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  1. Paul Matthews

    Bit of a ask ?? 10ft float rod

    Look at the Drennan Puddle Chucker range. I use a 12 footer on my small river (far less than 25ft across) and am more than happy with it !! Have to say that I'd also happily use it with heavier gear for medium sized barbel/big chub.....
  2. Paul Matthews

    Good fun ,Try it

    Dace are the future !! I'm planning an evening with the hemp this week sometime !! Perfect conditions !!
  3. Paul Matthews

    That's not a Barbel!

    That's dinner for 8 lol !! Seriously, that's a stunner !! I had a 6lber by accident a few years ago and thought that was big !!! A fly fisherman would pay a LOT of money to catch that !!!
  4. Paul Matthews

    Hampshire Avon

    Nigel, That is a little of what BFW used to be and still should be about !! A true gent !!!
  5. Paul Matthews

    I am a bit reticent about posting this.

    Fair comment Kevin, please let's not let this one degenerate !!
  6. Paul Matthews

    fluorocarbon

    ESP Ghost Soft in 10lbs for me too, palomar or a simple double loop. The stuff is pretty good IMHO !! IQ is a good one too, but Ghost is cheaper. As far as the Drennan Fly Leader goes, I am led to believe that it floats !?!? Vanish ?? Utter pants !!! I believe that Krystonite is a good line...
  7. Paul Matthews

    Small river summer tactics

    My favourite tactic was to find fish, get them feeding and then present a bait where they wouldn't think of getting caught !!! Think margins, in the weed etc !! Once they are feeding confidently, you will be amazed how close in you can catch them !! Unfortunately my little river is a shadow of...
  8. Paul Matthews

    Advice please

    I'd try the Drennan Tench, it's meant for catching powerful fish. I have a Drennan 2 Piece 12 Foot Puddle Chucker and find that a good rod for pretty much anything an everything. The beauty being it comes with a zip up protective case which accommodates a made up rod broken down into 2, nice to...
  9. Paul Matthews

    2 x Fox Warrior S barbel 2.25tc 12' rods

    I'd wager Chub...............:D
  10. Paul Matthews

    An interview with.....

    I reckon you should come and video a session with me and Shippo !! Including the journey there and back !! You won't learn anything about fishing, but you will have a laugh !! lol Great stuff though chaps !!
  11. Paul Matthews

    ebay scammer

    I do tend to check out the feedback of a seller before I buy.........Once bitten !!
  12. Paul Matthews

    Stolen tackle.

    Thread closed as going no where fast !! If anyone has any info I'm sure Stevo will appreciate a PM..........
  13. Paul Matthews

    new challenges?

    Don't take this the wrong way, but if you do a quick Google search you will find most of what you need to know................... Plenty of club waters from what I can see, a walk during the closed season will reveal plenty I'm sure.
  14. Paul Matthews

    Shimano Reel service

    Another plug for Felindre, fast efficient service ! My 5000GTE's came back in less than a week feeling like new !!
  15. Paul Matthews

    2.25 tc rods

    I'm not getting involved.............
  16. Paul Matthews

    2.25 tc rods

    Some cheap carp rods of some kind ?? Probably would be 2 1/2lb TC though.......
  17. Paul Matthews

    Matt Hayes reckons rivers are had it - your views

    Right gents, lets not let this thread descend any further please !! This is a gentle reminder/warning from the Mods/Andy F. Most of what can be said, has been said here !! If you have nothing constructive to say then please don't drag things down. If you really do have such a difference of...
  18. Paul Matthews

    Matt Hayes reckons rivers are had it - your views

    I'm guessing that Andrew is speaking metaphorically !!!!! If you wouldn't be prepared to do it yourself, then don't sign the petitions !!! Applies regarding Otters, Cormorants or whatever !!!
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