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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Freespirit Tamer Power Float 15'.
    The blank is very strong when allowed to bend correctly but the walls on an acolyte are so thin, you can’t get away with short cuts with...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Harrison 13ft SU 2piece.
    To be honest the weight figure on that rod is practically irrelevant to me. At 10ft long I can’t see it being remotely noticeable on its...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Simon Archer's post in the thread Daiwa Spectron 17-20 with Like Like.
    In case anyone is interested...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Harrison 13ft SU 2piece.
    There is nothing about that rod that would suggest to me it’s anything like what I would call a float rod. 8 double leg specialist type...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Bob Gill's post in the thread Reel seat for Chimera 1 with Like Like.
    By your description you are most probably looking for a IPS DU6 (16mm internal diameter). There are a number of alternatives available...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Harrison 13ft SU 2piece.
    Not for me either. On the plus side it would be the easiest way to shift significant weight I suppose
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread SOLD Harrison Chimera 3 12' 2.25.
    Those rods I used that day on the WAvon G they were C3’s. Very powerful progressive actioned rods. 6 oz 50yards with the right man...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Craig Lea's post in the thread New Normark Rods with Like Like.
    i picked the titan and avenger up today , i liked the look, feel of them . may get one when there available. I had original titans...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Chasing chub.....
    I haven’t had the reel long. Been hammering it for a couple of months and I really love using it. It’s an excellent little pin. These...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Graham Tremble's post in the thread Cheap baitrunners with Like Like.
    Yes, my experience with Okuma’s is all positive. Mine were second hand over 20 years ago and they are still performing well ( unlike me...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Chasing chub.....
    I think we can call today’s events “chasing chublets”. Absolutely nothing of any merit coming out for me today. Managed a good dozen...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Joe Winstanley's post in the thread New Normark Rods with Like Like.
    Not from QC perspective certainly. China can produce some quality products. The big issue what I gather from someone high up in the...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I thought I read somewhere it was China but also in their own facility. Nevertheless, country of manufacture isn’t something that would...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Cheap baitrunners.
    Okuma get a great following I’ve never owned one so that’s as far as my comment can go but people seem to love em and they are much...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Yes it truly is I have one of the only 11ft mics in the country and it really is an amazing rod on becks and streams. I had 2 chub out...
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