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Hi Joe - having the same idea as you I bought a Chapmans 500 Deluxe which I believe is about the same as a mk4 Avon, not used it the river yet but it handled small carp and a zander with no problem, worked nicely with an old Trudex I have. Shouldn't be to expensive if you can find one, mine came...

1. Falling in Again 2. Elite Barbel 3. Passion for Angling 4. Barbel Perfect Days 5. The Deepening Pool

Hi - just curious has anyone ever tried sweet flavour baits for barbel?

I use 4000 shimano's with no problems, although the handles on my rods are short

Hi Rob I use a Drennan quiver with the specialist rod sleeves, well made and light - some might be more rigid but they work for me, the short sleeve is OK for a 3 piece or a float rod but you would need the long sleeve for anything else. Hope this helps - not seen the Aqua one but their stuff...

Doe anyone change to low oil pellets - or do you just stick with what you use in the summer?

Hi - just after peoples opinion as to the effectiveness of pellets in cold weather - most of the carp fisherman seem to stop using them, might be wrong but I think I read they don't break down as quick - could they cause harm? I know that I stop feed my koi in low temps.

B****r it was cold on the Upper Lee and Wednesday! A bit narrower that the last 2 pics though.

Hi Martin - never did get the opportunity to get issue 12, do you have any left? Good luck going forward.

Following from the post above, I have 2 Fastnets in my garage in bits - Redport are supposed to the spares but I can get any joy from them. Would love to get them back to being useable as one was my late dads.

Thanks Brian that worked a treat - saved me a bit - I owe you one.

Anybody got any suggestions as to the best replacement - weight is an important factor as I do a lot of walking about.

Hi thanks for the replies, the problem is it won't lock so I can just extend it at will!

Hi - strange post, the twist lock on my landing net handle has stopped working, it doesn't seem to come apart. Has anyone had the same problem and is there a solution other than another expensive handle! Thanks.