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  1. Michael Humberstone

    Daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000C

    Ah well, now there's a quandary for me as you say an attractive looking reel selling at one time for around £129.99 but now on offer. As for the Shimano range I will check it out looking for something around the 5000 to 6000 range I can also possibly use for dead bait pike fishing. Thanks for...
  2. Michael Humberstone

    Barbel Fishing Local to me - Norwich

    Sadly the upper reaches of the Great Ouse above Bedford have suffered badly especially from predation issues. Another example the River Ivel in Bedfordshire suffering from ever increasing water extraction. And again as has been mentioned the dramatic rise in population and the demands that puts...
  3. Michael Humberstone

    Insight GR60X Line or ESP Syncro XT Loaded.

    Thanks your comment on the gr60x . I took myself off to a tackle dealers asked about the gr60x to which he gave a similar response to yours so I have taken the plunge and gone for the esp synchro green label. As has been mentioned "line is so personal" time will tell as to how I get on. Thanks...
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    Daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000C

    Ebay?.
  5. Michael Humberstone

    Daiwa 20 GS BR LT 5000C

    I have recently seen that reel on offer 5000-c size it does seem to fit what I am looking for a nice deep spool . I have noted the discussion dates, can any one give me an update after some years as to how they feel about them now?.
  6. Michael Humberstone

    Insight GR60X Line or ESP Syncro XT Loaded.

    Thanks for the comments.
  7. Michael Humberstone

    Insight GR60X Line or ESP Syncro XT Loaded.

    Has any one used these lines if so What is your opinion please.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 .
  10. Michael Humberstone

    Mitten Crabs.

    Thanks for your response
  11. Michael Humberstone

    New Normark Rods

    I am aware that Normark Do import from China.
  12. 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.
  13. 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?.
  14. Michael Humberstone

    The Tidal Trent,

    Thanks for the response, its called Manor House Holiday Park a Caravan.
  15. 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...
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