Recent content by Dave McGraw

Hi Richard,Thanks for the suggestion but I don't have the ring, the only remaining bit of the original ring is it's foot under the whipping. As the manufacturer of the rod refused to help me I'll just have to use a similar sized fuji, it won't colour match but it will work ok.

I finally found an email address for "Preston Innovations sales" so I thought I'd give them a shout as they must know who made their rod rings. This was their reply, "I’m afraid we do not issue any of our suppliers details." Makes you wonder why as they don't make the rod anymore, I only want...

Chris, Thanks for taking the time to reply so comprehensively. I had a look at the PacBay 2020 catalog and they have a model M size 5 which is of similar dimensions but not as you say an exact match but it might do if I can't get an original ring. I nearly ordered one from "Rodringsandthings"...

Hi, I'm trying to buy a replacement rod ring for a 'Preston innovations Corbonactive 13ft float rod with an Asaki blank' one of the single leg intermediate rings is broken and I've tried contacting Preston's but could not get a reply, which is understandable under the present conditions. I've...

I've got two and think their very good. I use them on the Thames on the rare occasions there's a good flow which isn't that often, ( present conditions accepted). No problem lobbing a 5oz feeder or lead and the tips are quite responsive. I've also used them on the Trent and the Wye with no...

I bought a hoody a couple of years ago size xxl and wear it a lot, so I went down and bought two more on Sunday. Tried one on today and I could barely get my head through the neck and the body fit is very tight, seems to be at least a size smaller than my old one.

I've been keeping / breeding Dendrobaenas for a couple of years and have found that a Coco Coir compost mixed with shredded newspaper keeps them happy. I get my compost from Wilko in the form of a dry block which you soak in a bucket of water. Mix the damp compost 50/50 with damp shredded...

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Hi Clive, I'll have it if you haven't sold it already. Regards Dave

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Wychwood Big River Barbel rod Hi Clive , You have a PM

pm for you Robert.

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