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Clutch all the time. Modern reels have decent clutch mechanisms, so why not use it? Backwinding looks very awkward to me.

I think I have said it before on here but I am convinced Free Spirit would sell more rods if they had more dealers but maybe they are restricted by supply. I have a pair of the "Spirit Barbel" 2.25lb TC which are my go to big water/floodwater rods. I carry my rods made up either banded...

I recently bought the new Drennan Twin Tip Duo in 12ft 1.25TC and to be honest cannot say it is any better than my old John Wilson Avon Quiver rods. There are plenty of the JW rods about most probably because they are reckoned to be the best selling rod ever sold in this country. They went...

Attaching the chair with a bungee cord looks good but as a back pain sufferer I might struggle. I will see if it works with my Korum Roving Sack.

I would think you only need 2.75's if you are going to be chucking out some serious feeders/leads a distance. I have the Free Spirit "Spirit Barbel" 2.25's and find them adequate for my needs including the non tidal Trent. My belief is Free Spirit would sell more rods to barbel anglers if...

Plenty of sellers on ebay and they usually offer a variety of finishes. Mostly aimed a the carpists so tend to be more variety in over 2oz. here is an example seller...

If you are after a pair of Muckboot Arctic Sports then email Matt Marlow at matt@heritagesaddlery.co.uk he has a few remaining pairs if size 11 and 12's at a good price.

I have now bought this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RECHARGEABLE-Energizer-Vision-ULTRA-Focus-Headlight-400lm-bright-HEADTORCH/293049516945?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 It is very bright and has more colour/brightness options than the battery powered 300 lumen...

My Arctic Sports are now on their third winter and I have not had cold feet in the time I have had them. I bought my normal shoe size and the place where I bought them recommended just wearing a pair of high wool content socks. The grip on the soles is not fantastic but better than most...

I'm in the barbless camp for barbel and another vote for the Gardner Target Specimen hooks. I don't fish for carp so can't comment other than it seems to me the disfigured lips appear on carp in heavily stocked commercial waters where the frequency of being caught must be extremely high...

I buy fingerless gloves knitted in a thermal yarn from an industrial workwear supplier which seem to do me. The bit I find makes my hands cold is carrying stuff back to the car especially my metal framed chair so for the walk back I put on a thin pair of runner's gloves over the top. Various...

I have heard good things about these rods. I bought their 13 ft two piece float rod (for smaller species) and have been impressed. https://www.tacklebox.co.uk/rods-en/specialist/specialist-rods/tackle-box-darent-valley-11ft-9ins-2.25lb-specialist-rod.html

This is what I need on my chair due to advancing age and associated degenerative joint disease.

I would consider the right boots more important than the socks. Having bought a pair of Muck Boots Arctic Sport I have found the type of sock irrelevant and better to have a little room around your foot than wear thick socks that then make the boots tight and restrict blood flow.

I bought a pair of the Wychwood neoprene boots and they lasted less than a season before they split where they flex around the big toe on both feet. I took the plunge and bought a pair of Muck Boots Artic Sport which I think they are on their third winter now and show no signs of detioration...

I have been using the Energizer 300 lumen powered by 3 x AAA batteries for the last two seasons and it provides a very bright focussed beam which can be adjusted to a broad beam or turned off and replaced by a red light. They have just brought out a 400 lumen rechargeable which looks tempting...

Don't know if you can still get it in the shops but Vim or Ajax powder applied with a nail brush just slightly dampened.

I have this one Richard which is also mentioned above: https://www.drennantackle.com/products/luggage/specialist-luggage/specialist-double-rod-sleeve/ You can take a look at mine if you like or pop in and talk to Paul Hudson at Fish On in Peterborough. He will do you a reasonable price (not...

Side ways. For no particular reason.

Search for The Ginger Fisherman on Youtube. I think his name is Chris Bartlett. Had some good catches from urban areas. The railway bridge in the background crossing the river on some of the videos should narrow down the location.