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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Unhooking mat.
    It’s the ideal way yes I 100% agree but you need the ideal situation to do this safely for both the angler and the fish. It works in...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Julian Griffiths's post in the thread Arguments Please with Like Like.
    Hi Neil. Exactly what Paul says. Don't rush to sell it on just because it isn't the seeker. Trust me. When you get your fish of a...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Paul Richardson's post in the thread Arguments Please with Like Like.
    Why not chill out and go use it - it might fit your style of fishing perfectly ? I completely get the excitement and anticipation but I...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Harrison Torrix 1.25lb twin tip.
    I’d Just leave it to the builder Martin It’s just a feeder/avon rod. They won’t need any input from your side on how best to ring one up.
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Arguments Please.
    I don’t believe that’s a seeker anyway so I wouldn’t know what if any differences are between them as I’ve not used the spirit...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Terry Simner's post in the thread Spoppers with Like Like.
    As an aside I'd like to add that IMHO (based on fact, not sales blurb) that, in using rock salt and 'sea salt' in preference to much...
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Spoppers.
    It’s appreciated but definitely unnecessary I’ve stopped making them now due to other commitments so it’s gotta be worth twice what...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Terry Simner's post in the thread Ground Spike with Like Like.
    Agree with @Neil Smart ....but would add, put several overhand knots up the length of the rope, about 2ft apart (which adds to grip). I...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Neil Smart's post in the thread Ground Spike with Like Like.
    Dog spike I use, very secure can get at any pet store. Make sure you get a quality rope such as climbing quality.
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Spoppers.
    It Belongs to you Martin. You don’t need my blessing to do anything you want with it 👍🏻
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Huanzhou Zhu's post in the thread Korum glide mono lover. with Like Like.
    Angling Direct is doing a deal at 2.75 per spool for 6lb, 10lb and 12lb.
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread avon rod casting weight!.
    I agree I love em but they definitely have a faster action than your typical Avon barbel specialist rod which enables them to take a...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Terry Simner's post in the thread avon rod casting weight! with Like Like.
    .....ah, but 11ft/1.75 Torrix rods are weirdly wonderful. I reckon they hit the real sweet spot with that blank.
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    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread avon rod casting weight!.
    This is probably set up for 1 type of rod action and looking at the loads I’d say through or slower action rods My 11ft torrix 1.75...
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    Richard Isaacs reacted to Jon Frisby's post in the thread Float visibility with Like Like.
    Used silicone tubing on my tips for years. Yellow and pink my favourites. Just an example below; https://ebay.us/m/b5HHcI
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