Recent content by Christian Tyroll

I did about 3 weeks on the lea valley pits one spring for no tench, one eel just under 4lbs and that was my only bite. I was definately out of my depth but beautiful places to be. I’d back myself to do a bit better if I went back. I’ve also done 15 nights on an estate lake for no carp...

I only fished Fishers Green a couple of times but had that exact same feeling. It was well before this boom and it had the feeling you could easily go a season and not catch. It was too much for me at the time, too many questions and not enough confidence on my part. Hopefully that special one...

There’s some really interesting stuff here, thank you all for the replies. I have joined a small stretch that is known to hold decent size fish. At about half a mile long, it has 7 or 8 spots that I thought look particularly good fish holding areas. Parts of it can be discounted quickly when...

Afternoon all Don't know about anyone else but a month in to the close season and I'm itching to get back, the delirium is starting 🥴 I'm interested to hear from those who fish small rivers, for a small stock of big fish. Places like the Nene, Ouse, Lea, Kennet, Loddon, Colne etc. Do people...

I’ve wondered why I’ve never heard more about the 1.75 armalites. Is it because they’re not suited particularly to barbel fishing, or because they’re expensive and as such have never developed much of a following.

This is great, can’t decide whether to share it with my better half or not though 😂

Hi Rob, any photos of the Harrison Stalker?

I’ve got a few rods made by Dave Lumb and he does a great job. Have to say Chris of CJS is just as good and a similar vibe, he’ll do you no nonsense if that’s what you’re after, but can also do fancy stuff. Probably the nicest done rod I’ve got is my CJS ballista stalker. I’m only going into...

I’d agree with it feeling great with 2-3oz leads. There is so much subjectivity with rods.

I’ve recently got an SU Avon and agree it’s got plenty of cushioning in the butt. It’s no push over though and has handled a few barbel of 10/11lb with bags of power left in the blank. That’s been with some water in the Severn and Trent as well, so not low summer levels. I do like the more...

Same bag, mat, chair and net. Sometimes I take a korum quiver if using two rods. And sometimes a bait bucket. I will also ditch the chair if it’s not too cold and lie on the floor.

That makes sense. I thought the e class carp rods were horrible. I gave them a fair chance and had quite a few fish on them.

What’s so good about them Alec? How would describe them in comparison to other top end blanks you’ve used?

Someone mentioned source earlier, that’s another one that’s changed. I’ve always liked it but a few years back felt I wasn’t catching like I used to on it. Then found it is substantially different than the original, although I can’t remember why. Someone West Country way produces a bait more in...

Any eager beavers got their hands on the new 12ft 1.75lb yet?