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Allcocks Match Aerial 4 1/2" For Sale with original box.
Very good condition (see photos).
Serviced and new line guard fitted by Gary Mills.
£230 includes UK post.
An exellent example of this classic iconic reel.
In the winter because Barbel do not move around so much you need to place a bait close to get a reaction so I cast around to different areas in the swim to try to find one, if no bites after an hour move to another swim and repeat. Using the lightest lead you can get away with to just hold in...
The Peacock Inn near Tenbury Wells used to sell day tickets for a stretch of the Teme years ago but don't know if they still do: https://www.thepeacockinn.info/ Might be worth giving them a ring.
I have tried various types of tinned meat but personally found that while they will all catch fish, spam always outfishes other varieties and I use meat 90% of the time. However I have found that you need to use spam fresh out of the tin when it has that fresh meaty smell which tends to...
Not sure where this thread will end but if there is one thing I have learned when Barbel fishing is keep it simple.
Free running leger, Rubber Buffer Bead, swivel and hook trace. the only variables as far as I am concerned is size of weight, material (braid or mono) - length - strength of hook...
How accurate are any scales Richard unless you can calibrate them before use. I thought with these you can instantly see an approx weight as soon as you lift the net out of the water. If it is a specimen you can use set of more accurate scales carried in rucksac. Otherwise to the nearest 8 ozs...
Just been made aware of these so ordered one, looks a very interesting concept and would save weigh slings, separate scales and if you can unhook the fish while still in the net in the water (appreciate not always possible) even having to use the unhooking mat. May not be accurate to exact...
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