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  1. Simon Archer

    Wanted Powermesh X 2112B Quivertips

    Have a look here, Roger. https://www.fishingspares.co.uk/1501-quiver-tips https://billyclarke.co.uk/2013-quiver-tips Might actually be the same site.
  2. Simon Archer

    Spliced tipped float rods.

    My spliced tip rods, I've got four of them. Perfect for a 4 x 4 Ultra Lignum stick float. 2.1lb Bayer to a 0.08 hooklength. Running it down the upper Trent is perfect for the size of the silvers in there. If the odd Chub does decide to open it's mouth and have a nibble, just enough power to...
  3. Simon Archer

    Normark float rod buyers guide

    The match team back in the day. BR left to right, ?? Martin Foulkes, John Cockayne FR Pepa Luxa, Geoff Salisbury, Steve Jackson.
  4. Simon Archer

    Normark float rod buyers guide

    After reading all the posts on this topic, I'd be interested to actually know what rod my friend has. It could be an early Carbotec. The handle looks the same as a Normark, it has a screw down reel fitting. Not sure about the tip ring, as I haven't had a hold of it. The action of it with a upper...
  5. Simon Archer

    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Wasn't Geoff Salisbury massively involved with all this Normark/Diamura/Carbotec rod building. My understanding was Diamura, for what ever reason, stopped supplying Normark with their blanks, Geoff then went off and started Carbotec, using the Diamura blank as almost a direct copy of the...
  6. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    Richard, I'm just winging it at the moment. I've made 2 x 100g batches of boilies, giving me about 80 baits, enough for one or two sessions on the upper Trent. As I only bought a small amount of ingredients to start with, I don't have the luxury of making up a larger amount of my dry ingredients...
  7. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    Second batch. This time rolled on a mates Gardner rolling table. Worked the mixture a bit too much, started off nice and round but ended up with barrels and a drier mix in the end. Not bad though, and good enough to use. Made the sausages as we went along, rather than all in one go. Think we...
  8. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    First batch hot out off the pan. Ever so slightly sticky, so a bit more dry ingredients required, but not much. Now drying out in the garage.
  9. Simon Archer

    ***WANTED*** Grey X-Flite Barbel Rod.

    I use the Prodigy. I can vouch for them if you can't find any X-flites.
  10. Simon Archer

    ***WANTED*** Grey X-Flite Barbel Rod.

    Just out of interest, what was the difference between the X-flite and the Prodigy ??
  11. Simon Archer

    ***WANTED*** Grey X-Flite Barbel Rod.

    There's a couple on eBay, Rob.
  12. Simon Archer

    The worst eBay selling description ever

    Interesting. I've had a photo taken off the internet (possibly off here) and used as part of an advert on FB marketplace. The thing is the rods and reels for sale aren't the same as in the picture.
  13. Simon Archer

    Crimping nylon booms

    I've crimped 25lb Amneisa with the Korda 06 crimps. As long as you crimp them properly (I didn't first time) they are quite secure, and as you say, very neat. The 06 crimps are a very snug fit. Have you looked at the Gemini booms, Alan. Now they are very neat...
  14. Simon Archer

    New reel.

    I bought a Daiwa Connoisseur 14' power float rod earlier this year. Teamed it up with a Daiwa 4012 TDR. Not had chance to use it yet, but they feel nice in my hands.
  15. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    I've followed this guy's guidance for making boilies.
  16. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    https://aabaits.co.uk/product/hnv-fishmeal-base-mix/
  17. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    It’s off the AA baits website. That’s where I’ve bought most of my ingredients from.
  18. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    Here's a 100g test mix I've put together. Not rolled any yet as I'm waiting for nearer the season. Pretty simple TBH, nothing too in depth to start with. As it stands at the moment I'm just trying to not get too involved in buying loads of ingredients, just a fishmeal base mix, then add one...
  19. Simon Archer

    Normark float rod buyers guide

    I have a friend who worked in Exeter angling around the time Geoff Salisbury was the brains behind Normark rods. Geoff used to take him to matches all over the country. My friend has a Titan I believe, that Geoff gave him. A totally unbranded prototype that is unmistakably a Normark. I've seen...
  20. Simon Archer

    Making your own bait.

    Ordered a few bits off the AA baits website. Made quite a saving over JBs stuff, so we'll see how I get on. Spicy Crab and Garlic anyone ??
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