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  1. Graham Elliott

    Which braided mainline for rolling meat?

    I've used 20lb PP as a hooklink and then PP Super Slik 8 since it became available. No damage caused to fish on about 3000 examples. However the Spiderwire of years ago did not have a smooth or soft exterior feel and I would not have used that.
  2. Graham Elliott

    Hardy Marksman 14ft Specialist Rod

    In really excellent condition with original Hardy Codura tube. Collection Ross on Wye area. Not the original Hardy rod bag. £275.
  3. Graham Elliott

    Spare Spool

    Pm me with address Stephen. Put a small amount into BFW running costs. I'll get it sent next week
  4. Graham Elliott

    River Great Ouse

    Where are you based Julian?
  5. Graham Elliott

    Spare Spool

    I have a spool for a 5000gte. No idea if its same. Looking on ebay at spools on both versions for sale it looks the same
  6. Graham Elliott

    Floats

    Hope you get better soon. I'm interested in how it progresses as well. Cheers
  7. Graham Elliott

    Hardy 13ft XT float rod. Read details

    A 13ft rod that has lost 9 inches of the tip and had a new eye fitted. It's now 12ft 3inches of a as new Hardy that would be perfect for trotting smaller rivers or as a feeder rod ideal for chub. Roach etc. Has the rod bag. £95. Collection Nr Ross on Wye.
  8. Graham Elliott

    Torrix 1.75 tc .. 11 foot / 12 foot question.

    I agree with Cliff
  9. Graham Elliott

    Prescription Polarised Glasses - Reglaze - Maui Jim

    Have a word with Chris Cheshire. Sorted out prescription Polaroid auto dim vari focus glasses for me. Very happy.
  10. Graham Elliott

    which loop knot ?

    I use a tucked blood knot onto a swivel that I have gone through twice ( braid hooklink) before tying. I use the same knot to attach the mono mainline above. I rarely feel the need to change the hooklink. If so it means just cutting above the mainline link swivel and attaching a new one with...
  11. Graham Elliott

    "Biggest ever environmental law suit"

    I said the same at a local Club AGM five years ago. As I had been fishing 2 to 3 times a week for about 10 years I felt I had a pretty good overview. Quite a few suggested I was talking rubbish. I suspect they may feel a bit different now
  12. Graham Elliott

    Running Lead Clips

    Interesting. Never had the heavy ones break unless they should do.
  13. Graham Elliott

    Running Lead Clips

    Get the enterprise ones in BFW shop.
  14. Graham Elliott

    Chasing chub....

    Yes, I've had the red maggot only days. Also the roach wanting 6 white maggots on a 14 hook over all
  15. Graham Elliott

    Chasing chub....

    Sounds fun. I think I would try tares over hemp although the chub love them
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