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Got an unused 11 foot version. Have put a different 2oz drennan glass tip on as the eyes on the one it came with looked like it was whipped by a blind monkey.
Got off lightly. I’ve lost in the last year 2 x bedchairs, 2 x sleeping bags, korum roving rucksack, 2 x jackets and 10 kilo of bait to mice in the last year. Now have 3 cats so fingers crossed they’ll get rid of them.
I’m going to get myself a new set of barbel seekers made up, as i just prefer the blank to the torrix but always hated the freespirit build. Now i found someone to build on the blanks im undecided on rings. Always used Fuji K series guides, but just wondering what else there is to try? I like a...
Thanks chaps. It’s definitely changed since i last sent some. My local post office say it’s 1.5m maximum length which is a shame, post several shorter rids but the 2 piece 12 foot has been a no go i’m afraid. Will have a look at ups.
Hi all been a while since i posted rods (pre covid i reckon). What’s the best courier to use? It’s been so long i can’t even remember who i used last time im thinking possibly inter parcel but prices are ridiculous.
Getting rid of these reels. They’ve literally been used once brought them and some baby ballistas for a little lake i had a ticket for, however the owner died after they arrived and we got kicked off. Immaculate condition having spent 2 years in a rod holdall. They come with spare spools, line...
Having an annoying tackle buying addiction there’s loads i regret selling, however i also do look at things and think why am i keeping them, they should be used. I could write a long list of what i wish i hadn’t sold, but then i could also write a long list of things I don’t understand why i...
Having spent my life feathering and feeling the rig down from my younger years of carping i don’t think i’ve used an automatic bail arm for years. Only time i can think of was my early teens spinning for pike but that’s 20 years ago.
Is it similar to the medium feeder that does both lengths? If so was my go to chub rod, now use the new version after an unfortunate incident cutting down what i thought was an empty for tube.
Now the season has been going for a couple of months what’s your go to hookbaits? I always like maggot or small pellet at the start of the season, but as it goes on always find myself going from pellet, to meat, to boilie but can never settle on a winning method.
You hear it in a video on the omc facebook page. It sounds like a mouse trap going off. That straight away put me off it before i even knew what it was. All the lakes i fish have banned it already and even if they hadn’t i’d never use it, just doesn’t feel right too me.
3 x Harrison baby ballistas 11 foot 2.5lb tc. Japanese shrink handle, matt blank finish, fuji dps reel seat, 30mm fuji k series rings, carbon line clips. Made by Cotswold rods 3 years ago cost just over £1000. Literally used once as the owner of the special little lake i had them built for does...
Looking for a low stretch mono for my barbel rods. Don’t fancy braid and toying with fluro as that’s low stretch but just seeing if there’s anything else / other recommendations.
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