Recent content by Ben Jennings

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From what i can tell on the whatsapp group, lovely stretch of river, lots of barbel and lot of low doubles in there. Nothing huge from what i’ can tell. Had the ticket for the last 6 years and fished it 3 times, had them up to low doubles. Most probably going to drop it this year though as nice...

Thanks chaps some useful tips there. Did try it today but with the river 6 foot up and really pushing through wasn’t the best idea. will see if i can order a copy of the John Wilson book, always liked his writing.

Have never tried link ledgering. Have had people tell me to do it when going for chub or barbel, but have never got my head round the moving bait. Do i need to let line put as it goes? What’s the best way to do it? I liken it to the various times i’ve attempted rolling meat, before i know it...

Having a clear out. Have so many rods, a lot i’ve never used as i just have my favourites so am getting rid of some. Don’t have time to post, so happy to meet Reading, Bracknell, Oxford, Basingstoke way, except medium feeder that’s meet only in Reading. Torrix 11 foot 1.75 custom made by Eden...

Got an unused 11 foot version. Have put a different 2oz drennan glass tip on as the eyes on the one it came with looked like it was whipped by a blind monkey.

Got off lightly. I’ve lost in the last year 2 x bedchairs, 2 x sleeping bags, korum roving rucksack, 2 x jackets and 10 kilo of bait to mice in the last year. Now have 3 cats so fingers crossed they’ll get rid of them.

I’m going to get myself a new set of barbel seekers made up, as i just prefer the blank to the torrix but always hated the freespirit build. Now i found someone to build on the blanks im undecided on rings. Always used Fuji K series guides, but just wondering what else there is to try? I like a...

Bargain wish these had come up before i brought 3 on black friday.

If only they did, would be my go to rod!

Thanks chaps. It’s definitely changed since i last sent some. My local post office say it’s 1.5m maximum length which is a shame, post several shorter rids but the 2 piece 12 foot has been a no go i’m afraid. Will have a look at ups.

Hi all been a while since i posted rods (pre covid i reckon). What’s the best courier to use? It’s been so long i can’t even remember who i used last time im thinking possibly inter parcel but prices are ridiculous.

Price drop

Daiwa theory 4000 sp. Love my two, have just moved mine over to my barbel and chub rod from my scopes and sold my thunnus’s.

Getting rid of these reels. They’ve literally been used once brought them and some baby ballistas for a little lake i had a ticket for, however the owner died after they arrived and we got kicked off. Immaculate condition having spent 2 years in a rod holdall. They come with spare spools, line...