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Recent content by Jim Gregory

  1. Jim Gregory

    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
  3. Jim Gregory

    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    They'll get polished naturally from playing barbell!!. 🤣
  4. 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 😀
  6. Jim Gregory

    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 👍
  7. 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.
  8. Jim Gregory

    Natural baits

    Excellent on the float for bertie!
  9. Jim Gregory

    Re-corking a WH Norris split cane rod

    Nice rod Gavin, are you sure about a reel seat, I think I would put bands back on. Just a thought...
  10. Jim Gregory

    Couriers

    Is that with , or without insurance Peter?
  11. Jim Gregory

    Couriers

    Are all these prices , without insurance also !???
  12. Jim Gregory

    Mishap

    Try a rolled up sock in your instep, it's a bit fiddly getting your sock on, but errindoors. should help. It made a huge difference for me regarding walking 👍
  13. Jim Gregory

    Shimano Baitrunner 6000: XTR-RA, XT-RA, XTEA or GTE-C?

    I think I would lean towards an OC ,D or Thunnus baitrunner, in the 6000 size... or depending on your distances regarding lake work, even the 5500 medium baitrunner. But for me, up to 2lb test a 4000 would be perfect for the river. But not for distance work on lakes, so a bit of a conundrum...
  14. Jim Gregory

    Shimano Baitrunner 6000: XTR-RA, XT-RA, XTEA or GTE-C?

    What are you using it for Gavin , and what size/weight rod.?
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