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just thought this was quite interesting. I have been contemplating buying a copy of Eel Chronicles by Steve Ricketts. found it rather interesting that the first seven reviews (all 5/5 apart from one 4/5) were attributed to the following contributors: Mrs. A - 5/5 J D Staples - 5/5 Mrs...

Mike, email Harrison rods. I recently did so asking what the difference was between the Torrix and the MUR (Multi Use Rod). I received an excellent informative response directly from Steve Harrison

Hi all, Just for info attached image L-R Wide Gape X, KKH, Target Speci. All size 10. Think I will be using the Wide gape x which looks very strong.

The Target Speci-Beaked Point in a size 10 Jim

I was using one of those when I had to hook and hold and here's the consequence. Hence my request 😃

Many thanks for the feedback and comments guys. As always, a wide choice of recommendations! I have ordered the Wide gape X and KKH to give them a try.

Thanks Jim, strong hook but not got the beak point. Used them in the past but on the Hants Avon/Dorset Stour found they needed replacing continually due to the gravel, "dinking" the point.

Thanks Simon 👍

Thanks Mark 👍

Hi Guys, Looking for a recommendation please. Beak point, barbed or micro barbed hook that is super strong. Size ideally 10. A real hook and hold type hook. Many thanks Rich

16lb! You're in the right spot 😄

As we are on the subject, had a simply lovely day roving for chub on the Hants Avon. Sunny all day with temps up around 24 degs. Cattle, horses, swans, little Egret, swifts, peregrine, a duck. Felt privileged to be sharing the river and meadows with them all.

A man after my own heart. Old Buddhist saying - the more you have, the more you have to worry about.

I would opt for boilies. You won't get any trouble from the trout with them.

I think Bittern can turn up anywhere too. I agree that they are localised but the point I am making is that they are out there but you may never have seen one. I was lucky enough to see a Bittern on the Hants Avon at Ellingham circa 2002. Never seen one since.

Do you believe in Bittern? How many have actually seen one?

Well let's hope that if somebody, unfortunately becomes quite ill that they sue the water authority responsible.

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Two years a go I spent an awful lot of time fishing a Hants Avon venue that used to hold a good head of barbel but doesn't do the business anymore. I had a solitary barbel of 1lb but in the December I saw a monstrous barbel roll. Focused all of my efforts in that area for the remainder of...

Fantastic - as always Dave. As has been suggested before, you really should do a book.