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Just noticed that the 11' Chimera Avon 1.25 does not appear in the latest Harrison retail price list. I remember discussing availability with Steve Harrison back in March 2022 but managed to order 3 and then 2 sets. So guess they are still available. Cheers Bob

Rod looks familiar :cool: :)

My very point.

11' Chimera Avon rated at 1.25 is a lovely rod. Built some. Always thought that 1lb 4oz was the same as 1.25lb. The 11' 2 piece Avon used to be quoted as 1lb 6oz.

Spoke to Andy approx a week ago and indicated that he had some blanks on order - hopefully they will get here sometime in the next six months. Bob

So very sad - he will be sadly missed - RIP Keith. Condolences to his family.

Know the original and replacement blank. Andy Sliwa is a long standing mate and will ask what the current situation is.

Welcome David - enjoy Bfw. All the best, Bob

Guess the days of getting spare spools provided with the reel are long gone. Used to get one and sometimes two with a new reel but this went years ago. Shame. Recently found new but old treasure.

Sad news - RIP Bernard.

Tame compared with the old days when it was real fun with games like 'ban me if you can', 'Every barbel website needs a birdman' 'How many aliases can Ade use' 'It's my society and I'll cry if I want to' ad nauseum - proper sport - too many upstart wannabees these days. Hope you are well and OK...

Yes, Rich, but was thinking of what Ian was likely to have easy access to. For the record I have some quite nice variable heat guns - one with scan temperature control which can be used relatively safely for sensitive jobs. However, have the done the procedure several times with a lighter or...

Hi Ian, It is possible to do a repair, I've done quite a few in the past. From the photograph, it appears that you have a large 4 x 20 mm isotope and these ceased being manufactured some time back. However, it is possible to remove what remains of the broken isotope by carefully warming the area...

Condolences, very sad. RIP Chris

Look like photoluminescent strontium aluminate to me - like the coating I used to encapsulate and hold the isotope in the Isoblob. The Isoblob encapsulation could also be 'charged' by light or UV to increase the glow intensity and time period (8hrs+). Glass encapsulated tritium gas (often...

Used the original but occasionally put it through a grinder (not really necessary but had access to one) and added flavours now and again. Seem to remember it was cheaper and also smelt after a time if the soaked stuff was unused. Our Japanese Akitas wouldn't eat it, neither would our Korean...

Anyone remember 'Vitalin' as a ground bait additive and bulker in method mix? Very cheap and the fish seem to like it. Cheers Bob

Had quite a few types since the mid 2000's, when the choice was quite limited and the density was more than it appears to be now. The high density in comparison to natural cork made the handle weight significantly higher. Things have changed over the last five years with larger varieties of...

Welcome to Bfw Kevin. Enjoy.