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Yes Joe - excellent bags and bought a number sometime ago. Really well thought out bags - my favourite is the RUSH 72 - almost too many pockets and sections with very comfortable straps. Also the webbing loops to add bits and sections for extra capacity Only negative is the price. Cheers Bob

5.11 RUSH - one on left RUSH 72 and other RUSH 24. Great kit but expensive. Cheers Bob

Always been a fan of these....loads of pockets, zips, webbing and pouches. Maybe more later. Cheers Bob

Well I knew what you meant Neil. Accumulated lots over the years - some up to 3' plus. Must have hundreds of tips - carbon, fibreglass and even a wallet of hollow. Good way of salvaging some busted tips - instead of chucking them away......... TTFN Bob

Interesting. Made quite a few based on the 12' 1.25 Torrix blank. My own based on the now no longer available chestnut colour with plug in quivers and a plain second spare tip. Did a few with spliced tips as well. Great rod with plenty of power in the in the butt - more so than the i.5 I fancy...

Welcome Anthony - enjoy BFW.

Also agreed.

Harrison do a P1, P2 and P3 Beachcaster blanks 13.5 feet or so under the Torrix badge. P1 'Estuary', P2 'General' and P3 'Tournament' blanks. Still got a P1 and P2 blanks. Don't confuse them with Dave's P Predator series.

Built to last Cliff :). Double tips as well.

Reel Seats - Lots of reel seats around other than the 'standard' and de-luxe Fuji DPS 'pipe type'. The wind down type is uses most of the parts of the equivalent DPS apart from the tightening 'nut/screw. Personally hate oversized reel seats and exposed thread - but that maybe is me. Cringe...

Reckon that's summed it up for more modern rods and carbon. Some materials used in rod building can give you that initial crack and creaking, but that can be lessened in some areas by using appropriate materials. Fancy my old aramid/carbon Tricasts (early 80s) my have softened minimally but...

Chimera 3, Chimera 4, Torrix 2.25 or Free Spirit Hi-S Big Water to name just 4.

Wishing you all seasonal greetings and good fishing in the future. Cheers Bob

Seasonal Greetings from me as well. Cheers Bob

I tend to use a two pack that doesn't go brittle. Fix all my reel seats and most other fishing bits with it. Cheers Bob

Always found fluoro yellow and orange combo best for general fishing, low light conditions and against foliage/greenery. You can add a section(s) of white for night fishing. Just sayin' Some bits over the years (inc blobs) - excuse the crap photos.

Sorry to mislead but it would have to be done after stripping part of the handle to do a proper job. Try the PTFE tape for a temporary solution. Locking collars can also 'use up' some available screw thread especially on small size reel seats and larger reel foots.

Maybe a time for self moderation to avoid someone doing it for you. Play nice or not at all. Stay safe. Cheers Bob

Quite a few unfortunately. Wind down reel seats can loosen - even on Fuji. Sometimes happens when the reel seat is new when the reel foot and reel seat collars bed in. Other causes. If you have enough screw thread then it may be a good idea to fit a locking collar for extra security. Most...

Welcome Mark, enjoy BFW. Cheers Bob