Recent content by Paul Brown

Thanks David. I've been using carbon and fibre glass North Western PK3's for years but thinking about splashing out to replace these "work horse" rods. Modern carp rods just don't look as sturdy as my PK3's but I guess if they will handle 3-4oz leads and PVA bags they should cope with a...

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a pike rod and a carp rod? Once we get to 2.75 / 3lb t.c. rods does it make any difference if the manufacturers chose to label them as pike rods or carp rods? Any views gratefuly received. Cheers Paul

Thanks Darryl. I've had a closer look at the sizes of these bivvies and realised that a one man Chub S-Plus at 2.9m x 2.3m is only a little smaller than the JRC Contact 2 man at 2.8m X 3.05m. The Daiwa 2 man comes in at 2.8m x 2.2m which is actually smaller than the Chub 1 man for just about...

Jeremy / David Thanks for your thoughts, I hadn't seen the Shakey one and it looks quite a good bet. Trakker Armo is obviously a nice bit of kit but for half a dozen or so nights a year a little more than I really want to be paying. Interesting how people either love or hate the TFG Force...

I'm in the market for a new bivvy for some overnight sessions during the summer with my son. I have trawled the technical press and internet sites looking at the options and come down to a choice of three. TFG Force 8 2 man Nash Hooligun 2 JRC Contact 2 Trouble is I can't make my mind up...