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  1. Matthew Thomas

    Twist or bust

    Could it not be a spliced tip of some sort?
  2. Matthew Thomas

    Clutch or backwind?

    Clutch every time but reel must be a front drag quality product
  3. Matthew Thomas

    Pair Drennan Martin Bowler 2.25lb for sale

    Jamie just my opinion I have sold a LOT of tackle over the years most at a big loss as others have said stick it on eBay and see How they fare on a Buy it now Personally I'd split them as you will get a better return
  4. Matthew Thomas

    Pair Drennan Martin Bowler 2.25lb for sale

    As a heads up to realistic price I paid £90 for one second hand and I paid 200 for two free spirits , I know they are about 160 new but in reality you can halve that once second hand The only blanks that keep their value IMO are Harrison's
  5. Matthew Thomas

    A fishing chair that isnt really a chair but you can sit on it. And it carries stuff.

    Someone should redo the "gadabout " chair that McClaren made in the 70s - better than the cheap chinese steel copies that are around now as it was tubular alloy and quite light teamed with a small rucksack it would be great
  6. Matthew Thomas

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    X aero 4000FA - best reel I've ever had, with a drag that purrs and not snatchy like all shimmy baitrunners
  7. Matthew Thomas

    Freespirit carpy gear wanted

    Getting rare now bud, I'm still a camo lover but hard to find these days
  8. Matthew Thomas

    Winter clothing

    Deerhunter trousers and jacket although you might not like the price plus it's not waterproof but an outer shell sees to that Boots I use Brashers or for wetter conditions I've just bought some neoprene wellies (wychwood)
  9. Matthew Thomas

    Fishing Trousers

    Salopettes for winter, keep an eye out in tk max
  10. Matthew Thomas

    Mountain Bike

    Yep my Santa Cruz was a 5k build , sold it though as too much bike for me Scott are a great brand and this is not a bad bike to be fair for a starter "proper" mountain bike
  11. Matthew Thomas

    Stove

    Primus Multifuel , gas or petrol winter or summer no issues
  12. Matthew Thomas

    New Hinders Elips.

    Cue a load of folk in their man cave with pellets and a sanding block
  13. Matthew Thomas

    Flying Radios....

    I managed to leave a full tf gear camo winter suit behind one night
  14. Matthew Thomas

    Lightweight rods( not test curve )

    I'm after a rod to hold all day, I've had plenty of barbel rods over the years but as my fishing has been primarily static weight wasn't an issue as they have been on sticks or on a pod I've just found a few methods that are really producing results with moving baits but the rod I'm using is...
  15. Matthew Thomas

    Hinders Elips Pellets

    I miss the barbel busters
  16. Matthew Thomas

    power walker

    Mate(Jason Hersey ) had the power porter which was a lot of money but great for long walks but so bloody bulky
  17. Matthew Thomas

    Harrison 4 piece Avon 11ft

    Well it's not getting used and so the time has come to sell this Harrison 4 piece Avon 1.8lb tc 11foot Good condition apart from dirty cork and has been kept either in a tube or a thinking anglers rod bag. I would prefer pick up and I'm in Notts but would post if needed These rods...
  18. Matthew Thomas

    Tyson , the fishing dog

    Tyson Mark,Sue, Sad news indeed, what a wonderful innings he had to get to 19. All the best Matt
  19. Matthew Thomas

    Early Stanton Centrepin help

    I got a special tool off Cliff Adcock but as he no longer owns the business I doubt that's a goer. It looked like a flat disc with two points on the end for going into the grooves, you could easily make one out of sheet steel and a hacksaw
  20. Matthew Thomas

    Long hooklink casting

    After spending years working out how to cast zigs the best way is out of a bucket But put a ova nugget on your hook to mask it as I have been know to throw my bucket into the water lol
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