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  1. Jim Gregory

    Feeder fishing a deep weir?

    Hi Steve, although I've not seen said weir, I would approach it with 6oz open end feeders with most of the holes taped up and the bottom end also...and then plug the top with a really sticky mix. You then have 2 attractions . And can switch through baits , I e. Maggot, pellet, boilie. Etc Good...
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    New Normark Rods

    Sounds too me like you'll be in your local tackle shop purchasing one tomorrow Mike 🤔😂🤣
  3. Jim Gregory

    Leeda Blue diamond 13ft specimen float.

    One for sale on eBay now , looks in excellent condition. Great for chub and grayling.
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    River Trent shutting

    All N.P.S waters closed 🔒
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    Heat!

    I'm not sure, but the dissolved oxygen level, according to our fishery officer. Is lower during darkness than in the daylight, lowering as the light fades. so if you think you're doing the fish a favor by fishing later till dusk. Your actually not....
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    Accommodation

    Hi Michael, you can purchase a yearly permit for Nottingham Piscatorial Society for East Stoke, they cost 75 quid, but you would have to check availability online as they are limited. Jim
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    Daiwa spectron 17-20ft m2 float rod

    I've heard they should normally sell for 18.99🤔🤣🤣🤣🤣
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    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    Hi a family friend bought these 2 from eBay then had them sent directly from oz. I've got 2 more arriving imminently. But posted on from a colleague at the tackle shop. I'm expecting import duty on these tho
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    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    They'll get polished naturally from playing barbell!!. 🤣
  10. Jim Gregory

    Braid choice for hooklinks

    Have you tried the seaguar grand max, better abrasion resistance and thinner for its breaking strain. I used soft plus for years for match barbel fishing, but then tried the grand max and found it even better..
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    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    Hi , I received my 4 Shimano Thunnus CI4 6000 reels today from down under, and an added bonus was no import duty! Still struggling to upload pics. I thought I'd show them off with the gomexus power knobs. I'll try again 😀
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    Re-corking a WH Norris split cane rod

    If it's your main target this season, too catch a chub or barbel on this rod, I would give it a go Gavin. You won't find out what it's like untill you try 👍
  13. Jim Gregory

    Re-corking a WH Norris split cane rod

    If you can source some graphite bands, the do grip the foot a little better than aluminum.
  14. Jim Gregory

    Natural baits

    Excellent on the float for bertie!
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