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Recent content by Paul Deans

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    2 shimano 6000 oc baitrunners

    Superb reels, an absolute steal lads!!!
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    Pair of i-power Twin Tip Rods

    Great price indeed Bob! Brilliant rods!
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    BUYING a used reel

    Hi Gerry, I would like to echo the advice given in the thread posts. Over the last two years I have bought 4 gts via ebay (6010s). No problems whatsoever, and the decal advice is the giveaway. There are a couple of 510's up at the mo, and as they are not new and sexy...cough :) the prices...
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    Off the shelf Barbel rods

    Looking forward to your "post waggle" test on the Guru rods Jon, very interested to hear your views.
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    Lidl garlic sausage

    Iv'e been using it for chub over the past couple of weeks Derek, they hammer it! It stays on the hook really well, not as pungent as the stinky garlic spam! I also look forward to whacking a lump out for the barbel next season.
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    Wanted 11ft 2lb torrix

    In support of Rob's post... Chas Burns is a superb rod builder, and a true gent!!!
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    If you....

    Same as you Mark! I power twin tip.
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    Hook length Braid sinking

    Drennan Sink Braid on short hook links. Gardner Ultra Green Skin coated for longer links or long chucks.
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    Hacking

    Hi Rich, These are far from cheap, but made for the job, I have had mine three years, its superb and designed for lower clearing of nettles and balsam. Fiskars XA3 on ebay for around £35. Super light and balanced. Hardly any extra weight to pop in the rod bag. Machetes are also I read going...
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    What are your targets for the new season?

    Try to improve my angling on all and every level. To try and evolve a little on bait and application, use my NOGGIN more! :) Fish more short sessions (and more long sessions :) ). Fish more roving sessions. Support all my angling buddies in every way I can, give them lifts, help them to get...
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    Baitrunner repair

    Hi Ian, there is a 6000 GTB going for spares or repairs on ebay, might be worth a punt!
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    Free spirit vs Daiwa barbel rods

    BROOMSTICKS!.....BROOMSTICKS!!!! Prepare for the storm Terry! ( I am a Harrison fan boy....and the only Free Spirit rod I own is about as much use as Harry Potter's wand in a kids toy shop!)
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    Another "Old Chestnut"

    Right fella's, Alongside the old adages like "Red at night...shepherds delight...Red at morning...shepherds warning" giving a foolproof way of reading the weather (or not!). How does the old adage "Barbel wont munch your boilies or pellets after the closed season until they get used to them...
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    BFW I-Powers v-2

    Your smile shall be bigger than the one on your profile pici Alan!!!! :)
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