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Recent content by Cliff Turner

  1. Cliff Turner

    Combi Rig - loop to loop or albrighton?

    I agree Steve, Ive tried combi rigs periodically (including this season) and never found them an improvement.
  2. Cliff Turner

    Combi Rig - loop to loop or albrighton?

    Adam, try using a 4 turn water knot, very easy to tie and a nice neat finish.
  3. Cliff Turner

    The Tackle Box specialist landing net handle 1.6 to 3m

    not as good as the Drennans but perfectly acceptable for the price, i do have both
  4. Cliff Turner

    Help with server costs

    done
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    Shimano Super 4000 GT-RC wanted

    nor me !! G, if your white Stradics get dirty send them to Mr Isaacs for a service, the come back like new !
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    Shimano Super 4000 GT-RC wanted

    i still have 4 rear drag white stradics, love them
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    Pellet size.

    one day on the Wye I was getting small taps and vibrations on the rod tip but no bites. I ended up going down to a single 4mm banded on a 16 and started catching immediately, literally one a cast for the next hour. I was using 3mm and 4mm pellets in the feeder and assume they got preoccupied on...
  8. Cliff Turner

    Is it just me?

    Kevin, its simple really, there are so few barbel left its not worth the effort unless you just want to sit and admire the surroundings, which I still do.
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    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    I also watch match videos (Clive Branson) and I enjoy watching someone fish, not just catch, so for me the longer videos are better than edited highlights. I suppose you could do both ? Keep up the good work Ian.
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    BAA members

    Hi Keith, Trimpley is a good stretch but its a long walk down a steep hill, the one back is worse ! My personal favourite is Arley as you can fish both banks up and downstream but tbh wherever you go there will be barbel and chub, just keep moving if you are not catching would be my advice...
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    BAA members

    Hi Keith, i assume you'll be travelling up and staying overnight ? all of the middle Severn beats are worth go, a lot depends on the river levels when you come, time of year etc. Summer is def the busiest time and you'll see all the swims are well fished. If you let us know what you're planning...
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    Last session for a while

    best wishes Tom
  13. Cliff Turner

    wye

    Craig, id say meat cubes better for the chub and barbel unless you can find a spot with no chublets !
  14. Cliff Turner

    Newbie to the Severn 😬

    Keith, check out the Ship at Highley, they have fishing lodges and local to BAA stretches
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