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  1. Richard Isaacs

    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    To my knowledge Jim they have never been available directly from shimano to the uk.
  2. Richard Isaacs

    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    Thunnus wont ever be discontinued Jim. They are one of the most popular salt water reels going in the countries they are sold. The Americans and Australians absolutely love em and they ain’t stupidly expensive to purchase out there. It was never intended for the uk market hence why...
  3. Richard Isaacs

    Shimano Thunnus 6000.

    Just a cock up there I think Jon. The original thunnus reels were called ****F What it actually stood for 🤷🏻 Derek’s guess will probably be right or dam close
  4. Richard Isaacs

    Absolutely Gutted

    I like how he calls his son the F…..ing idiot for riding his moped over it! Who’s the f……ing idiot that laid it on the garage floor 🤦🏻‍♂️
  5. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    I’ve used a declorinater for my water changes from day 1. A worthy investment and not too expensive. You just connect it in the hose line
  6. Richard Isaacs

    Where you going ??

    Probably for the best Simon to be honest. You get some right Johnny 5 thumbs fishing down there that will drag em across the gravels and not move from their seat. Then there’s the idiots that trample through areas where the chub are still spawning I’ve seen that every season in the opening...
  7. Richard Isaacs

    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    I do the same mate. Dot em to the water just covers the the shoulders 👍🏻
  8. Richard Isaacs

    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    The video is fine Ian. The only comment I’d make is regarding float sensitivity or resistance felt to pull a float under. It’s actually a myth because the float has no bearing on how sensitive it is. It’s all down to how you shot it. Or how much weight or pressure is left over before it sinks...
  9. Richard Isaacs

    How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

    It’s a rod that has always intrigued me for years but I’ve never been able to get hold of a good and complete one before now. I paid proper money for it too but without a single mark on it and all complete in original bag, it was the example I was looking for. The fact that they were multi...
  10. Richard Isaacs

    How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

    I’d definitely love to give one a whirl I must admit though I’m not going to rush to get one now as I bought a tricast triaxial complete system practically unused a short while back and I’m quite taken back by it especially at its long lengths of 15/17ft. It’s so much nicer in action than the...
  11. Richard Isaacs

    How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

    The 15ft specimen float is brilliant for big barbel. My fishing pal @John Newman uses his and has landed some belters into double figures. Give it a try with some strong line. It will definitely not disappoint
  12. Richard Isaacs

    Unhooking mat

    Some are end to end at full size but they certainly don’t cause any discomfort to barbel in the slightest. all of these fish are between 14lb and 16,09 and as long as any fish afew pounds heavier from kw The only gripe I have with the length is there’s not much room at the business end to unhook...
  13. Richard Isaacs

    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    Type 3 anodized mate
  14. Richard Isaacs

    36inch rubberised landing net, who’s making them?

    If you want to spend a bit more money on something really strong durable and deep, I’ve got the very thing I would let go as I’m firmly using spoons now. I have a 36 inch triangle that was custom made and coated before the guy stopped making them It cost me a fair bit more than you would...
  15. Richard Isaacs

    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    I taught myself to cast with a centrepin which is definitely the longest route to success but worth while if you don’t know any one to teach it to you. It happens in stages or at least it did with me trying to master it myself and in the early stages, sure….. it ruins your days fishing! The...
  16. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    I’m finding the tench actually eat everything but only at night. They are quite destructive eaters moving anything that is in their way to get to food. They’ve knocked 2 plant pots over twice I’ve had to weigh them down. They love standard fish food pellets and flakes, maggots as a treat, corn...
  17. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    I’ve already got 4 chub. There’s no barbel going in. It’s not the right environment for them
  18. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    That’s good then. Your filter will still house plenty of bacteria to kick off. I didn’t have that luxury unfortunately and within a day or two of the fish going in I was taking steps with filter start and partial water changes to get my levels down. Luckily it didn’t take long to stabilize...
  19. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    That’s a proper professional one Lee. Nice
  20. Richard Isaacs

    Closed season project.

    I’ve got one of those pressure filters on mine too but it’s really got an easy life as the 450L wetland filter is doing most of the water clarity. I was told the pressure filters are fine but spec them at least 4x your pond volume if you are keeping fish or they just don’t cope. So I have on...
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