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  1. Kevin Stephenson

    FUTURE FISHING big update

    It was the constant flooding on the rivers that did for them they hardly saw an angler from 1 day to the next.
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    Hi s big water , chimera 3 or4

    Hi Ray had the big water hi s 13ft 2.75 since they first came out they are a joy to play fish on I don't even worry what weights. I spomb out with it if traveling light and handles 8oz feeders without any concern I must admit I don't have leads over 8oz but handles them just fine.
  3. Kevin Stephenson

    Help needed.

    The email address I have for Pete Reading has just bounced back has anyone here got any contact details they could let me have please. TIA Kevin
  4. Kevin Stephenson

    Vehicle of choice

    I have an xtrail t31 turbo diesel not the new model go anywhere on the banks however muddy. Got some proper tyres on it though. And average of 36mpg good on fuel too.
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    Reels for trotting

    Hi Rob I use a shimano aero 4000 fa for trotting they are well engineered although no longer available new in this country there are still a few round on ebay. They have a wide spool and 6.1 retrieve. Aimed at the feeder anglers they make an excellent trotting reel so good I have 4 of them...
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    Line for the float

    Hi Jim not sure how you got on but I always use braid for float fishing for barbel it floats and is thin for its strength when compared to mono and no stretch great for hitting bites on a long trot. Several hundred float caught barbel later I can say it works a treat. Don't be tempted to fish to...
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    Paste

    Lee add a small quantity of glycerine it's super sticky ideal for paste thank me later 😁
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    Has anyone found a cheap Chinese Bopper ?

    Think I paid 13 for mine plus postage.
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    Roger Hurst Rods

    No I have 3 original 15ft power float rods. 2 of them have the off the shelf handles they are too thin in the corks the handles are about 2 inches too long and I have had better reel seats but fitted upside down. All this puts the reel nearer the butt and gives a better balance. The new version...
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    Roger Hurst Rods

    It's best to phone him on the landline Mon to Thurs during the morning. The number on his website its his workshop so he's usually round.
  11. Kevin Stephenson

    Roger Hurst Rods

    I spoke to Roger today and going to collect my 2 float rods on Tuesday. If you need me to put a word in for you Julian I will.
  12. Kevin Stephenson

    Roger Hurst Rods

    Hi Julian I spoke to him last week. I may be seeing him this coming week as he is doing some work on my float rods. Best to phone him in the mornings Monday to Wednesday apparently he gets in from around 7am.
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    Landing nets

    Another vote for these I have both 32 and 36 aluminium spreader and fibreglass arms very strong.
  14. Kevin Stephenson

    Spoppers

    Paul Fisk is now producing them to Chris's original conversation.
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