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Apologies, I was slightly out on what I thought I paid. Here is a copy and paste from my order confirmation showing description and price, discounted by 5% for buying a pair in one transaction. Retail price each was £159.99. I have the 1.75 TC versions as well. Free Spirit, Spirit Barbel...

I have a pair of those rods. The Spirit Barbel was one up from the Tamer model, both of which I think are now discontinued. They can be identified by a small gold whipping just above the handle (I think they were the "Spirit Gold" version I seem to recall paying about £130 per rod from Johnson...

Rich.....we need to go fishing. I owe you a guest day. Will be in touch.

My wife and I had a (non fishing) visit and stayed in Ripon. Plenty to do and see around the area.

I have a few old Rapidex reels and just think of it a "patina". So long as the mechanicals work I am happy.

For an all year round chub rod I would buy a rod that offers a quiver top. I rarely use the avon section as I prefer the sensitivity of a quiver tip especially in winter when bites are fewer and can be finicky. Most of my chub fishing is in winter so my choices are dictated by fishing in cold...

If it is repairs then they will direct you to "your dealer". As Richard says try Roger Hurst who builds the higher spec rods for them but he may only be able to help with those. The lower ranges come in as a finished product I believe. When I needed something "my dealer" quoted a long...

I think most rivers have started slowly. I found the first 2 or 3 weeks quite slow on the middle Trent but improved now. Water temps definitely rising now though.

The boxes were probably delivered by EVRI. I had a parcel from them a while ago that looked like the van driver had run it over!

Spam Fritters were the best meal for school lunches. Loved them and wish I could have them over again.

Look where the check lever is Rich! This one is currently on Ebay.

I have the 15ft Acolyte Specimen and I am a bit mixed with my views. This may be due to the fact my "go to" rod is a Free Spirit Hi-S Power Float rod also at 15ft (original version not the current model) The Acolyte has a faster tip which is great when casting lighter floats but as my barbel...

I have cracked the liners in the past and had just the liner replaced by a chap that does repairs for the local tackle shops. I realise it is too late if you have already removed the ring but worth noting for the future or possibly get the liner replaced with it off the rod to keep the rings...

I use Edge Tackle 8lb which is 0.22mm for all my barbel trotting and fid it performs well. It is supple and fine diameter for the breaking strain. They recently had a buy 2 get 1 free offer (not sure if it is still on) so I stocked up with 3 x 300m spools. I will change the line 2 or three...

I am off work for 12 days now. Not rushing out on 16th as I am going early a.m. on Monday on the Trent with a couple of mates with our float gear.

Before you spend a lot of money I suggest going to an Optometrist (Optician) for a sight test. Once we get into our early 40's a condition called Presbyopia sets in which is loss of near vision and adaption of our eyes to adjust focus from near to far and far to near. Obviously the age at...

I do think Korum tend to invent products for a need that does not exist. Like yourself, my first thoughts are that should you lean forward while wearing one of these for instance when returning a fish then the bait is going to tip out or your bait box is going to fill with water. Likewise if...

Another vote for PVA Products. Look out for their ebay auctions. I have picked up packs for next to nothing when there have been no other bidders.

I have the original FS 15ft Hi-S (not the latest one with the eva above the reel seat) and recently bought the Drennan Specimen in the same length (it's the one Richard had a go with). So far I have only used it for chub fishing and it appears to be more "tippy" than the FS. It is lighter that...

The one on ebay has it so assumed it was a standard feature. Apologies if I got that wrong.