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This is what I use - https://www.tackleuk.co.uk/Shop/Carp-Fishing-Thermometers/Reuben-Heaton-Thermometer.htm
Tied to a length of cord, dropped into a deep margin for 10 mins, seems fairly accurate
4000oc’s on 1.75lb for normal work/conditions
6000oc’s on 2.2lb for big flood/13ft 2.5’s Trent Flood
I’ve had Shimano oc reels since 2016 without issue.
I was after one of those, wasn’t impressed with it in the shop, tried it side by side with a nash indulgence ultra light and there is no comparison in comfort and build quality. Slightly heavier but still a very light chair. I’m 16.5 stone used the nash one without issue so far…...
All of these are worth subscribing to, some barbel, some mixed fishing.
Angling adventures -
https://youtube.com/c/ANGLINGADVENTURES-HD
Avon Angling -
https://youtube.com/c/AvonAnglingUK
Kenny Parsons -
https://youtube.com/user/KPanglingguide
Yorkshire River Rover -...
Powerpro 50lb you’ll have no problems with it.
(Buy from a reputable source as there is a lot of counterfeit powerpro braid out there, bleak hall sports sells genuine stuff)
always best to load the spool with a fair amount of braid as it lasts many seasons. Reverse the braid on the spool when...
P2’s are 11ft rods, fairly light action for a pike rod but with plenty in reserve. Dave does 10ft boat rods that might suit (P3/P4).
someone else has mentioned wychwood rods. I’ve a pair of 10ft 3lb wychwood extricator rods which are more than upto the job, well built double leg guides...
I’d drop down to a 1lb TC for perch, I was using a 1.25lb series 7 Avon and suffered from hook pulls. Changed to the more recent 1lb drennan specialists and landed significantly more fish.
No worries mate, my mate is interested in the x flite, he’s in Leeds working so collection shouldn’t be an issue. Can you pm me your number and I’ll get him to contact you as he isn’t a member in this forum
Thanks
Darren
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