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Recent content by Michael Humberstone

  1. Michael Humberstone

    Mark Tunley specialist multi tip

    I see thanks
  2. Michael Humberstone

    Mark Tunley specialist multi tip

    I am looking at that one the 11.5ft multi tip very interested what reel are you using with it?.
  3. Michael Humberstone

    Rod delivery system

    Parcelforce 48 have very recently increased their prices for large parcel delivery I recently made an enquiry the price I was quoted was up by over £5.00 for a twelve foot rod.
  4. Michael Humberstone

    Float rod comparison Free Spirit vs Drennan

    The number of different opinions coming out here makes for me interesting reading.
  5. Michael Humberstone

    Original Fox Rods, What was in the range?

    I have in storage the 12ft Specialist 1lb. t/c, also comes with the fox 2oz glass tip/top section RD3538 in the original green cloth bag. The Duo lite Avon 12ft (green cross weave) rod now looking for the bag for that!. And lastly in storage a fox Specialist float rod 3-5lb line rating...
  6. Michael Humberstone

    Leslie's of Luton insight blanks

    Good reels
  7. Michael Humberstone

    History of the older Drennan Avon rods

    To clarify , Drennan 1.5lb super specialist Grey/Orange writing on butt section that although this rod came with only one tip section it has a quiver tip eye fitted to that section which is the screw in type. I used the rod without using any quiver tips. It also stated that it could be used...
  8. Michael Humberstone

    Barbless hooks?

    A couple of fisheries I use now ban barbless due to cuts apparently so I stick to micro barb and never had an issue .
  9. Michael Humberstone

    The River Arrow.

    Thanks Gents very pleased with the responses.
  10. Michael Humberstone

    The River Arrow.

    Has anyone information on the river Arrow around Alcester I am visiting the area in early September this year and have the opportunity to do a couple of days fishing I understand that its mainly chub but the occasional barbel does come along. I have done some investigating but any help would be...
  11. Michael Humberstone

    History of the older Drennan Avon rods

    I have the 12ft 1.5lb super specialist it was purchased new around 2012-14 it did not come with quivers but you could order them for this rod . As a youngster I was used to Avon rods being classed as 1.25lb my father had the 10ft split cane hand built by Olivers of Knebworth. Plus the famous...
  12. Michael Humberstone

    Does this rod exist?

    Your spot on the Greys Bewick you mention 13/15 foot do not come up for sale often but well worth investigating a quality rod.
  13. Michael Humberstone

    Does this rod exist?

    I still have one really pleased with it over the years a lovely rod sadly now discontinued.
  14. Michael Humberstone

    JW Young River Specialist centrepin

    Yes I have used it on the Wensum in Norfolk just trotting for chub it has performed exactly as I expected......pleased.
  15. Michael Humberstone

    Bridgnorth , River Severn.

    Thanks for your replies Gents.
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