few good Barbel on it but it felt...
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    Still a place for a lump of luncheon meat

    Frying tonight! I remember frying in lard years ago. Thanks for the reminder of what I've been missing! 👍
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    Still a place for a lump of luncheon meat

    I agree Stuart and I'm as guilty as anybody! 👍
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    Really though the Harrison Avon S/U suits what I want better than the Chimera 1 so still not sure I would have much use for it.
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    Good to keep busy Ralph. I have a Chimera 1 that I got cheap. Too many rings that are too big at the butt and far too long a handle. Seems a shame to break open a factory finish rod but I won't use it like it is. I think I read at the time that the Stef Horak rods were good but should have had...
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    Insight GR60X Line or ESP Syncro XT Loaded.

    For some reason the XT Loaded in tests has been rated less in strength than the ordinary XT. I have used both and prefer the XT which I have used for several years for all my Carp and Barbel fishing. I recently bought some Gardner GT 80+ in 12lb. I only have it on my centrepin at present. First...
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    I dont know much about the Stef Horak rods. I believe they were marketed through Bob Church but my mind may be playing tricks here! I should imagine they would have had a traditional action and so may well have been similar to the Harrison. I would imagine if Stef Horak was involved they would...
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    The Torrix is a fine rod but very different in action to the SU Avon. Having used both I find the Avon better for use with the pin and the Torrix the opposite. Something to do with the feel when playing a Barbel. Both have their merits. Just my personal preferences. 👍
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    In praise of the Harrison 11' Avon S/U

    Nor me. Why do you think I travel all the way to the middle Severn Mike?! Some 4 hours ( almost). 🙂
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