Recent content by Neil Smart

I have never cast overhead, for the reasons probably unfounded I consider upon entry it's a better tidier cast. But this is just down to the fact am an old bugger anyways. Mind you I do set up a rod and lead in the field behind me and just have a bit of fun occasionally, beach caster style...

They do apparently, but the only time I used it I was playing a barbel and the clutch locked up solid, having no back wind I was stuffed and subsequently lost the fish. The problem was a nylon bush that dislodged from spool pin and wrapped around the pin rendering it stuck. I managed to get...

Great stuff Alan, 'tis why BFW is the best.

It's a special stretch and so sad it has come to this.

Yes I bought one. used it once not a fan.

Stop it..

They are pretty rare, but love your thinking. I bought last Spring when they were virtually giving away Shakespeare gear, great if you were lucky to have them survive the couriers. I had two rods that did a Superteam 11 ft feeder, and a beautiful little 10ft light quiver with 3 tips 3/4 1.0 and...

Brewery Inn Coalport is one that springs to mind, well maintained and every chance of a fish or two. They have a facebook page and you can check out Rob ( I think it is) visit in a youtube clip.

Hi Mark, glad you managed to scratch that itch 😃 You say there were TWO rods. Can you pm me details as to the shop please? Oh! if you can check out the Dave Mason,Andy Sliwa is the builder10.6 IM6 blank rare but a lovely rod for the type of fishing we do. Reckon you will love it.

You will get a huge variety of responses and recommendations because we all think we are shrewd buyers. So to cut through all the 'carp', Drennan twist lock handle. Drennan specialist net .

With Terry on this. travel light otherwise it becomes more about luggage than fishing. Normally just one rod mat bucket net and pole and maybe a chair or stool.

Apart from probably costing way too much I assume for what is just a rod rest, they look pants imo Korum mostly Neil, the swivel heads are the best imo for stability when rod tips are up.

Apart from probably costing way too much I assume for what is just a rod rest, they look pants imo

LOVELY :rolleyes:

Lovey smooth reels.