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    2.25lb rods, which won’t break the bank?

    Hi Anthony What are the neoteric like for distance tenching? Apologies if this takes the thread on a diversion but Ive been watching it with that in mind
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    Trotting for Barbel

    Hi Martin If you can find it there’s an article by Keith Speer on the site somewhere. He was a master of the art, but there some very good pointers for the less skilled, like me. Well worth looking up Edit: here it is...
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    DAIWA SENSOR LINE PROBLEMS

    yes, same problem with several spools
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    Catching at any cost

    In my experience it’s become more prolific. I normally fish the other VAC stretches but last winter I was struggling after a back op and when I noticed the car park was empty I liked the idea of a short walk and a couple of hours of catching. It was a bit silly, I don’t think the bait was in...
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    Cheaper pins

    I'm by no means an expert and dont fish regularly with pins anymore but I've owned all four of the pins you mention and I was least satisfied with the Speedia and ended up with the Sheffield and cant see me changing
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    Lightweight quiver and backpack.

    I got a TA quiver after reading this, seems great so far so thanks for the recommendations I’ve quickly realized how important tip protectors are, any recommendations gratefully received
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    Off the shelf Barbel rods

    I’ve owned the Xperts and now the X-Calibres in the same tc. If it makes any difference they were released quite a few years apart, and while the action is similar I didn’t feel like they were the same. The Omegas coming so soon after the X-Calibres that were a limited run and at the same...
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    Bream

    It is something to see when they’re rolling like that. Congratulations, well done
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    Wanted Nash ultralite chair

    The nash indulgence ultralight is the same weight and a decent chair imo. More expensive though
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    Which Deeper?

    Thanks for the replies. I lost cracked off on two spombs last time out so the tips are very welcome
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    Wanted,13ft Drennan Acolyte compact plus🎣

    There's one for sale on the Tenchfishers Facebook selling group page which is a closed group. £160 as new condition. Located near J13 M4, (RG20). Postage and new tube would be £24 insured. Let me know and I'll see if he'll sell to someone not on the Facebook group
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    Which Deeper?

    Thanks. Finding shoals of Roach on one of the big reservoirs I fish would be very helpful.
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    Which Deeper?

    Has anyone got experience of using Deeper sonars? I'm going to buy one for help with a new big pit with lot of bars and weed. Not interested in the fishing finding part of it, it would be for finding weed beds and bare patches, bars and deep areas, up to 70 yards Any advice on which model...
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    Tench 2024

    You might have already seen it but theres a new video of some top feeder match anglers which concentrates on fishing the heli rig. Bream but you might find it interesting Theres lots of underwater filming, they come to some interesting conclusions about the heli rig, hooklengths and hybrid...
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    Mini Baitrunners

    I’ve got them in 4000 size. They’ve been great for the money
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    Wanted - Korum X-Calibre 1.75tc

    Looking for one Korum X-Calibre 1.75tc Can travel from North London
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    Save the River Wye

    Thanks Does anyone know about River Action UK?
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    Budget Alarms

    https://www.bobcotackle.co.uk/shop/nash-siren-s5r-alarms Excellent value if you want alarms you’re able to use with a receiver. Good even if you don’t
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    Budget Alarms

    They look like the ones I bought from Ali Express for £1.99 each. They’re still working fine although I replaced them with Nash R3s when I needed a sounder box.
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    Drennan Spares

    Hi Steve, I sent you a pm
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