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    On the Telly - Grand fishing adventure

    The worst program on tv. Hamidi is totally ott, and i think all the fish Zamora catches have a better personality and camera presence than he does.
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    Item of tackle you wish you hadn't sold.

    Having an annoying tackle buying addiction there’s loads i regret selling, however i also do look at things and think why am i keeping them, they should be used. I could write a long list of what i wish i hadn’t sold, but then i could also write a long list of things I don’t understand why i...
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    Bail arms

    Having spent my life feathering and feeling the rig down from my younger years of carping i don’t think i’ve used an automatic bail arm for years. Only time i can think of was my early teens spinning for pike but that’s 20 years ago.
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    Drennan super feeder 11,6 -13ft help

    Is it similar to the medium feeder that does both lengths? If so was my go to chub rod, now use the new version after an unfortunate incident cutting down what i thought was an empty for tube.
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    Go to hookbaits

    Now the season has been going for a couple of months what’s your go to hookbaits? I always like maggot or small pellet at the start of the season, but as it goes on always find myself going from pellet, to meat, to boilie but can never settle on a winning method.
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    OMC magic twig

    You hear it in a video on the omc facebook page. It sounds like a mouse trap going off. That straight away put me off it before i even knew what it was. All the lakes i fish have banned it already and even if they hadn’t i’d never use it, just doesn’t feel right too me.
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    Harrison and Freespirit Rods

    3 x Harrison baby ballistas 11 foot 2.5lb tc. Japanese shrink handle, matt blank finish, fuji dps reel seat, 30mm fuji k series rings, carbon line clips. Made by Cotswold rods 3 years ago cost just over £1000. Literally used once as the owner of the special little lake i had them built for does...
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    Low stretch mono

    Looking for a low stretch mono for my barbel rods. Don’t fancy braid and toying with fluro as that’s low stretch but just seeing if there’s anything else / other recommendations.
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    Bens tackle shed clear out

    There’s 3 of them and they have abbreviated handle (think that’s all the s lites come in)
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    Bens tackle shed clear out

    Sold items removed
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    Bens tackle shed clear out

    Yes that time of year where i realise i buy way too much for the 2 days a year i actually get to fish Rods Ideally want to meet up within 20 miles radius of Reading for rods as postage is extortionate Fox kevlex specialist very good condition, 2 avon rods and quiver section. Is missing 1...
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    Best under £100 polarised glasses

    Get a pair of fortis switch that change with the light. Have glass costas, a pair of maui jim’s and a pair of oakleys (i’ve been a polaroids tart for years always thinking the expensive ones will make me see everything underwater). Have spent hours side by side on lakes and rivers with a friend...
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    NEW ! The grand fishing adventure

    Not saying it’s bad but each episode i’ve fallen asleep before the second break.
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    best 4000 size reel

    If you don’t want a baitrunner, daiwa theory sp4000a mine are now on my scope set up and i think they’re brilliant.
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    Wanted Dave Mason /Andy Sliwa barbel rod

    That’s good to know, I messaged him earlier this year and he said he wasn’t building at the time. Will ping him another one in a few weeks see if he gets any blanks in stock.
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    Wanted Centuary Armalite sorted 👍

    Expect to see it in the classified by the end of the month 🤣🤣🤣
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    Dedicated Chub Rod

    Best chub rod by a mile in my opinion. Don’t have to break it down with either to change from 11.6-12.6 https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/Shop/RodsFeederRods/Drennan-Medium-Feeder-Combo-116ft-to-126ft.htm
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    Okuma pulzar baitfeeder reels

    Love the 4000’s have replaced my thunnus 4000’s on my barbel rods. Thinking about getting the 6000’s for my scopes.
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    Burl cork

    Got some handles made out of the cork in image 1 think it’s nightfall possibly? Think it looks really nice.
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    What are your targets for the new season?

    Having had my permit for 4 years at £250 a year. I’ve fished it 3 times, so this year i’d like to try and actually get some value for money and get there a lot more.
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