Recent content by Julian Marshall

Is a Chinese copy available?

Sad to hear. Was a great bloke with no pretensions & did a lot of helpful writing on his favourite species. Pleased to have a couple of his rods I still use a lot.

I do know Topcliffe - think enough lead has been lost down there to roof a church!

Just remembered this article from a few years ago - https://barbel.co.uk/forum/threads/fishing-weirpools-for-barbel-by-graham-marsden.5653/

If you can get tight up to the apron of the weir it's surprising how little weight will hold & allow the bait to drop into the hole. I think the flow would whisk away your maggots so a big lump of paste or double lobworm might be a better bet & you'r not losing £££ of feeders either.

Seems the beachcasters are routinely out on the Yorkshire equivalent of the Teme - the Nidd. Perhaps there is no other way these days for a lot of anglers. Just counted & I last fished the Teme in 1976! Powick weir was lovely then.

First cast into overhanging branches... Small chub 2nd cast but that was it. However it was the most beautiful morning & driving there was fun as I was headed straight for a yellow moon. Loads of wildlife as it warmed up. Heron upset by me pinching his spot & damselflies everywhere.

Hello Michael - have sent you a message just now. Cheers, Julian

Being a bit old fashioned I'm looking for one of these having been rather confused by the plethora of current spinning reels which all seem to come from the same factory in China! Not bothered by a faded spool or a few marks as long as it functions well. If you have something suitable please...

I have bought some very decent polarised sunglasses from Aliexpress with no problems. I'm tempted by some of the lures available but haven't bought any. Having looked at a possible purchase of a Penn reel I've had an email offering it for about £20 less than original price. (They seem to be...

I still use mine a lot & it's quite a favourite after many years!

Hello Wayne - it's always a bit of a risk buying stuff so really pleased you are happy with it. I didn't put any grease on the ratchet so that might need doing if that's what you prefer. To be honest it's probably not even 'run in' as it was used for a handful of sessions on a little tench pond...

Hello Wayne - thnaks very much - it's yours & I'll send a message with details for you. Cheers, Julian

I've had this for several years but it's only had a handful of outings. In excellent condition, one little chip in the finish on the foot. Photos show condition of finish. Spins very well with no wobble. Would make a nice trotting reel for grayling, roach, chub or of course a barbel or two. I...

Ure at Ripon - shot up overnight.