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  1. Andy Bell

    Maxima chameleon

    still got Maxima 2lb on my 506M's cant beat it for light waggler fishing
  2. Andy Bell

    best ABU closed face reel

    If you are Match fishing then yes there is a big advantage with 2 pickup pins, even just normal fishing then the balance is better and the pins last twice as long before needing replacing, I'd do it every time......
  3. Andy Bell

    Reel advice

    Shimano TwinPower XT-RB 4000 if you can find one, absolutely bomb proof!
  4. Andy Bell

    Reel to match Drennan Duo 1.5

    Shimano Twin Power 4000 XT-RB
  5. Andy Bell

    Drennan rod spares - what are the chances?

    I went through the direct route when i needed some spare rings for a super specialist duo, and then a rod bag for the same...... and have always found them very obliging and helpful.
  6. Andy Bell

    Mitchell Match 440A

    Generally speaking the "A" models were the later ones & had a red seal around the gear casing, also the gearing inside was poorer quality. The bail arm mechanism was prone to skipping teeth under pressure, causing the bail arm to not close. i wouldn't dream of using mine for any sort of feeder...
  7. Andy Bell

    Daiwa Amorphous Whisker 11/13' Feeder

    I still have an original Whisker Kevlar 11/13 a little bit heavier but still a lovely rod, you used to be able to get a hollow tip for them, to cope with heavier loads/bigger fish, they certainly did one for the Whisker Kevlar & the later Connoisseur which i also have, i dont think youll need to...
  8. Andy Bell

    Cambs/ Beds Barbel

    There are some substantiated rumours of fish close at hand, I live in Somersham, but am lacking the time to chase fish at the mo.... if you PM me i could give you some pointers to where the fish have been reported in the past.....
  9. Andy Bell

    Shimano Reels

    Pm for you sorry cancel that..... i was hoping for a plain 3000 GT, not a GTM
  10. Andy Bell

    Rod for big chub and barbel.

    There’s a 1 1/2lb super specialist duo on eBay right now, no bids, 6 days to run
  11. Andy Bell

    Rod for big chub and barbel.

    What you really want is a Drennan Super Specialist Duo if you can find one ....The 1 1/4 is Absolutely perfect for chub, the 1 1/2 is brilliant for floater fishing for carp to high doubles
  12. Andy Bell

    Rod for big chub and barbel.

    Drennan series 7 specialist Avon 11 foot & 12 foot come in 1 1/4 & 1 1/2lb tc's
  13. Andy Bell

    Some rods on e-bay

    ALL gone now.............
  14. Andy Bell

    Float Rod Problem

    As an ex match angler the only polish I ever used was pledge, and still is.... The reason is is that pledge is beeswax based, whereas Mr sheen is a synthetic. The added bonus of using a wax polish is that the wax fills any tiny scratches in the surface so prolonging the life of the rod. As for...
  15. Andy Bell

    Back barbelling

    So you'll be catching bugger all in shorter sessions then?
  16. Andy Bell

    Some rods on e-bay

    Medium feeder now gone, only the 12' 10"s left.....
  17. Andy Bell

    Some rods on e-bay

    the 12'10"s are brand new & perfect, the others apart from the medium feeder are gone......
  18. Andy Bell

    Some rods on e-bay

    Pair of Drennan 12’10” Barbel specialists as new £300 Pair of Drennan 12’ Super Specialists 1 1/2 lb as new £160 Drennan 11’6” Medium Feeder excellent condition £70 Photos & more detail on e-bay Or contact me direct on here Andy
  19. Andy Bell

    Abu 501 advice.

    The 501 was pretty bomb proof, if its as good as you say & you'd like one then why not? the anti reverse can be restored, i have several pawls if you want one.... If its not already got it, fit a second pick-up pin, much improves the pick-up, i only ever used to put 100 turns of line on my...
  20. Andy Bell

    Some rods for sale......

    As mentioned in another post.... I have the following: A pair of Drennan Super Specialist (Single Top) rods, 12' 1 1/2lb TC ideal small river barbel rods....will also easily handle carp to mid doubles. Both rods in perfect condition, original rod bags etc....looking for £150 ono plus...
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