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  1. Jim Gregory

    Hello from France !

    Hi Anthony, great to see someone reaching out from France. I use to fish the meuse frequently a few years ago , and doubles were very rare... You're barbel all look doubles to me.. Keep up the good work 👌
  2. Jim Gregory

    TFGear 15ft tremor float.

    Thanks Neil, ive gone in blind, and won it for 67 on eBay, never been used. Hoping it's similar to the Tremor which was t40 carbon and quality fittings, a really great rod and very light.
  3. Jim Gregory

    TFGear 15ft tremor float.

    Nothing!!
  4. Jim Gregory

    TFGear 15ft tremor float.

    Hi Neil, there is no link??. It was the TFG x plus match carp I was wanting info on....👍
  5. Jim Gregory

    TFGear 15ft x plus match carp

    Hi all , looking for information on this rod, I think it was a Simeon Bond creation, along with the Tremor 15ft float. Any info regarding seat guides blank etc would be very welcome.....
  6. Jim Gregory

    Advice on a different type of water

    Maggots, that would be my choice, I've fished rivers in france and Holland, and on all occasions, maggots out fished any bait we used for barbel, they turned there nose up at both luncheon meat and boilies, but we caught a good share on small pellets, single 8mm and banded 6mm ... At the end of...
  7. Jim Gregory

    Korda compac rod sleeves

    I'll take a couple please Rob. There excellent for 15ft float rods.. Pm incoming...
  8. Jim Gregory

    Hi from a new member

    Evening Micheal, Welcome and good luck in your new venture.
  9. Jim Gregory

    Bib & Brace / Salopette Recommendations

    I think most of us will have tried many different brands over the years.. My first pair were from the little woods or Walmart catalogue, and if I remember correctly we're Ron Thompson, quilted version, after about 10 outings, it looked like id been savaged by a wolf!.. God they were awful...
  10. Jim Gregory

    Harrisons GTI 15ft mk2 SU.

    We're going to weigh the guides to try and gain 4gms. 4mm is an option still👍
  11. Jim Gregory

    Harrisons GTI 15ft mk2 SU.

    I'm going to play it by ear when Graham gets the tip back, I'm thinking 6mm then reducing every guide on the section, if the difference is half a gramme, per guide, and maybe a gramme on the tip, it should save maybe 4gmms.
  12. Jim Gregory

    Harrisons GTI 15ft mk2 SU.

    Thanks Richard, after a few more outings, I think I'm going to go for a 6mm tip and reduce the guide size, down too the last guide on the tip section. It's only slightly nose heavy, but if mending the line more often, it becomes more obvious... I'll keep you posted....👍
  13. Jim Gregory

    Harrisons GTI 15ft mk2 SU.

    Daiwa expedition 👌
  14. Jim Gregory

    What is it with match anglers and fish care … 😡

    You're right Terry, after watching the video again, he should have rested the fish , and obviously has no net big enough to do so.!.
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