• You need to be a registered member of Barbel Fishing World to post on these forums. Some of the forums are hidden from non-members. Please refer to the instructions on the ‘Register’ page for details of how to join the new incarnation of BFW...

Richard Isaacs's latest activity

  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread TFGear 15ft tremor float..
    I’ve got the 15ft TSI float rod. Again very limited info online apart from odd comments you read on forums. it’s a fantastic rod, one...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread TFGear 15ft tremor float..
    Have you managed to come across one Jim
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Aliexpress.
    I have done Jon but my experience is mixed with the delivery times. One particular item took afew months to arrive
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Bolo floats.
    I’ve cut loads of them down before but only when the float itself is so long it doesn’t leave enough room to present a rig properly...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Chub Floats.
    You’ve answered your own question there Kevin Wherever possible I always reduce the pace of the float against the surface pace of the...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Chub Floats.
    Stemmed floats both cut through the water very well whilst the large bodies when heavily weighted offer really excellent stability
  • Richard Isaacs
    here you go Richard -...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Chub Floats.
    I stopped using loafers, sticks and avons years ago and I only trot stemmed top n bottom floats nowadays. It’s also very uncommon that...
  • Richard Isaacs
    I probably will when I find one at a price I want to pay No one should be using my description to buy one mind. Just a guide to judge...
  • Richard Isaacs
    your 100% right regarding the reel seat and potentially the guides too but I think the guides would need and deserve more long term...
  • Richard Isaacs
    I got to waggle these rods today curtesy of Benwicks sports and finally scratch that itch. The 14ft power float rod is where I put most...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs reacted to Ian Woods's post in the thread Chasing chub.... with Like Like.
    Usual routine chasin' chub today, but I had to walk a looooòng way in order to catch a few! Finnished up with 8 quite decent fish, but...
  • Richard Isaacs
    If it were me I'd go for a Harrison SU Avon 1lb 6oz tc. I have a couple. I also have the old Graham Phillips BQ. I think the Harrison...
  • Richard Isaacs
    I have the Avon 1lb 6oz with 2oz spliced quiver tip and I have to say I disagree with your thoughts entirely. Mines had some belting...
  • Richard Isaacs
    I’ve got a 1.75 carbon tip spare from the duo lite barbel rod 1.5. Black with orange tip I replaced the tip guide years ago because the...
    • IMG_8180.jpeg
    • IMG_8181.jpeg
    • IMG_8182.jpeg
Back
Top