Recent content by Paul Richardson

Again used a lot but go back to Solar P1s which i got in a carp job lot. Never let me down. Can bend them back into shape, re-tighten them, don't damage the cork etc..but most importantly keep hold of the rod! I did buy some of the fancy magnetic ones from New Direction for pike fishing( more to...

I've tried most options and so long as the line doesn't get trapped they all do the job I think I have Delkim EV-Ds with snag arms on my barbel set-up. I try not to use the alarm audible function, but comes in handy if you're night fishing, need to take your eye off the rods to tie some rigs etc...

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I think so Sure I’ve seen some pike rods on ebay recently I do have a number somewhere which I’ll send on a PM

John Rozier builds are fantastic Great rods and a great deal

I’ve just got back from the Ebro fishing for wels from a boat We were using DAM cat rods - nothing fancy Point being is these factory blanks withstood pressure and bent into fighting curves that had to be seen to be believed Accepting barbel and carp do pull , I suspect we all completely...

great end to the season with over a dozen good chub including five big 5s ( 3 different fish at 5-12??) and a lovely 6-5 Barbel also on the munch and and had 16 with a few better fish to 9-4 Maggot feeder and a few on the float

Sorry HZbut what did it weigh in Lbs/oz 6-17 is a new one on me Lovely fish whatever

Hi Mate You have a lot of good water with the Leeds book - especially on the Swale - IMHO far more rewarding to work out a few stretches than follow the crowd A Swale double is still a pretty special fish - a good but achievable challenge You’ve also obviously got the Tees on your doorstep-...

Wise choice - I think you’ve got a great deal there I like the C3s so much I bought a spare pair just in case For river piking I use 2.5 and 2.75 chimeras and to be honest there’s nothing between them - both perfect for close range work with braided mainline

Hi Graham I have both 2lb Torrix and C3 Both fantastic blanks, both will handle big carp. Torrix as you know is quite sensitive in the tip with loads of power lower in the blank. Using barbel fishing scenarios, I use 2lb Torrix in Autumn /now on modest sized rivers with a bit of water in and...

They are my favourite for maggot/ castor fishing up to say #12- had lots of barbel on them and never straightened one For pellets / boilies I switch to Gripz in 12,10 and 8 Bank tackle wide gapes are good too but I prefer Gripz. Bigger ones (2 and 4) if I’m fishing bread happy with Drennan...

Every day is a schoolday Such a simple tip re sticky powder and never heard of that? Daft question- if you have say 2 pints , do you take out a couple of handfuls for hook baits and sprinkle powder on the bulk Or just cover the lot? I have loads of cattys and none of them will get maggots across...

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Yep I have Alan Had to get here another route