Recent content by Christian Tyroll

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?

What about a Leeds Lewtham?

Nothing too fancy, it’s got a tiger strip handle and purple whippings! Looks like you’ve done a great job of it.

I might have a spare big spool Rob, I’ll either be able to have a look for it this weekend or next. If you’re not already sorted by the time I get the chance, I’ll take a look for you.

Hi Russ, it will depend how freely they spin. I’ve had a handful of trudex and rapidex over the years and a couple of them could trot a float. Most of them were a bit stiff but nice enough for other types of fishing. It’s possible they’ll just need a bit of tlc.

Not sure what the difference is between say 5oz and 8oz, once you’re lobbing a big lead or a 4oz loaded feeder, you're lobbing a big weight.

I’d like one too, can’t afford one though 😂

Well done Steve, that’s some fish.

Sometimes there’s more to life than fishing, no point forcing it and health permitting, it will always be there.