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Hi Richard, Not ledgering, I mainly fishing quite jungley places and just moving around can become a chore with the light rachets of most pins.

The RS is a nice looking reel and works fine, apart from that ratchet! I bought one because I liked the idea of being able to tighten the ratchet up when moving between swims, Personally I find the rachet on most pins too weak, and I seem to spend an annoying amount of time reeling up loose line...

I much prefer the Bob James to the River Specialist for trotting due to the single handed operation of the ratchet lever. The RS rachet is very stiff.

I'm not sure about the fishing gear, I think they might be taking the piss...:p https://www.temu.com/uk/vib-flash-bait-rose-gold-gun-black-glitter-slanted-slice-fishing-bait-for-fresh-and-sea-water-g-601099516991441.html?refer_page_sn=10012&r_pid=933&r_idx=43&refer_page_el_sn=200064

Don't be afraid to say what you think, Chris🤣🤣🤣

Having read all this I'm wondering if the forum could have a " best practice" sticky , if it doesn't already?

On a recent trip to the Wye I had some old pellets and some new, the old ones had been kept well sealed up and dry. They didn't smell any different to me, and it seemed they didn't smell any different to the Barbel.

Hi Tim, I was up there this week. To my knowledge, not that many beats have vehicle access along the bank. Lower Hill Court is one, and Middle Hill Court has parking right on the river and various pegs nearby, but you cannot drive along the bank. Coarse and game on the same beat? I'm not sure...

Have a look on fishing magic, there's a Chap on there who lives in that area and fishes it regularly.

Reflo power is my choice, followed by Silstar match team.

Don't take them on holiday, my 8000 OC is feeling decidedly rickety after taking a bit of a hammering from a few tropicals !

4 lb is a specimen where I fish!

I'm sure it's been for sale for a fair amount of time, I suspect there must be plenty of expensive to remedy problems with it.

I've used super slick too, and it's certainly good line, but find it's like rope for the breaking strain compared to j braid. I'm sure it's understated on diameter, and breaking strain as well.

I find Diawa j braid 8 strand very good, and reasonably priced. Use it for overseas stuff and never had a problem with it. Very strong for the diameter.

Yes, Huanzhou, I agree. I had a look at their website last night and it gave me that impression as well. I don't know much about Nash, but a brief search suggested it was basically a Carp fishing concern, so I assume by recruiting Martin they are hoping to get into the "specialist" market. Might...

Snooker and Darts?😂....in the old days☹ It's a sport for me. Hobbies are things like building models, pastimes are crosswords.....

I like 'em, and 4000d's are more than adequate for my fishing and very neat,imo. I seldom fish 2 rods, but when I do I think they're essential, and very convenient if you need a Pee, unless, of course, you are happy to wind in or just stand up and slash in the peg!

In my experience, "guides" are often inclined to interpret Club rules to fit their requirements. I'd report it to the Club.

It certainly has potential for some big fish , a good few years back a friend of mine had a 35lb Carp while fishing for Barbel there.