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Recent content by Michael Humberstone

  1. Michael Humberstone

    Which off the shelf float rod? Opinions please :)

    One way to find out is to give him a call and put it to him regarding the type of rod your looking for his rod building reputation is excellent.
  2. Michael Humberstone

    New Drennan Barbel Rods

    I have to agree Johnson Ross are up there with the best when it comes to after sales service in my experience .
  3. Michael Humberstone

    Mitten Crabs.

    Thanks for your response
  4. Michael Humberstone

    New Normark Rods

    I am aware that Normark Do import from China.
  5. Michael Humberstone

    Commercial crayfish trapping.

    I understood they carry a a deadly plague fungus which kills native crayfish they also prey on the native crayfish.
  6. Michael Humberstone

    Mitten Crabs.

    I understand that this invasive pest can be a real problem in parts of the Trent I have dealt with Signal Crayfish but not Mitten Crabs any pointers as to deal with them?.
  7. Michael Humberstone

    The Tidal Trent,

    Thanks for the response, its called Manor House Holiday Park a Caravan.
  8. Michael Humberstone

    The Tidal Trent,

    I would appreciate some advice on the tidal Trent at Church Laneham Nr Retford?. I have an opportunity to fish that stretch at the beginning of October help needed as this is an area new to me. Advice on the river conditions I might encounter etc . What t/c rods to take? and so on, please...
  9. Michael Humberstone

    Rod for grayling

    Cadence ? possibly.
  10. Michael Humberstone

    Mark Tunley specialist multi tip

    Oh did I!..... started at some nice weights then 7lb 12 oz and my best fish of the day at 8lb 10oz really going to target the fishery in 2025 I feel there are bigger to be found.
  11. Michael Humberstone

    Harrison rod information

    I have the Harrison 14ft gti which would suit your fishing for silvers perfectly etc. I find it a delight to use and not heavy! as for the stepped up its certainly more your Big fish rod . Have a look at Mark Tunleys web site float rods for information. Frankly I cannot fault the Harrison but...
  12. Michael Humberstone

    Mark Tunley specialist multi tip

    Well I have just ordered the 11.5ft Mark Tunley Mk1 specialist Multi Tip. looking forward to it arriving then off to the :) Tench Fishery I have targeted.
  13. Michael Humberstone

    Mark Tunley specialist multi tip

    I see thanks
  14. 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?.
  15. 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.
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