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If it’s going to be sat on a rod rest for most of its life, you’re effectively paying a premium for a characteristic you’re not utilising - the reels lightness. I have a ci4 2500 for lure fishing where it’s lightness is an asset when casting repeatedly all day. Have to say I wouldn’t buy one now...

I have one for far bank swims which a bait dropper struggles you reach - spoppers cast much better than droppers. For close in work I use ground bait or a dropper ( don’t want to risk losing my spopper).

I bought one off eBay which cost me about £30. I wouldn’t say it was well made but it works and that’s all that matters really.

Perch Jesus is a fantastic guy, taught me loads watching him on YouTube.

Tide times are key on short sessions and size of tide can also make a difference under certain conditions. One thing I would say is you’ll need more bait than on the Ribble, under favourable conditions, especially if you want multiple hits of fish. I haven’t had much luck roving on the tidal, to...

Had a few barbel on Nutrabaits Trigga, which contained god knows what. Goose sh*t and minced intestines would be my best guess.

I have had a high grade homemade milk protein bait on one of my two rods for nigh on 15 years and I can honestly say it hasn’t outfished the high grade homemade fish meal on the other rod, but on some venues/sessions it has, and vice versa, which is precisely why I continue to fish with two...

I usually have one rod on them in floodwater conditions Graham, but haven’t found them to be any more effective than fish meals tbh.

For those of you who prefer to buy British, take a look at Clulite. They are well thought of in the shooting world and are reasonably priced as well.

Agree Chris esp 40ltr is excellent and reasonable price. I did have a Saber compact rucksack which I initially thought was excellent until the zip fell apart. Now have a Drennan roving bag Instead which I like.

Well done, give yourself a pat on the back Martin. Can’t wait for CC14 now.

Yes, best of luck with the chemo Steve.

Subscribed Martin. Every edition so far has been excellent, keep up the good work.

This brand seems to get very good write ups in the agricultural world. Anyone tried this brand and recommend it ?

If you’re fishing in water temps which lock up the oils in fish meal baits, my experience is you’re robably not going to catch much, whatever your bait. Any quality boile, pellets and spam all catch plenty of barbel summer and winter (when conditions are favourable).

I have a JRC x lite recliner which I have used 3 times if you’re interested Stephen. Only want £35 plus postage.

I absolutely love it : the gentle humour, the life reflections, and the stunning scenery, but Bob’s lack of progression and in some episodes the total or near total lack of fish, are two ways in which it could be improved. I still think many non anglers struggle to understand the point of...

I had a Helikon ecwcs for 2 years and it was excellent for the first year, then went downhill, being replaced recently. It was leaking at the shoulders and reproofing didn’t help.

Better to delay a while and ensure that things are right going forwards than to rush it and be constantly chasing your own tail. All the best Martin.

Very sad indeed. Feels slightly disconcerting seeing so many of the angling writers/celebrities from my youth passing away. RIP Bob and thanks for everything you did for this wonderful pastime of ours.