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Did you catch anything Gary?

Fair play to him for posting it.

Slightly off topic. Talking of powermesh rods. I bought an ex display 2.75 about 6 months ago. Which arrived in a padded bag that accommodates a ready made up rod and reel. A month ago another ex display came up from a different supplier. This one arrived in a standard rod bag. Which doesn't...

Hi, beat my pb yesterday with a 7lb13. Had 2 hookpulls on 14's (think I need to go bigger). Had a hook knot give. First time I can remember a palomer giving. Also lost a carp at the net. Still enjoyed myself plenty going on.

Good point I remember fishing at Bridgnorth. Going 6lb straight through, don't remember losing many neither.

Catfish love tench. So I've heard

Great fishing Graham

Been reading threads, where carp rods have been used for flood barbel fishing. I'm wondering how would that work vice versa. A 2.75 barbel rod for carp in a lake. What distance cast could you expect? Not having 50mm butt guides and a softer tip. What the stopping power would be like on 25lb...

Thanks guys. I'm now sorted, my brother gave me one he doesn't use.

I broke mine last October. Looking for a replacement. Any recommendations?

Thanks Alan

Ty Mark, the canal?

I'm considering getting a Mkaa ticket to tide me over until the rivers open. £45 to the end of this season. Has anyone fished their waters. Where's decent for certain species. E. g. Where have you a decent chance for tench? Or another venue for bream? Alternatively can anyone recommend a water...

Been reading this and am now wondering what size reels are people using with a 15+ rod+

One of the bailiffs has just banked a Lea 19.4 wow

I've a castizm 25qda on 2.75 powermesh. Works well.

Thanks Chris, I m getting muddled now. Might buy both lol. When I say QD, I don't mean the conversion caps/kit. Can you take the spring out like on some models?

Yes I noticed these Chris. Anyone used one and the 2600. How do they compare? Does anyone know if you can convert the 2600 to quick drag?

Yes Simon, same as ebay. Cheaper new, I'll wait I think.

Toolstation? 😳