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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 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...
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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!
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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
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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...
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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...
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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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I've followed the recent threads about the C3 and floodwaters etc but has anyone got first hand experience of the chimera 3' against the...
