Recent content by Martin Osmond

Won't need more than 20lb mate.

I did look Tim but only found one recent thread and it was just digital scales, which to be fair I should have said I have no interest in.

Looking to purchase a new set of scales ad my 60lb RH specimen hunters are just too big, any suggestions? Cheers Martin

Vic Gibson is a master rod builder, I've had rods built by all the main builders over the years and he is right at the very top.

Evening, So I bought myself a J W Young Triton to go on my Acolyte for trotting. Now looking for a couple of cheaper options, one for trotting and one for ledgering but not wanting to spend nearly £500 each on these as they are going to be a bit more abused due to the nature of some of the...

There was a pair at apollo angling the other week @Chris Fogg , not sure if they still have them.

Got to christen my new Acolyte today with this beauty....... 1lb 3oz so not a monster but the biggest roach I have ever caught.

Never understood these rings. Still yet to hear anyone tell me one thing about them that would make me think they aren't a complete waste of time. I personally wouldn't buy a rod without a ceramic insert. If they are not custom made I'd take them back whilst you still can and get some rods...

Just found a brand new one on Facebook for £75, seems a good price?

Thanks Alan, just been looking and there's a reason I still use old shimanos, don't like any of the modern day reels. That ones not bad but don't like any of the others.....

I've only ever used old shimano reels for float fishing as I've always loved them and they are bomb proof however it's tike for a change as the small diameter spools really don't help me. So I've just bought a 14ft Acolyte plus and looking for recommendations on a decent reel to go on it, got...

Thanks mate, appreciate that, looks very well made so I doubt I will bit appreciate the offer. Very impressed with it mate.

Arrived today mate, thank you very much.

Don't worry about that @Robert Linwood , I found your sale post when you sold it. Stunning rod!

OK mate will have a look at them. The AT one is really nice, I just got the impression it might go a bit 'tacky' over time.