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Last season was pretty successful, beating my Loddon target of 10 barbel. Want to double that this season, hopefully add a 17+ too. Lost a big long 25+ river common after a long fight so would love to have another chance at that. Barbel from the Blackwater after a break of a few years, any size...

Here you go Rod. 30 years ago.......the glory days. Steve

In some way I feel quite lucky that the rivers I fish have hardly any barbel left which equates to far fewer anglers. Can't imagine booking swims....... Give me a small, overgrown river anytime (preferably without the smell of skunk 😁) Steve

Mine has to be the last swim on Upper Benyons on the Kennet. Early 90's when there was no fishing on the opposite bank, big downstream overhanging willow.......rolling meet into the roots.....and Bang! Steve

Surely not another rod Wayne??? 😂

I've been given a very good price for skrettings coarse pellets from my local animal feed place. I've asked him to find out how much the Halibuts are. Not sure there is much or any difference in price??

Very surprised no one has mentioned the more modern Marco Cortesi or TFG centrepins. More than adequate for ledgering and very reasonably priced. Steve

Bargain GE.

Hi all, After losing yet another hair needle this week, I'm thinking of trying bait screws rather than a conventional hair. Having never used them before, I'm after opinions on pros and cons. Will be using them for boilies, most likely mounting the screw on the hook shank via a couple of hook...

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Exactly what I was thinking 😂 Also wondered how deep the mesh is. I'm currently using a Greys spoon which has a lovely deep mesh but can be awkward to handle. Steve

Hi all, Looking for an 11 foot version with the 1.75 and 2.2 tops. Many thanks. Steve

16-15 from the Loddon. Most memorable a 13-0 from the Blackwater.

Found a Korum one online that looks like it will be ideal. Thanks all 😁

Hi all, Got myself a lovely deep net which I'm really happy with although it's a bit unwieldy when moving between swims etc. I have been using elastic bands to hold the mesh against the handle but they are prone to snapping. Is there anything on the market designed specifically for this...

Thanks for the great advice. Contacted Felindre who then sent me the link to their eBay shop. Cheap spare part ordered, received and fitted within 2 days.....excellent service 👏

There'a set of 12 foot 2 and 3/4 free spirits on barbel society's tackle page. Bargain at 200 quid.

Hi Richard, Stripped the handle out as you said and found this.... Removed the debris of what looks like some sort of broken locking washer and all works fine now. Do you know if this is something I need to replace? Steve

Thanks mate. I'll have a look in the morning and report back 😁 ATB Steve

Shimano 4000 FA