Recent content by David Oates

I have a basia 1.75 test perfect for most of my Barbel and Tenching. I do need to change tip ring ! Drennan 12'10" river feeder still one of my favourites lovely action. A couple of Shimano beastmasters (3 tops) get used by my lad. Worst rod was a Leslies 1.75 insight. Like a wet weekend in...

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Cleaning the wires. And a wooden plunger for pushing the meat through.

Anyone remember these? 13mm bit big for the match carp boys.

Maggot prices will be going up. Mostly due to fuel and electricity cost. Also cost and difficulty in getting meat is making it hard for farms. A couple have recently closed down, so expect shortages.

Diver Daves repel for me too. Water just beads off, read the instructions a couple of things to be aware of. Top bloke too if you need breathable waders. Dave

Daiwa Tdm 2508. Two spools around £130. Smooth with a good drag.

On my third Stanley 1.9 litre flask. lifetime warranty, they keep replacing them . After around nine years the outside of flask gets warm, so cold coffee. Never quibble about replacement.

Drennan river feeder suits me, won't know what to do if it dies in action! Seem to catch Barbel easier whilst Chub fishing:rolleyes: dave

Very difficult on a forum to protect your brand and who posts on there Shimano, Harrison etc must owe this site thousands in product placement and Shimano still dont make a 5000 size baitrunner! Maybe we should all email bait tech and get them to put a link to this fine site on their web site...

Surely someone paying over the odds at an auction does not make the vendor a "pirate"? I have two, but knowing my luck they wouldn't reach such heights. dave

I like the idea of the folding wychwood its new out I think as no one seems to have stock. still using my Leslie insight net, heavy but sturdy with a deep net for resting fish. trying to cut my kit down a bit so a lighter folder would be handy. I carry way too much kit:o dave

Had a Suveran 3000, nice reel but the spool was a bit too narrow for my liking. Best drag ever but expensive. secondhand you get your money back and a bit now! I like my Daiwa 4000z baitrunners. Nice wide spool, quick fold handle and good price. If you dont want a baitrunner the new Aero...

Have you got massive hands? going by your fingers i'd say two and a quarter and a bit!:) Beautiful fish aren't they, well done. Dave

Hard to buy 10 hooks for that! I prefer machine tied flies my self;) dave