Recent content by Gene Brownless

Hi i use the diawa whisker 25qd on my lighter rods and they are an excellent bit of kit, and i use the shimano 5500 c14i for my heavier rods still great reels but i prefer the diawas

im using shimano4000 xt fa now but looking at the 5500 xtd's but like yourself i was dubious about the front baitrunner and the actual size and weight of them, ive got 2lb torrix rods and didnt know if they would be too big. whats your thoughts on this.. what rods are you using them on. cheers

Hi Guys, Im a big fan of IQ2, never had any problems with it at all. A bit on the chunky side at 0.35 for 12lb but to be honest ive caught more barbel on it than the braid i use, however most of my fishing is into dusk, tho i have caught during the day on it. My mate who is obsessed with...

Hi steve I broke my butt section on the same rod. I rang them they were extremely helpful. Had the new section about four days later for less than £40. so my advice to give customer services a call,

Hi lads, Ive been fishing on the tees again this season, been half a dozen times, quite a few chub but no barbel at all, anyone else struggling this year.:confused:?? Ive heard the river has been polluted this week as well, quite a few trout have been found on the banks.

broken rod My new rod got delivered today a week late and snapped clean in half, the tip and the butt section.... furious, Myhermes the delivery guys most have driven with it hanging out the back door! not totally their fault, the pillock who sold me the rod obviously thought by wrapping the...

korum luggage Ive got korum rucksack and ruckbag, rucksack doesnt have chair clips like the ruckbag, i just use a couple of straps for chair! both bags are strong waterproof and seem durable, rucksack three seasons not rips or tears or any stitching issues. I tried em! i like em! and thats...

suitable reels Ive played around with a few reels now, from diawa regal z (dont like em! the drag is either on or off, no middle ground with em!) to shimano 5000 xtea's ( fantastic reel but a little bit on the big and heavy side for my rods.) and now im using 5000 gte c's. (slightly smaller...

i live in billingham maybe would have been helpful to state that in blog

Morning all, can anyone one tell me a good place to get my shimano 5000s serviced and maybe repaired if necessary, Has anyone done anygood on tees this year, danny and john done ok, ive really struggled and ive seen more otters this year than ever before.