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Any of the okumas would be a good start, have a look on ebay for used ones to keep the price down, they're often hardy used.

I'm sure he won't be disappointed. I 've found the 12ft very versatile, general trotting, Mullet, canal Tench all good.

Won't be a coincidence, lots of easy money to be had:rolleyes:

Can be frustrating fish in my experience, some days I lose far more than I land, other days I hardly lose any. For some reason I get fewer lost fish on fly over trotting.

Rods like broomhandles, Tiagra 80's with about 150m of 150lb mono topshot backed up with 150lb braid!

There's a trial sportfishing program for them thats been running for the last couple of years, (CHART) they're measured, tagged and released. Participating boats have to be registered, and the crew are reqiured to do a course on best practice for catch and release. The Tuna aren't allowed to be...

As Graham, don't know those rivers but where I fish I usually take a float rod and a feeder rod. Nearly always fish bread on the feeder or occasionally straight legered worms, float rod usually go for maggots, which are ok from now onwards as the Dace and Chublets clear off.

I'd always go breathable with seperate boots. Supatracks studs are very good to put in the boots if needed.

I do feel it's just one of those things you have to practice and practice, the basics of it, like most things, are simple on paper ( or video). Sooner or later you'll get the hang of it. A couple of things I found useful when learning....as already mentioned use a bit of weight, and don't have...

Watch a few videos and have a practice. Personally I don't get on with the holding the lead thing, so find what suits you best.

Braid hooklengths ae fairly effective against Spider Crabs when Sea fishing, who perform the same snipping trick, so should help against the Mittens.

Reflo power or Silstar Match Team.

I can't believe anyone uses the auto trip, you're asking for line problems especially when using braid. Don't see the point of on/ off anti reverse, either.

Does anyone actually use the automatic trip?

I guess those are older versions as it looks like the rings have ceramic inserts. On the new ones, the rings are actually lined if you look closely.

That is true, but then there's the calculated risk thing, I think all of us take chances we probably shouldn't if there's the prospect of a big fish.....

Good post, and some nice tips. Personally I dislike straight through, you can easily lose all your gear if badly snagged and I'm a tight git!

The 11 ft Carp Waggler may suit you, I've got the 12 ft and it's a fantastically versatile float rod.

Hi Andy, What don't you like about it?

More to do with water pH than temperature, I would have thought.