Recent content by Matt Smith

Dai Gribble’s book has plenty of tench chapters in it, as do Tony Miles and Chris Turnbull books (in case you haven’t got them)

I think somebody told me that Dave Lumb’s Standard Specialist Harrisons are the same blank as the Ballistas? I have two of the 204s, the unground wrap of the carbon is very retro but I really like it

I take it you’re not interested, then?! 😆

I know the chap selling this and he is a 100% genuine fella

Hi Brian, nope, I’m still looking - perhaps we can sort something out

Drennan compact Power Float anybody? Or experience of them? I imagine they are a bit, err, powerful?? Other 13’ two piece float rods that cope ok with 4-6lb line recommendations?

Thanks Neil. I’d spotted that these had been introduced probably as the Series 7 replacement. Does the retractable telescopic butt work ok? I’ve got an Acolyte Compact and the screw off section of the handle is perfect…which is what the Series 7 had.

There are a couple on eBay but collection only. If anybody has one that isn’t being used and is willing to part with it (and post it), I might be interested. Thanks

Mike, Shop dependent. Holme on Spalding Moor said no, Goole said £30-odd and Market Weighton were £12 (or thereabouts) no measuring but weighed the tube. Sent rods twice in the last few months 👍

Try the post office first. The three I’ve tried said that they can’t post them or it will cost £30-odd or, thankfully my local, £12!

Pair of Greys Prodigy GT3 12’ 3.25LB. Good condition. £100. Can post at cost or collect from near York. Selling for a friend.

Top top reel. The SS2600 doesn’t compare

Specialist 30L hardly used and in very good condition. £35 Near Pocklington but I can post it.

Selling for a friend. 3 x Wychwood Solace 10 ACS. Smooth and solid baitrunners in very good condition. Complete with spare spools, additional double handles and drawstring bags. £100 (+£10 postage). SOLD - 3 x original 12’ Greys Prodigy 2 1/2lb. Very good condition with bags. £60 collected...

If you haven’t already decided, there’s a bloke selling a Daiwa SS II 3500C on Marketplace, they are bloody great. Prefer it to the Suveran and the clutch is as good as my recently serviced 3500Bs. I wouldn’t go near a 2600