Recent content by Bob Watson

Another consideration could be Daiwa theory's in 2.25lb. I have the older versions which bought second hand on here and they've retired my fox 1.75 and 2.25 royale's. I use them for all my barbel fishing no matter the venue now, a great blank that you can really apply the pressure on with.

A fellow member on my syndi' has some Aviator carp rods, he let me "have a chuck" with them a few years ago when they were still new to him. I was quite reserved about hitting it big but I was surprised, as was he, about the distance I achieved and I'm no distance caster at all. I've been...

Ta!

Aviators have been around in "carp" TC's for years, not sure about the TC's above??

All fantastic shots but the last one is exceptional, if I ever wrote an angling book I'd hound you for that one that one for the cover!

Similar scenario, sat on the "point" of my syndicate lake with a mate. We both saw a deer walk down the hall bank, (it's an estate) walk into the lake and swim to the central island. Might sound a bit mundane but in the setting sun an a late summer evening, it was quite spectacular.

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You can get an attachment to strap your phone to your rod when using the deeper. mount

If it's £200+ better than the longbow X45 floater rod (yeah I know) I bought last year, it's gonna be worth every penny!

I used to save the wire I stripped out of leadcore but never ever used it so knocked that idea on the head. Gotta say, Richards method looks good!

Gardner target. https://gardnertackle.co.uk/product/target-run-rings/

Check out the GS4000. I have one with the QD conversion. Same size(ish) as the 2600 but supposedly better drag and inners, also available but harder to find in 3000 which I suspect would be a similar size to the 1600??

I'd use it with confidence Vince. If you decide to bin it, bin it in the shed at Kiplin;)

Fox royale 12ft - 1.75lb top section. Just sold my pair to a mate and first time out he's snapped the top off in the car door. Anyone got a top or know where I could get one? Ta!

Never thought of that! 👍