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P.S. Nice thing about speedias is the rachet is easy to turn off and the only time I use it is when the rod is in the rest. Good fun to fiddle with though. Cheers

On the speedias I have the pawl is either way so I would say yes you can turn the pawl, but in doing so to get it out you might weaken the spring (which could be the problem). The pawl may be a bit worn or the spring may need to be a bit stronger or replaced. You can fudge tightening the spring...

I always have it running off the top. Is that wrong? I dunno seems alright to me though.

:) very funny Howard.

Perhaps it's about the size and width of it? i.e. the river in question. If the water is say the middle/lower Thames, Trent or lower Severn and it's 50/60... yards wide then fair enough fish opposite if owned by different clubs even if it is a bit naff staring at someone else all day. If it's...

Me too. Have appreciated your comments always Albert. Keep them coming. Nick

I don't think there is an alternative to etiquette and hopefully people reading this thread will understand that goes as a given with river fishing.

I can't see any argument is to be had. Of course it is bad etiquette to set up next to or opposite someone else that is there before you. It's happened a couple of times to me. I say my piece and if they can't see reason And move then I move. No point in spoiling the day.

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That Dave Gauntlet was getting a bit much... er hang on a minute. Looking forward to the succinct one liners and a bit of humour back too.

Thanks Graham you are a true gent. I'd be using a 1.5 t.c. Drennan series 7 Avon (the non tip section) and it seems right and through actioned - perhaps a little heavy for the roach but a good compromise for the chub and potential barbel I guess. Don't have too many rods. Thanks for the detailed...

That was down from Tyle Mill by the way! Not the Mill itself for which I'd gladly sell one of my kids to fish.

This may seem a stupid question, but but for a few sessions on the Stour last summer and rolling meat I don't think I've done much else for a year or so but ledger targeting barbel. What sort of weight of mainline and end line would you recommend for for float fishing for the hopeful roach, chub...

If you were to include smaller rivers as the Kennet and the Loddon Howard I'd say there is no time of the day not to catch, though oddly looking back there does seem to be a quiet spell for me from midday to 2/3pm which I can't explain. (then again I am capable of a quiet spell that can last...

Can I suggest that anyone getting tired can read Howard Cooke's recent reports of fishing with his dad on the River Wye, it will lift your spirits and help you realise/remember just how good this forum actually is and can be.