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  1. Neil Smart

    A bit ambitious

    Think the Mitchell was a one off prototype.
  2. Neil Smart

    Big Cat sightings

    It would be a huge story if, these escapees were surviving AND breeding. With the emphasis on breeding Dan. I accepted that a few could escape or be released but beyond that I am dubious. We are still awaiting sound evidence of the Loch Ness Monster, Aliens, and now Big Cats. I agree that...
  3. Neil Smart

    Big Cat sightings

    I get it that cats are possibly escaping. But that for me doesn't mean an awful lot personally, if these big cats were surviving and breeding then that would be a huge story.
  4. Neil Smart

    Big Cat sightings

    Hard to tell ...not calling you out but why is there no definitive clear pictures or carcass of these cats? Apparently sightings of these big cats are common in Oxfordshire and some believe they are breeding, which if so is a a bit of a stretch because if so we surely have definitive proof. I...
  5. Neil Smart

    Info on shimano bait runners

    It's the same with the XTEAs, too blingy really imo. the dull workmanlike old school Aero livery seems to fit our fashion tastes. 🤠
  6. Neil Smart

    Korum Omega rods

    That's it Paul.
  7. Neil Smart

    Korum Omega rods

    It's a shame Fosters Bob the Rod is no more, he did a no frills 11 ft Torrix for about £180 iirc. I will have a look around to see if anything out there, but they are snapped up quickly or want silly money.
  8. Neil Smart

    Korum Omega rods

    I was going to say think about Torrix...the 11ft 1.75 is ideal for the Warks Avon. Well balanced and if you do get one if those lumps it has enough muscle. It also makes a brilliant rolling meat rod. But I am sure Hans recommendation is worth considering too. I have a Dave Mason river rod 10.6...
  9. Neil Smart

    Touch ledgering

    Never really liked touch ledgering, prefer a glass quiver tip held low.
  10. Neil Smart

    Spam - or not?

    On their website shows out of stock.
  11. Neil Smart

    Starlight holders

    It's always a pain fixing isotopes. OK on my Torrix I have a whipped rubber tubing which takes all sizes if you fiddle with sleeves. A quick easy way mentioned on here is plasticine or blue tack which is fine for the bigger disposable isotopes.
  12. Neil Smart

    Tight lines for new season everyone

    Oh just run of the mill stuff then
  13. Neil Smart

    Baits for new season

    Those thoughts have been occupying my mind too. You would think a pellet boilie bait would be better in low clear conditions but I just know come dusk no matter what the river conditions, for me, meat gets the attention.
  14. Neil Smart

    Tight lines for new season everyone

    What happened?
  15. Neil Smart

    Tight lines for new season everyone

    Don't really know where to start, but probably wet a line somewhere...not the best at watching England live so might record the match and fish. Although the weather currently is 'poor' it great for us anglers. Good luck and tight lines.
  16. Neil Smart

    Angling crossroads.

    My Angling crossroads is from Tewkesbury do I turn right Warks Avon or left Severn.🤔.
  17. Neil Smart

    Dog spike and rope recommendations

    Any spike will do, just make sure the rope is sound. You could of course get a hand crafted bespoke one made I guess.😏 I now take one every time I fish, some real cliff faces in these parts, essential piece of kit.
  18. Neil Smart

    High end rods

    Agonising over rods is what BFW is all about. We have an obsession over what is in principle a pretty straight forward problem and yet it appeals to our male train set type mentality and the more bells and whistles we can play with the better. Love it..even though any non fishing civilians...
  19. Neil Smart

    Reasonable sized baitrunners?

    The Okuma Pulzer us a cracking bait runner in a 4000. Will be fine on Avon rods or say 1.75 barbel rods.
  20. Neil Smart

    Wanted Nash ultralite chair

    Am I right on thanking brazing thin ally is a science of sorts, the type that racing bikes have to perfect?
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