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  1. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    Am I correct in thinking the tips were 3ounce carbon
  2. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    I cannot remember them being like that. But I painted my tips fluoro yellow for better visibility on the smallish river Don, maybe I painted over where the whipping used to be.
  3. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    I’ve just checked the 3 whipped rings and there’s no sign of anything apart from the eye foot being whipped on
  4. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    I’ve had the rods from new, it’s possible I took them off. Too long really to remember
  5. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    No a simple quiver tip
  6. Phil Heaton

    Old Daiwa Powermesh quiver tip

    I’ve a pair of these old Daiwa barbel rods, they are twin tip but I’ve lost the quiver tip off one of them. Does anyone have a spare replacement or even any thoughts on where I might get one. The tip is 1/8” diameter x 18 3/4” long
  7. Phil Heaton

    Proposed New Public Bathing Sites

    Not something to celebrate in my opinion I know of a couple of places where open water swimmers now have priority over other activities. The public slipway on Loch Ken has now been closed to boat anglers and is now a bathers access point. A local boat (as in kayaking) club 40 acre lake has been...
  8. Phil Heaton

    Couriers

    I’m afraid the 2nd hand rod market is in trouble, especially for top end tackle. The seller obviously does not want to lose too much money, the buyer no matter how keen for the rod wants it at a reasonable price. Unfortunately the cost of postage or fuel if collecting is an added expense that...
  9. Phil Heaton

    Daiwa Rod delight.

    I’ve a pair from new…. The same number on my rod but only plain quiver tips, I actually lost one and replaced it although the newer one is slightly lighter…. Can these still be obtained? I might send them back and complain…. Lol
  10. Phil Heaton

    Wanted 2 8000 OC

    I do yes and still in the bix
  11. Phil Heaton

    Darent Valley 13ft 2 piece specialist float rod.

    The free spirit power tamer float rod is available as a 2 piece 13’ rod
  12. Phil Heaton

    Wanted 2 8000 OC

    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
  13. Phil Heaton

    Mighty Trent Day Ticket. Fiskerton v Stoke Bardolph Road

    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...
  14. Phil Heaton

    Martin Bowler Giant Ouse Barbel Rod

    I’m afraid it’s now sold
  15. Phil Heaton

    Martin Bowler Giant Ouse Barbel Rod

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