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I do yes and still in the bix

The free spirit power tamer float rod is available as a 2 piece 13’ rod

I’ve a pair brand new in the box, bought for pike fishing last autumn but never used. I can sell for £225 plus postage

Fiskerton has 2 sections on day ticket, the upstream one is around 15 minutes walk from the car. The downstream one can be fished a few minutes walk from the car. Foot access to both is through gates which aren’t locked, only members can enter by car. To fish 2 days you will need to leave the...

I’m afraid it’s now sold

This has just been put up for sale on marketplace https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AxUjCFhxW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

That’s reasonable for both barbel and tench for what I’ve in mind

Hi Richard, what would you consider a fair casting weight for the rod. I’m not thinking of winter heavy water fishing on the Trent but smaller venues. Also the tench fishing could well be in weedy conditions

Yes, I’ve read that and maybe a lot of claims

Has anyone experience of this rod. I’m looking at using it for barble, tench and chub but cannot find out much regarding casting weight, action etc.

Yes a good smooth reel and tough

I’ve got one and find it’s very sensitive on adjusting, there’s little movement between slack and locked up. I wouldn’t use one from my experience for barbel

Yes please, I’ll take them. Messsge sent

This years PAC Convention will be held at the Newark Showground on Saturday 21 September, see the attached poster for details.

I’ll second the rapidex, tough as old boots and reliable. The narrow drum isn’t a problem either as it still holds plenty of line.