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I've had accidental pike and carp into mid-double figures on my 14ft Acolyte Plus, without much fuss, so I wouldn't worry about it... literally 'I' wouldn't worry, as I've just ordered the 14ft Specimen. .

Okay, I got my concatenations and portmanteaus mixed up, but here's the definitive answer, in SPAM (-ish) coloured lettering: According to the company’s Spam Museum, Ken Digneau, the brother of a Hormel executive, came up with the name — a portmanteau word for “spiced ham” — in a naming contest...

The name SPAM is a concatenation of 'spice' and 'ham'. Look it up. .

Not over budget and I'm already watching that one. ;) Decided I'll probably go for a newer reel, but I've been taking advice from various quarters (via PM) about which ones other members prefer and why. In so much as I've shifted my gaze from 'Cheaper pins' to the £200-300.00 mark, I can...

Thanks chaps. Alan, I don't really like the look of the new/current budget centrepins, which is one reason I asked about vintage ones for now. I'll more than likely buy a good used J W Young 'pin soon enough, like the BJ or Purist, but I'm trying to be sensible for now. I'll make a mental note...

I'm considering a first pin and much as I'm tempted to dive straight in and buy something (BJ) around the £250.00 mark, I think I'll buy a budget vintage reel to begin with and see if I actually enjoy using one. I want it ONLY for trotting, primarily for chub and barbel, using a 14ft Acolyte...

Define lightweight. I'm not sure any of the sub-5kg chairs are recliners, apart from the Korum Aeronium, which has no central seat padding/insulation and I found really uncomfortable, and cold to sit on. My Fox Duralite (3.2kg) is the most comfortable I've found - never sat there wishing it had...

I just clicked on various Duralite spares on the Fox website and almost all of the parts for this chair are discontinued. Only the left arm rest and the leg (internal) assembly/foot appear to be available. Are you saying that regardless of this, other parts are available through Fox...

Parcelforce compensation, for items up to a value of £100.00, is included in the price. There should be no risk to the buyer, but the seller has to make any claim for damage or loss. Good luck. .

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Drennan Acolyte Carp Waggler 11ft in MINT unused condition. Unused ex-demo with no sock, but includes Acolyte neoprene tip and butt protectors. Asking £135.00 Plus £13.95 delivery, or collect, near Broadway, Cotswolds. Please PM.

I bought the 12ft 1.75lb, literally yesterday. I'm not sure in what respect they are considered poor and by whom, but it wouldn't suit you as it's a relatively soft rod. I like soft rods; I used to fly fish with Winston rods, which the stockiest-bashers and Sage fanatics would describe as...

If there's one thing this thread has proved, it's that we love spending other people's money. OP started out asking about a £140.00 rod that can be found discounted on eBay for £70.00... and we talk him into a £300.00 Torrix. Just buy one Mark, life's too short. As for the Missus, remember the...

I've come to the conclusion that there's no such thing as an all-round chub AND barbel trod, but do you really want a fast action for chub? .

I've liked the look of these (cosmetically) since they were launched, but that's superficial and you don't find many, if any, reviews. I like Korum gear, but I think they overdo the superlatives in their promo videos - saying things like: "...it doesn't get much better than this..."... when in...

^^^ I'd wager that the Drennan Softfeed Catapult will not be as accurate at 30m+ as the Feederpult, as it has a wide cup rather than a 'bowl' that's shaped for balls. You can't beat having your balls gently cupped. 😁 .

Drennan Feederpult (they do different strengths). Just bought the X-Large (pouch) with strong elastic for the same purpose 30-50 metres. Easy to get replacement elastics for Drennan pults. .

BUMP Drennan Specialist Twin Tip Duo in MINT condition. 11ft 1.25lb - universally considered the sweetest of the Twin Tip Duo's. Comes as it does when new. Used twice. Bought as a single do-it-all feeder/ledgering rod, but selling due to stepping 'up' to a proper barbel rod and 'down' to a...

All rods can snap, even new ones, and for a whole host of reasons. It's how the dealer and manufacturer sort out the problem that matters. .