Recent content by Luke Farren

If you get an Acolyte Specimen rod, make sure you buy new in case it does snap - mine did, just above the handle and fortunately Tackle Addicts in Tamworth managed to get me a new rod ( the tip section went at the same time due to the compression). I really like the 15ft, I have the 17ft as well...

The interviews are worth the subscription alone and Laurence Hanger's film making is top notch. MB does a really good job of asking most of the questions I'd want to ask, it really is a great achievement I think.

There are more skilled anglers than I who will be able to use a 13ft rod more successfully than I can, that's for sure and there's no doubting that for manouverability a shorter rod is easier to use. I'm of the opinion though that with float rods, a good big 'un is better than a good little 'un...

I agree Rich, 15ft is the new 13ft!

This is not a very sexy sounding choice Simon, so I do apologise. I happened to acquire a haul of rods including 3 x pairs of Daiwa Basias and 3 x pairs of Powermesh', with the intention of selling most of them on. I have to say though, I really like the 1.5lb tc Powermesh which was the later...

2 x Basia Barbel 1.75lb - Used on 4 short sessions pair - £425 **SOLD 2 x Basia barbel 2.25lb - Used on 2 short sessions pair - £450. **SOLD 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.25lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 SOLD 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.50lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 SOLD 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip...

2 x Basia Barbel 1.75lb - Used on 4 short sessions pair - £425 **SOLD 2 x Basia barbel 2.25lb - Used on 2 short sessions pair - £450 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.25lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.50lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.75lb - Sparingly...

I hope it works out Alec, I decided to go for it and made the long trip on Sunday when I didn't have much to do. I've enjoyed having a play with them and having them around!

Hiya chaps, I've recovered the 'Folkestone haul' from Mike on Ebay and I'm offering the following for sale: 2 x Basia Barbel 1.75lb - Used on 4 short sessions pair - £425 2 x Basia barbel 2.25lb - Used on 2 short sessions pair - £450 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.25lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 2...

Hiya chaps, I've recovered the 'Folkestone haul' from Mike and I'm offering the following for sale: 2 x Basia Barbel 1.75lb - Used on 4 short sessions pair - £425 2 x Basia barbel 2.25lb - Used on 2 short sessions pair - £450 2 x Powermesh Twin Tip 1.25lb - Sparingly used pair - £220 2...

I have the Drennan Acolyte Specimen in 15 ft and the Tricast John Allerton among others. The Acolyte Specimen's have had issues with snapping but other than that they're fantastic rods! I had one snap just about 8'' above the handle and I've heard of 4 others going on forums. I have a...

I had a waggle of the 17ft Accy Specimen the other day and I was impressed. Only the extra leverage in comparison to the 15ft version makes it feel slightly disappointing, but it's always gonna be so as the 15ft just feels so good. Balance wise they've done really well again, it feels good for a...

God, I love float rods. Here are few thoughts on recent rods I've used, it's nice to be able to contribute as I appreciate this forum and the knowledge that's shared. I've been using an Acolyte Speci 15ft since November last year and although I've loved using it, I'd find it hard to recommend as...

Sent a tenner, many thanks.

I've a Deeper Pro, took it down a local river and wondered what an earth I was doing really.. I reckon trotting a top and bottom float gives me the understanding I need. Maybe not exactly how deep the holes are but enough to know where it deviates which is enough, just seem to be in more direct...