Recent content by Michael Brough

Harrison Avon 1.6 with a SS1600. My first Harrison’s rod and still my go to.

Another vote for the Harrison 1:6 Avon. However I have only rolled meat with a fixed spool reel.

Thanks guy for your suggestion which I will follow up. Show yet again the the knowledge amongst the forum members. It's appreciated.

Thanks Robert great information, will follow up you suggestions.

Thanks guy for the suggestions, will follow up the Guru and Dinsmore options. Mark the carp boys are using stainless steel distance casting weights which are used in sea fishing I think. Will try the plasticine option. Richard the adapted Korum combi feeder would be a perfect solution. I will...

Hi guys, I have recently joined a club which has a stillwater with a lead free rule. Not just lead shot but leads and feeders. I have sourced some open ended cage feeders made by Jaxon but no success finding any others. Does anyone know of any other manufacturers producing lead free feeders. Thanks

Harrison Avon 1.6 Harrison Interceptor 1.75 Harrison GTI SU

Thanks Richard for your reply. I do appreciate your many posts for your knowledge and clarity and this reply is no exception. I will feel more comfortable now running a line a little heavier than the rod stated rating. Cheers

Whilst we’re discussing rods and line rating you may be able to enlighten me . If my rod is rated up to 6lb and I put Maxima of this rating though it, some say with lower diameter hi tech lights you can put higher BS line of the same diameter, then some say they put even lower diameter braid of...

Should have added Mark also states that 90% of his fishing on both still and running water is do with the 13ft6in rod

Alan there is no line rating stated but Mark in one of his videos says he used Daiwa Hyper Sensor in 10lb.

Totally agree Mike. I have read numerous books on angling techniques over the years but always return to John Wilson’s Manual and his species specific books. As I read them I can hear his voice in my head. Excellent description by the way Mark.

Len Arbery in his 1996 book In Pursuit of Big Tench recommends the the Drennan Specialist and the Legermaster as ideal rods for tench especially if swing tip fishing. Picked up two Legermasters on the strength of this recommendation.

Gale are you thinking of the Legermaster 1.25 TC 11ft 3in? A three piece rod with a detachable butt, sliding reel rings and threaded top eye for detachable quivers and swing tips. Have two, good rod , they have a nice soft action. I should use them more.

Sorry Alan but I have a regularly volunteering commitment on Saturday mornings. Will the future dates be put on The YorkDAA forum?