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A barrow is the way to go Graham, very easy to push over most terrains and light. I have a one wheel version which is removable and then folds flat. Trolleys are a bit of a struggle over fields.
Yes Chris I’m referring to the ci4 2500fd reel, but the fact still remains the key advantage of the ci4 range is the lightness to strength ratio. Tbh I don’t get what the difference is between a lure fishing reel and a float fishing reel - I use the fast retrieve Legalis LT version for my float...
If it’s going to be sat on a rod rest for most of its life, you’re effectively paying a premium for a characteristic you’re not utilising - the reels lightness. I have a ci4 2500 for lure fishing where it’s lightness is an asset when casting repeatedly all day. Have to say I wouldn’t buy one now...
I have one for far bank swims which a bait dropper struggles you reach - spoppers cast much better than droppers. For close in work I use ground bait or a dropper ( don’t want to risk losing my spopper).
Tide times are key on short sessions and size of tide can also make a difference under certain conditions. One thing I would say is you’ll need more bait than on the Ribble, under favourable conditions, especially if you want multiple hits of fish. I haven’t had much luck roving on the tidal, to...
I have had a high grade homemade milk protein bait on one of my two rods for nigh on 15 years and I can honestly say it hasn’t outfished the high grade homemade fish meal on the other rod, but on some venues/sessions it has, and vice versa, which is precisely why I continue to fish with two...
Agree Chris esp 40ltr is excellent and reasonable price. I did have a Saber compact rucksack which I initially thought was excellent until the zip fell apart. Now have a Drennan roving bag Instead which I like.
If you’re fishing in water temps which lock up the oils in fish meal baits, my experience is you’re robably not going to catch much, whatever your bait. Any quality boile, pellets and spam all catch plenty of barbel summer and winter (when conditions are favourable).
I absolutely love it : the gentle humour, the life reflections, and the stunning scenery, but Bob’s lack of progression and in some episodes the total or near total lack of fish, are two ways in which it could be improved. I still think many non anglers struggle to understand the point of...
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