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  • Bob Watson
    Bob Watson posted the thread Cheap pins in Barbel Talk.
    My fishing is going back to basics this season, done my share of static, behind the rods bait and wait. I already have a Terry Daniels...
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    Bob Watson replied to the thread Thigh waders.
    👍I'll have a look
  • Bob Watson
    Bob Watson posted the thread Thigh waders in Barbel Talk.
    Any recommendations? Specifically for a shallow stretch with a stony/gravelly bottom. Ta!
  • 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 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
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