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  1. Bob Gill

    EA Bait production...... Anyone remember???

    RH did a bait that was black, sweet and spicy with Ultraspice and Leaf Spice EA back in the 2000's. One of his mixes was black and sticky I seem to remember? Cheers Bob EDIT more like the 80's
  2. Bob Gill

    Free Spirit HI S 12ft Barbel X2 "SOLD"

    Have recently built a pair of FS Big Waters and a pair of Torrix 2.25 and IMO there is quite a difference. At the end of the day quite a bit rests on personal preference. Cheers Bob
  3. Bob Gill

    Free Spirit HI S 12ft Barbel X2 "SOLD"

    Yes, Dean makes some very special rods.
  4. Bob Gill

    Snapped torrix

    Hi Lea, I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune regarding the tip on your Torrix and thank you for providing the picture - which enabled me to research the order more fully. The tip appears to have fractured 'cleanly' and in a position that would indicate a replacement tip would be pretty much the...
  5. Bob Gill

    Desperately need 5000 XTEA Gold Spool to swap or buy

    Replaced all my gold XTEA spools for silver - not sure I still have the golds - maybe somewhere.
  6. Bob Gill

    New chub rod

    Sadly, the blank on the Dave Mason and the later substitute are long gone.
  7. Bob Gill

    Diawa powermesh reel seat

    Reel seat and reel feet vary slightly in dimensions - enough to make quite a difference in 'fit' when using certain make and size combinations. Wind down seats are quite prone to loosening. Clone DPS 'pipe' type fittings can have a shorter thread available. Example - PacBay seats compared with...
  8. Bob Gill

    One rod

    Must admit to really liking that particular 'Stick' Terry :cool:. Looks especially good with the Rolling Pin. Cheers Bob
  9. Bob Gill

    Replacement rod ring for Daiwa powermesh.

    Must be going daft - got it in my mind that it was a tip ring. Apologies.
  10. Bob Gill

    Replacement rod ring for Daiwa powermesh.

    Most tip ring measurements for 'tube' diameter go up/down in size steps of 0.2 mm. Example 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 ............ Cheers Bob
  11. Bob Gill

    Tidal trent.

    Has the spore of a relatively recent individual, already mentioned by a fellow member. Cheers Bob
  12. Bob Gill

    Split shot advice

    Olivettes most of the time for me.
  13. Bob Gill

    Rod Identification Please

    Also would agree with highly likely to being Andy/Jill Orme built.
  14. Bob Gill

    Red letter day.

    Great results Richard, well done - great angling.
  15. Bob Gill

    Steven Devereux RIP

    Very sad remember him well and his valued contributions. RIP and sincere condolences to his family and friends. Bob
  16. Bob Gill

    New member.

    Welcome Tim, hope you enjoy your time with BFW. Cheers Bob
  17. Bob Gill

    Reels

    Find the so called 'small egg' handles on my Thunnus 4000 quite comfortable to use. Cheers Bob
  18. Bob Gill

    Reels

    Think it was from a place called A&M Angelsport. Cheers Bob
  19. Bob Gill

    Reels

    Got mine (Thunnus 4000) from Germany at £154 each a couple of years back. My 4000 D spools fit as well (if you can put up with the different colours).
  20. Bob Gill

    Another New Member

    Welcome Tim and enjoy BFW. Cheers Bob
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