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  1. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Heated socks

    I've got the socks.. They work fine and even got bluetooth so I can control them with my phone but as someone has said they are tight.. Mine are full length but I think some that came just above the ankle would suit me better..
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    Feeder rod reel

    https://www.cadencefishing.co.uk/product/cadence-cs5-match-fishing-reel/ I've a 4000 one of these.. Brilliant reel
  3. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Burton mutual

    Are there any BM members on here having problems renewing this year??
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    Burton Mutual.

    Simon if you meen the price of BMAA £100 or £60 OAP but its due in january.. East Stoke is reported to be fishing quite well for barbel at the moment on the Newark book..I use to have the Scunthorpe book and fished Lady Pit Farm but Barbel fishing has even dropped off there to what it use to...
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    Burton Mutual.

    I've been thinking of dropping my ticket next season but Like you say Simon some of the stretches are really nice to sit on especially the Dove. I use to fish cuttle brook quite often but no longer on the ticket.. I like trotting Marston on Dove for grayling But not been up at all this season...
  6. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Decent roving umbrella recommendations please?

    https://www.decathlon.co.uk/search?Ntt=camo+brolly I just use one of these or even a green or black golf type brolly.. OK its not big enough to keep you and all of your gear dry but it does work just for you' but not hands free of course.. You won't get anything lighter or quicker to pack down...
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    Spare Spool

    How much would you like for it Graham..It does look the same so I'd like to try it.. PM me if you prefer Thanks
  8. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Spare Spool

    Morning All I'm after a spare spool for a Shimano Baitrunner 5000gte C i've had a look on the net but not finding anything.. Anyone got any idea where I might try or of course if anyone on here has one they would sell i'd be glad to hear from you.. Thank you all
  9. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Thoughts on Block end feeders.

    I use these when extra weight is needed.. Come in 5g and 10g pieces self adhesive.. OK so you can't really turn a 2oz feeder in to a 4oz feeder so easy but when a little extra will do there perfect...
  10. Stephen Scaysbrook

    River Trent shutting

    Yes Newark closed Gunthorpe Closed Midland angling closed from Thursday.. Why there waiting till Thursday who knows Lady pit on the Scunthorp ticket is closed There are more but at this time I can't remember them all..
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    New rods

    https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/free-spirit-barbel-specialist-rods/25755-free-spirit-seeker-spirit-barbel-12ft-225lb.html Have a look at these.. They do a range of test curves so should find something to suit.. I have the Free Spirit Barbel seeker in 1.75tc and find them much better than the...
  12. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Trigga Ice

    I've caught Barbel on it but now use The Source and ComplexT
  13. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Rod insurance recommendations

    Mines on my contents cover to. It doesn't cost a lot either but does have to be as an add on under sporting equipment...
  14. Stephen Scaysbrook

    Bread

    I've caught one Barbel on bread flake and also one on steak both whilst chub fishing on the river soar a few seasons back
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    Carbon washer clutch upgrade

    Totally agree. The carbon and carbon ice washers use about half a turn on my front drag shimano's for the full range of the drag.
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