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I have the 13ft two piece float rod which I bought to carry, all set up, with my normal barbel rods if I fancy doing a bit of float work for other species in the same session. I cannot find any fault with it.

When my Korum folding net broke I went back to the rigid Korum net as I like the rubberised mesh. For a totally bomb proof net I have an old Shakespeare triangle net with two arms that fit in a solid metal spreader block. The only downside being the soft mesh getting snagged in every bush and...

Thank you Neil. That is a very good point. I was Secretary of a club that had Trustees pass away or resign and no action was taken on the basis that "we will deal with that when the time comes". One of a number of reasons I am no longer Secretary.

Access to this beat is via a public footpath referred to as "Heart Attack Hill" because it is a steep climb at the end of the day. The footpath follows the river bank.

I agree with the above, in that it portrays anglers in a better light to the public. I cringe when I see a post on social media from a nature loving, non anging member of the public, that sees an otter and then has their post bombarded with morons from the less enlightened part of the anging...

I also find that is the trouble with with some of the exclusive stretches of the Wye. While I do not expect cut out pegs with platforms, access is often a problem when the water is low. A couple of years back I booked a stretch and after walking the whole length could not find any swims I...

They are masters of creating products that are hybrids of other things on the market and I do wonder how many of these hybrid products they actually sell.

Apologies, I was slightly out on what I thought I paid. Here is a copy and paste from my order confirmation showing description and price, discounted by 5% for buying a pair in one transaction. Retail price each was £159.99. I have the 1.75 TC versions as well. Free Spirit, Spirit Barbel...

I have a pair of those rods. The Spirit Barbel was one up from the Tamer model, both of which I think are now discontinued. They can be identified by a small gold whipping just above the handle (I think they were the "Spirit Gold" version I seem to recall paying about £130 per rod from Johnson...

Rich.....we need to go fishing. I owe you a guest day. Will be in touch.

My wife and I had a (non fishing) visit and stayed in Ripon. Plenty to do and see around the area.

I have a few old Rapidex reels and just think of it a "patina". So long as the mechanicals work I am happy.

For an all year round chub rod I would buy a rod that offers a quiver top. I rarely use the avon section as I prefer the sensitivity of a quiver tip especially in winter when bites are fewer and can be finicky. Most of my chub fishing is in winter so my choices are dictated by fishing in cold...

If it is repairs then they will direct you to "your dealer". As Richard says try Roger Hurst who builds the higher spec rods for them but he may only be able to help with those. The lower ranges come in as a finished product I believe. When I needed something "my dealer" quoted a long...

I think most rivers have started slowly. I found the first 2 or 3 weeks quite slow on the middle Trent but improved now. Water temps definitely rising now though.

The boxes were probably delivered by EVRI. I had a parcel from them a while ago that looked like the van driver had run it over!

Spam Fritters were the best meal for school lunches. Loved them and wish I could have them over again.

Look where the check lever is Rich! This one is currently on Ebay.

I have the 15ft Acolyte Specimen and I am a bit mixed with my views. This may be due to the fact my "go to" rod is a Free Spirit Hi-S Power Float rod also at 15ft (original version not the current model) The Acolyte has a faster tip which is great when casting lighter floats but as my barbel...

I have cracked the liners in the past and had just the liner replaced by a chap that does repairs for the local tackle shops. I realise it is too late if you have already removed the ring but worth noting for the future or possibly get the liner replaced with it off the rod to keep the rings...