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    The new Harrison specialist blank

    Thought they were the only ones released so far for the new Aviator specialist range. I know 2.25 and 2.75tc are to follow according to Mark Tunley.
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    The new Harrison specialist blank

    Good news for buyers of good second hand rods, be a few 12ft 1.75 tc Harrison Rods coming up for sale with the tackle tarts rushing for the new Aviator Rods.
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    River tripod recommendations

    Thanks will have another play and try a Allen key or similar to tighten it up.
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    River tripod recommendations

    I have struggled to lock my buzzer bar rock solid successfully, anyone else having this problem?
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    MPS Defiant Stainless River Pod

    Do you have any pictures of the pod please? As he has done a few river pods now.
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    Advice needed for a fixed spool float fishing reel for trotting.

    if I am not using a Centrepin I enjoy using the old ABU closed face reels like the 501 and 506.
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    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    I use 2 rods about 70% of the time in open swims where I can fish upstream & downstream so worth it for me.
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    Cotswold Pace Compact 10ft 1.75tc

    Years ago I had a set of Harrison Trebuchet carp rods made by Cotswold Rods and no issues, I collected them directly on time. The build quality was and still is absolutely superb. But the comments and feedback about them on Carp Forums is very negative and has been for a while regarding...
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    FFF Fiskey's Fantastic Feeders x 8 NOW SOLD

    Hi if still available I will take them please
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    New rods wanted. C3’s vs basis vs mark tunleys dark carbons any info on these 3 please pros and cons.

    Been using a pair of Dave Lumb Chimera CS12-SU rods as my heavier set up for a couple of years now. Only got them second hand but lovely rods and will be keeping them for good now.
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    Thoughts on Block end feeders.

    Did you order through Facebook, that is the only place I can find them? Thanks
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    New Age Of Barbel Fishing

    You are absolutely right catching a D Stour or H Avon Barbel is now an achievement to be treasured. Although there are high double figure fish in stretches of the H Avon I guess it's the same few fish repeatedly caught. Hope I am wrong about that though.
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    New Age Of Barbel Fishing

    Large parts of the Hampshire Avon are already syndicate waters, especially the better stretches. Although Severals is still a club water and Royalty Fishery day tickets.
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    Trigga Ice

    I used Trigga with extra GLM for carp fishing when it first came out it was a superb bait. Since the new ownership i guessed the ingredients would change for their baits to cut costs.
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    Gardner landing net pole/folding pan net

    Yes he does it as a special with the 36" net if you contact him or he did a few years ago when i got mine.
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