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Not after a swap (already have a pair of barbel seekers su) but have a brand new torrix built by Mark tunely (11 foot 2lb) that I brought to keep in my van for the odd early finish that I’m planning on selling. While waiting for it to be built I brought a 4 piece Avon off Dave on here which...
It's fine have one stashed on the top shelf of my van. Although it's only been used twice it has managed a hard fighting kennet double from a very hit and hold swim absorbed the lunges perfectly which was good as I was using 6lb hooklength (was going for a chub). Never felt like it was...
I’m running low on my supply of super specialist barbel hooks. Before I buy another load is there anything else out there you’re using that you’d recommend? I mainly fish boilie or pellets.
I’m having a very bad month. Thought to try and make it better I’d sneak a day on the kennet. Walked down to it from my van went to put my rod rest in only to slip and drop the bloody thing in 5 foot of water. Now the bank stick I can live with losing but it had a metal custom made...
Neither I would go with a daiwa emcast br. Had a 4000d and the weak bail snapped. Had a 2600 and don't get me wrong it's a work horse of a reel, however is also a 20 year old design and to me felt dated, even with £100 of work to it from Gary at custom reels. Have sold both and now use mainly...
Found an old unused bottle of the original active 8 activator liquid in my garage last winter. Was much thicker and richer smelling than the current one. Went to make some bait with it in the close season and the mice have eaten through it not happy!
Looking for some recommendations for a good day ticket stretch that's up to 60-90 mins away from Reading. Fancy a change from the kennet as you see more otters at the moment than barbel there. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks
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