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Now sold - thanks Michael.

A very versatile & beautifully finished rod which was ~ £200+ 20 years ago. An old review here: https://www.fishingmagic.com/the-shimano-antares-specialist-rod/ Approx 1lb 6oz t.c. If you fish smaller rivers it would be a first class rod for your barbel, either with the quiver top or as an...

In excellent condition & a lovely light rod for chub perch or smaller barbel. A classic Avon through action. I only have one put over quiver top for it, approx 1 ½ oz as best I can judge. I would prefer collection from Ripon North Yorks, as the best courier price I can find these days is...

We always had `Yorkshire pud` as yes, a pudding, when was a kid - just sprinkled with sugar. It bore no resemblance to the photo earlier - more of an inch thick pancake. Followed up at suppertime with bread & dripping. But that was in Worcestershire ...

I'm sure I recall the Yorkshire record of 12lb 11oz from the Nidd being taken on a square of Yorkshire pud - 1977 ...

Lovely Simpsons rod, I've used it for chub a few times over the years, had barbel up to 7lb on it & it's been up to the job. Test curve just about 1.25lb as far as I recall, threaded tip - I have swapped from float to leger with it as well. Action is well down the lower section when under...

Just got the Darent Valley in a 32" which is plenty big enough for me. Seems very well made with deep enough mesh & strong arms which `curve in a bit`. Some sort of polymer block but it does appear tough. If that breaks I'll replace it with an old Terry Eustace alloy one which could be used...

Rod now gone.

Thanks a lot for the helpful comments but it's probably gone - will update Friday evening. Cheers, Julian

Hello & thanks for the advice - I do have a response from someone local at the advertised price so I might need to honour it - am having a bit of a clear out. I'm a bit out of touch with prices for tackle & I don't want to use Ebay if possible. Thanks again, Julian

Very useful as a chub rod, probably not pokey enough for serious barbel fishing. Lovely action & the lighter`2` & `3` tips are ideal for stillwater - seems to be a favourite with bream anglers & the rod will handle carp up to doubles Ok in open water. A review from when the rods were released...

Hardly used & a useful tool for when the Swale or Wharfe is pushing through with extra water, or for bigger rivers. 2 quiver tips, 4oz & 6 oz. All rings & whippings perfect. Avon top never used. Original bag. Collection from Ripon only please. £65

Hoping someone could update options for posting rods for me. I've had a look & found it difficult to get a price under £28 for a tube 10x10 x 198 cm, 2.9kg. It seems that's just too long for most couriers. Is it just another case of inflated prices these day `because we can get away with it`?

Lots of looks but no takers so £50 collected would be Ok.

I bought this ages ago & it's had hardly any use - the carp spot never came to fruition. I did wonder if it would suit heavy water barbel fishing for some of you on here. My local rivers don't need such a powerful rod. Ref no is ANT12275FA. I have the original bag for it. I'm at a loss to pick a...

Couldn't resist this photo - Castleford in 1974 - bit too much deteregent in the Aire ....

All that time ago it was largely market gardening - sheep were up on Bredon & the hills though. I'm in North Yorkshire now & chicken farms seem to be the choice for profit. They smell dreadful & I'm not sure many people who buy the product are very clear about the conditions the birds are raised...

I'm really sorry to hear that about the Isbourne. I used to cycle to various spots along it & catch chub & dace when I was a kid - about 60 years ago... I dread to think how many tons of fertiliser have been applied along those fields since. I do hope you find a few fish - you could always rely...

I hope you didn't electrocute any fish!

I was hoping the prison might be just like Devil's island ....