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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    No bother; I spoke to Geoff Salisburyjust before the Carbotec feeder rods were launched and he said during field testing, anglers had hooked fish and then turned the rod through about 135 degrees so as to point the rod directly behind the angler 9and away from the water) and the rod action...
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Yes it was along with Omri Thomas. Won't reproduce the article in it's entirety but see the full Carbotec advert and explanatory article here https://www.carbotec.co.uk/match-rods/
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Large stand off rings indeed - wonder how they compare in size to those fitted to modern float rods? The Milo rod above is the relaunched model I was referring to ~ although it cant be an exact copy as the term 'parabolic' wasn't used in describing float rods until Carbotec popularised the...
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Interesting you should say that; in 1994 Milo launched two rods called the 'Titanic' and 'Revenger' at the National Angling Show in B'ham. I attended that show and saw the rods and loved the handle (screw down, all cork) and bought the Titanic on launch the following year - in the intervening...
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Agree Alec - it had completely passed me by that Masterline had produced excellent version of the three models; will keep an eye open for them from now on but from above it would appear they are very rare. I can be disorganised if uninterested in something but really like order and structure...
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    No, the Camaro was launched when still the original Normark - a lower priced range but still very good rods. They sell well on eBay.
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    Normark float rod buyers guide

    Here is an early version of the Avenger but iit might be the second version I think? This isn't my original 13' ( that was stolen while using it abroad) but is a direct replacement. I bought it in May 1993 from Leslie's of Luton; it was the first decent rod bought after a short absence from...
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    Shimano aero xr 5000

    Thank you; I'd like to buy it. If you pm me details we can take it from there. Roy
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    Shimano aero xr 5000

    Hello Richard Is one of the reels still available?
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    No longer required - Drennan specialist twin tip duo 12' 1lb

    ...and despite the eBay heading it appears to be the 1lb version?
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    Mitchell 300 FREE..of interest to anyone?

    Hello Daniel Excellent - let me have details in pm and we can take it from there RD
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    Mitchell 300 FREE..of interest to anyone?

    As per the title - I've a Mitchell 300 with 2 spare spools and seemingly in good working order; I was given it but have not used it so have no issue passing it on. Trying to make a little more room in a small tackle shed. RD
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    Shimano X-Aero 4000 FA BNIB

    Hello John, yes it does.
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    Shimano X-Aero 4000 FA BNIB

    Have an unused Shimano x aero as per the title; unused, never been on the bank, hasn't left the house. Taken out of box to check it over and that's it. Looking for £90 posteded
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    Barbel Days & Ways DVD, vol 1; free to a good home

    Okay Christian send me your address and I’ll get it in the post early this week. RD
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    Barbel Days & Ways DVD, vol 1; free to a good home

    As the title states; any use/interest to anyone? Gratis
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    Shimano Antares multi match 42/45 fast action REDUCED to sell

    Okay, lets sort out payment details - should still have them after paying for reel servicing you’ve done. R
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    Shimano Antares multi match 42/45 fast action REDUCED to sell

    Hello Richard - I’ll have the rod if it hasn’t already gone?
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    Of interest to some here?

    I recall (possibly incorrectly) some of you mentioning these rods (or similar) and thought this might be of interest. Hidden away in the listing and lots of other kit wrapped up with them unfortunately; apologies if in wrong thread or of no interest...
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