Recent content by Simon Archer

It's just the matt finish on the tip section I don't like.

Not really the correct topic to post this, but had Rotator cuff operation yesterday, Andrew. Back home now. Nerve block has worn off and I'm in a bit of pain. Meds haven't kicked in yet either. All went well, but now 6 weeks in sling. I'm right handed so going to struggle a bit, especially...

Thanks for the replies, folks. Much appreciated. How about this, any good ?? I do like the look of this style of blank. Don't think I'd use the QT though, as I'd leave the rod set up...

Considering getting a new rod for rolling meat. I normally use a Daiwa commercial method feeder rod, which is ok, but not ideal. (line sticking being the biggest problem) I've done a search on here, and the Torrix 1.75lb seems to come out top. However, I'm not a fan of the Torrix's finish on the...

Umm, I retire soon,......... 🤔🤔

Think it might be 30a. It's difficult to twist around the shank as it's not very soft. There's probably better options, but it was all I'd got at the time. It seems to work though.

I've used fuse wire from work. It's little stiff, and you have to use small pliers to finish it off, but it works ok.

Uncoated ; I use Korda supernatural. I find it alright. Coated ; Bank tackle semi stiff, Nash sink link and another one I can't remember. I won't use Fox anymore after having some of their 14lb braid break at 7lb. Lost two good fish on that before I tested it and then threw it away.

I'm on my second pair of these. https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/product/quest-4-gore-tex-lg4311 My first pair were second hand and they eventually gave up the ghost waterproof wise. Still good on a dry day though, and I travel to work in them now. My new pair haven't had as much use yet. But if...

Probably a bit obvious, Paul. What about the Trent around Newark. A Scunthorpe book gives you Ladypit and lots of the tidal Trent, and the Newark Piscatorials have a lot of sections around Newark. Limited night fishing though, if that's your thing. Fiskerton is day ticket from the post office.

I just can't get on with front drags, Jon. I find I'm turning the drag the wrong way, and fiddling about at the front of the spool when the fish are close to netting doesn't seem right to me. Much prefer the rear drag of the Shimano's, and the X Areo's seemed the best option at the time I bought...

I use 6000 X Areo's on mine.

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I suppose I'm a little blasé about pellets in a mesh bag. I've got a bucket where I just buy different pellets and chuck them in all together. Different sizes too, from 2mm up to 8mm. Halibut, Krill, Bloodworm, Dynamites green Swim stim. Normal course pellets. I'll just fish a large pellet of...

I bought the 14' Daiwa Connoisseur power float fairly recently. Maybe a little OTT for the Grayling, but it handles the Chub and Barbel pretty well. I don't find it heavy or awkward to use. Having said that, I only use it for trotting on the Trent for Barbel. It's teamed up with a Daiwa TDR 4012.