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  1. Kevin Brown

    Custom Angling Solutions

    I use the ESP butt grips , get the largest one , it holds the cork handle nice n tight https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/esp-mini-butt-grip?queryID=ef55030210ecd028a7d8e8ccf1766db8&objectID=50011&indexName=live_ad_uk_products
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    Custom Angling Solutions

    I have the Custom ones, love em , better than any Korum shi#e
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    Pellets

    I’ve just bought a 25kilo sack of Aller Aqua Best 4.5 mm And free postage https://bulkfishpellets.co.uk/collections/aller-aqua-best/products/best-4-5mm-25kg?variant=14592281116727
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    Govt thwarted in landmark ruling for our rivers

    It was on Look North last night , a step in the right direction 🤞
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    Spam end of season

    Try both , it can change from day to day , depending on what they fancy .
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    What are you favourites hooks?

    Bank Tackle for me in a size 10 , never let me down https://www.banktackle.co.uk/classic-wide-gape-hooks-3074-p.asp
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    Interesting bait vid

    I was referring to the guy at Asylum baits who said in his last video (posted on here ) that Brocacel doesn’t work with fish meals, I suspect JB was referring to that comment . Yes JB was probably hinting at better yeast products out there . Plenty of ready made base mix’s have brocacel and...
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    Interesting bait vid

    Yet another bait maker says Brocacel doesn’t work with fish meals
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    Harrison Advanced Rods

    Where did I say anything is wrong with a factory build ? JC you’re like a pack of wolves ! You’ve just quoted what I said and read something else !
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    Harrison Advanced Rods

    Personally I don’t like the blingy stickers and they usually have too many rings , not sure why you’d buy a used custom build that didn’t suit your requirements ?
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    Daiwa QD Reels

    Must admit these QDs got the better of my curiosity after reading this thread many times 😣 always used baitrunners , I panic when it comes to a 3 foot twitch and always cup the spool anyway , then turn the handle to disengage the baitrunner , so I’m pretty sure I’ll get the hang of a QD . And I...
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    Harrison Advanced Rods

    That looks like a factory build , which may not suit your requirements? A custom built Harrison blank built to your specifications is as good as it gets , but also it comes at a price .
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    Daiwa QD Reels

    Ah OK thanks Rich , I worded it wrongly , your description is how I thought it worked , sounds like it may take some practice to get used to it .
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    Daiwa QD Reels

    Quick question on the QDs When locked up after hooking a fish , how is the drag set for playing a fish ? Or do you just back it off slightly.
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    Drennan Specialist landing net handle EUREKA moment

    I have both , need arms like Popeye to use the Gardner one ! The Drennan is much easier to use and I’ve never had a problem with mine apart from losing the end cap ( user error)
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