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    Which of these rods.....

    Hi Richard, do you have any more pictures of the first one, loving that whipping colour combination?
  2. M

    Which of these rods.....

    You are right, was told by a friend ot was the original blank but I've just double checked and it's not. Might be a good thing for me though as I don't want an out and out barbel rod. I know this nrw version isn't as well regarded do you, or anyone else, know why?
  3. M

    Which of these rods.....

    I am going to go and have a look at them. Have you seen his specialist float?
  4. M

    Which of these rods.....

    Cheers mate, it was the old free spirit I was talking about to be fair, I should have made that clear. Mark currently has them in stock to build and I'm very tempted.
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    Which of these rods.....

    I want, don't need but really want a hand built, custom float rod. There aren't many options so have narrowed it down to these three. Mark Tunley specialist float Free spirit 15ft power float Harrison GTI (not sure on which model) It will be used predominantly as a trotting rod for chub but...
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    pair of shimano 3500b reels wanted

    There's 3 on Facebook from one of the reel collectors. Says they are like new condition, he wants £400. I've no idea if that's a fair price or if you are even interested, just thought I'd let you know.
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    @Chris Belcher where are you based mate? Hampshire Tackle have a load of demo rods made up for people to test before you buy. If your not a million miles away might be worth considering.
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    Mine are the 12'6" mate and I absolutely love them, although not used them a great deal, only casting about 50 yards. I did have 3 carp on them, 2 over 30lb up to 38lb and they were beautiful to play fish on. They replaced my 12'6" Torrix TE and I wanted something very similar so was recommended...
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    Yeah I get that, very much personal preference. I would say though that plain white I found almost useless. But with the orange, and I'm sure other colours would work as I think it's more about breaking the white up, it works very well for its intended purpose.
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    Will be the upper mate. After a lot of research I found out that a lot of people think these aren't over gunned even for general, summer level use. I wanted a pair of rods so thought I'd get these as they will cover all situations when I want to use 2 rods but will always use my 11ft 1.75 if I...
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    Yeah mate, the collars are very nice. I absolutely love the white tip and orange whipping, not seen it done elsewhere and it's a lovely touch. Didn't even consider isotopes, which has annoyed me as I remember seeing yours and thought I'd get them next time but completely forgot.
  12. M

    New custom Torrix finished.

    For the Thames mate.
  13. M

    New custom Torrix finished.

    There's a few more, older ones though, these are just the ones I've had done recently. And more on the way......
  14. M

    New custom Torrix finished.

    They actually are built by Duncan Smith at Hampshire Tackle, how did you guess 🤣
  15. M

    New custom Torrix finished.

    And my Aviators, all built by Duncan Smith at Hampshire Tackle.....
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    Incase anyone is interested, my 11ft Torrix.....
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    New custom Torrix finished.

    12ft 2.25lb Torrix. Gloss finish. Full Cork. Short, half inch flair above reel seat. Fuji BSVAG Alconite rings, 8 plus tip. White sight tip with orange whipping on top two rings. 25mm butt. American Tackle Gloss black 18mm DPS. Hand built by Duncan Smith at Hampshire Tackle who has also built...
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    Warm fishing jackets & trousers

    Is their a particular reason you want the Aqua? It's bang average and overpriced for what it is. If you just want waterproof/breathable as opposed to warm then the Korda dry kore is pretty good and a lovely material, no 'crunch' if you know what I mean. Ideally, proper waterproof clothing...
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    Warm fishing jackets & trousers

    The Fortis Tundra jacket and salopettes are incredible. 25,000 HH and 25,000g/m2 breathability rating. The material is much harder wearing than the SJ clothing range, which is their collaboration with Snugpak. The Tundra isn't Fortis X Snugpak but I wouldn't be at all surprised if Snugpak made...
  20. M

    Lone angler Trefor West Barbel rod

    Hioe this is allowed. Brand new one for sale here.... https://vintagefishingtackle.co.uk/product/brand-new-lone-angler-12%e2%80%b2-trefor-west-barbel-fishing-rod/
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