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    Ridge monkey head torch 150 ***SOLD****

    Yes Please Richard PM sent
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    Shimano 5000 RE x 2 + 3 spools. Excellent. Double handles.

    Graham you haven't mentioned a price
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    WANTED - Rapidex 2

    Hi Steve Glad you are pleased with it. Havent got the river feeder but will keep a lookout just in case Tight Lines Mike
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    WANTED - Rapidex 2

    Steve You have a pm
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    Keeping 3 piece rods set up

    I have 4 trotting rods permanently set up. All are fitted with centrepins. Once I have finished fishing I move the float down to the olivette next to the swivel on the hook link. I then reel in until the float is near the tip and attach the hook to the ring which is nearest in keeping the hook...
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    Bruce Ashby Barbel Rods - Info Please

    I have just acquired A couple of 11' Bruce Ashby Barbel Rods. One states 1 1/8lb TC and the other 1 1/4lb TC. I assume they were made in late 70's or 80's. The blanks are very slim. I understand Ashby was known for Carp rods but cannot fine info on others The test curves seem low for Barbel...
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    Maggot Feeder Rigs

    As the weather cools I am using maggot feeders more often for both chub and barbel. However I find I am carrying around too many varieties of feeders and trying out too many different rigs which means I am spending a lot of time not having bait in the water while I am faffing around. Thoughts...
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    Chair Recommendations

    Hi Paul I cannot advise you as I have not used a brolly for probably at least 8 years I find them to cumbersome. I prefer either to sit in the rain with waterproofs or go home. Even so I still have 2 or 3 in my tackle shed just in case. Re my chairs I should have said my Duralite without arms...
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    Chair Recommendations

    Fox Duralite Chair for me after a lot of research I have one and it is great. My most used chair. I also have the Fox version without arms and the Fox Highback EOS 2. They cover all my needs.
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    What Scales Please?

    Thanks for all the comments. I will take your advice Richard and buy the Avid scales. Hopefully they won't disappoint me as I have been with the RH 9000 All I need to do after that is catch something to weigh Mike
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    What Scales Please?

    Looking to buy new scales as another of my Reuben Heaton 9000 has packed up. Still have another three of them but find them a bit of a pain or maybe it's just me. Not really bothered if digital and they don't need to be big enough for large carp. Just for river fishing. As long as they are...
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    Recommendations sought: Float Rod for trotting for Roach & Chub

    James If interested I have a 14' Drennan Matchpro to sell which is a slightly more powerful than an ultralight. I live close to the Avon just outside Downton. If interested give me a pm Mike
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    Home Page Picture

    Well done John You truly deserve it Regards Mike
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    Rod Identification Please

    Thanks Colin but I don't get involved with that. Tried it once but not for me Mike
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    Rod Identification Please

    Thanks All Guess I will definitely describe it as a Seer rod then Many thanks again Mike
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    Rod Identification Please

    I have an early 12' carbon rod call "The Avon Trotter" but it appears not to have the makers name. Above the rod title between the whipping there are three letters the first of which could possibly be an S followed by two letter E's Between the next lower whippings are what appear to be the...
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    custom made rod bags

    I have used Ellen for some time and been very pleased with her work but she did stop for a while a year or two ago. It's good to hear she is making them again. I will certainly contact her. Thanks for the info Mike
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    Canon powershot g6

    Hi Chris Well some years ago on the forum the camera was really recommended by one of our members. So much so that I went out and bought a lightly used one. Problem was I never used it myself. I still have it boxed and with all the extras. i keep meaning to sell it but always forget. if you...
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    A year on the water. Theo Theobold.

    Hi Graham I have a copy what do you want to know Mike
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