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Bob Watson

Bob Watson

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    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Vertex compared to acolyte..
      Float rods, I've just rejoined a club that has an excellent stretch for trotting.
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson posted the thread Vertex compared to acolyte. in Barbel Talk.
      Any first hand experience and comparisons?
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Wanted mint condition Daiwa SS1000.
      Rob Linwood is selling a pair here I'm tempted for my avons but disposable funds are earmaked for other things for the forseeable.
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Polarising Prescription Sunglasses.
      I had mine done a couple of years ago. They weren't that bad but my optician referred me anyway, the surgeon said "you're here now, we...
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Heated socks.
      Not socks but a mate recommended these to me. Not tried them yet but worth a punt for a few quid.
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Chimera c3 v daiwa basia.
      I did mean to put some rolling eyes or similar emoji' at the end of that statement!!
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread hook packets.
      I use These and leave the hooks in their original plastic sleeves. I have several patterns in there in their own plastic seal bags...
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    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread JRC DEFENDER SHELTER.
      I reckon I'd be your best customer if I lived local😂
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Shimano Line reducers.
      I've never used fluro as a mainline but have seen some tips. When you first use it, tie it to something and walk it out and stretch it...
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Shimano Line reducers.
      I go by handle turn as described above. Most of my larger reels retrieve about 90-100cm per turn. If I want 200m on a carp reel that...
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Free spirit rods.
      I have a pair of the 10ft 3lb and for the money they're very good. Edit; I actually bought a third!
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Chimera c3 v daiwa basia.
      Just been mooching about, we now have the X45X, the full blank now has the 45 wrap and it's only, the cheapest I could see, £440
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Chimera c3 v daiwa basia.
      Yep, all my local rivers. All my DL builds are also standard and the only thing I'd change on all of them is the butt caps, I'd have...
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson replied to the thread Chimera c3 v daiwa basia.
      Thanks for the detailed reply Richard. I already own a Daiwa with the X45 wrap. It's the 2.25 floater rod and is quite delightful. I...
    • Bob Watson
      Bob Watson reacted to Richard Isaacs's post in the thread Chimera c3 v daiwa basia with Like Like.
      Yes Bob I’ve owned both I had a pair of 2.75 basia rods and I had a pair of DLST c3 rods. I don’t have either anymore as it’s just not...
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