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Ian Woods's latest activity
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Wallis casting is probably the worst thing for them guides Ian. When you pull down for a 30 yarder you don’t half put some friction on... -
Ian Woods replied to the thread Line Longevity.I tried using various braids numerous times many years ago, power pro was my preferred braid. I dislike braid for trotting a float, it...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread New Normark Rods.Fingers crossed for you the guides on your preston rod are better than the ones on my scope rod and they stand up to your requirements 👍.
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You’re right mate I do need to give it a better test before being completely satisfied. It won’t be used on the nene ever. I don’t...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread Line Longevity.I remove my line after every session when using my centrepin reel. I usually spool up about a hundred yards of line on a reel for a...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread New Normark Rods.Rich, I hope the guides stand up for you when you get back on the bank and start catching some of the larger fish that you usually do...
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In my head I wonder why 12 - 14, then I could be wrong.... 12 for commercial fishing and 14 for big waggllers, sliders and bagging at...
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The power version of conny is a really powerful and well balanced rod, I tried it in the shop another day and very impressed. I also...
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Yeah, it’s the same weight as the 15ft daiwa, and less powerful I assume? I believe this is due to the extension. My experience is that...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread New Normark Rods.No doubt you'll get round to putting a bend in both of them shortly Graham 🙂.
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I've got a 14ft Conny XP and a 14ft original Avenger. Not used either yet sorry to say.
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There are barbel in the Dee, just so few and far between that seriously targeting them isn't a realistic proposition unless you have an...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread New Normark Rods.I think the power version of the daiwa conny 14ft model is 205 grames. I've no idea how powerful the Avenger 14ft rod is, but it...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread New Normark Rods.At 14ft the avenger is as heavy as my 15ft daiwa rod which I thought was a bit on the heavy side as far as modern rods go. I'm...
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Ian Woods replied to the thread Tench 2025.Well in Graham! They both look like good sized fish, but the bottom one looks to be quite a heavy one.
