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    Shimano Line reducers

    Yeah ive never been a fan of winding onto one to go onto another, That just gives me line twist nightmares 🤣 I was just trying to save on backing them all for once as I have the reducers and have never used them. But the chart says I need 20 metres of backing on the 4500 reducer so that'll do...
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    Shimano Line reducers

    https://www.omnicalculator.com/sports/fishing-reel-line-capacity And this line calculator that might be useful
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    Shimano Line reducers

    Just found this, That'll do me. Thanks though Jim
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    Shimano Line reducers

    Hi everyone, Wondering if someone can help on here as anyone to do with Shimano has zero idea or passes it on to someone else. I have the 5500 mini big pits, I have 200m spools of 0.35mm fluorocarbon I want to load on these, What line reducer do I need for this to go straight on with no backing...
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    Bait pouch

    I use mine as the tackle and bait bag, mat and weigh sling hangs off it
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    Bait pouch

    Drennan eva, it's superb, Definitely my most used and prized bit of kit. I use it to death.
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    Back rod rests

    I use medium but they have chipped the cork a bit so maybe try large.
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    So I’ve got a little range of bolo floats.

    I'll take some please Richard, 10s and 6s Look great
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    Back rod rests

    ESP for me have been spot on, if you want to use your own then you could use a butt bungee like the Sonik version, they're great, especially for some of the savage takes on say the Trent
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    Float fishing Collingham

    Thanks Jon Top man thank you
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    Float fishing Collingham

    Hi guys, I have a Trent trip booked in with my mate coming up as somewhere different for a day, somewhere from the weir at Collingham down. Does anyone float fish it for the Barbel? On a visit for a first look it was all 2 rods on alarms pointing to the sky 💤💤 if this is the way then so be it...
  12. Lee Hadaway

    Highly waterproof jacket recommendations

    Just taken stock of the Fox Aquos Tri Layer, what a bit if kit!! Bagged for £65 off ebay, item number 175880889684 try code OFFER8 for discount
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    Boot grips

    I found these, but not sure
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    Boot grips

    Hi guys, i got hold of some chest waders off ebay, turns out they're felt soled, my question, is there such a thing as a slip on cleated sole so i can turn them into more of a walking set of waders? I don't drive so i walk to most of my fishing, i have spike grips anyway but i don't really want...
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    Wellies

    I have Jack Pyke Ashcombe Neoprene wellies, absolutely bob on. I used to sell lots of Muck boots and we used to return many pairs, split and leaking
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