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I picked up a pair of Sundridge Hooper Barbel rods some years ago and have never used them. May take one out in the next couple of weeks on the Avon. Liked his book as a lot of it was relevant to my local rivers. RIP.

Hi Stephen I have heard some say yes it is, but my own experience with a 14' Acolyte Plus is no it isn't. Even with large chub fighting through the strong flow (Hants Avon in winter) and heading towards undergrowth on the far bank I find it hard work and a bit daunting. Maybe I am not using...

Oliver you will get varied and conflicting advice from our members as everyone has their own opinion as to what centrepin to use. Even though price may be irrelevant I would still suggest you don't pay too much for your first pin. Buying more expensive models can come once you have decided if...

Roger My wife is on her second Juke and she has always been pleased with them. We have never had any major problems with either. I have just tried putting my barbel rods ( already set up and in a quiver} and it fits but does extend some way over the centre arm. There is a panel that can be...

Just acquired this little gem. Never seen one before. The obvious question is why would you need one? The next is how does it work as if the line is supposed to go through the coil at the end of the spring loaded arm surely the line will get tangled when one strikes? Were these common place at...

Bit of a long shot but has anyone got the rod sleeve for a Drennan Acolyte Ultra 14' they don't require? I know I can get other bags to fit but being sad I would like the correct one Mike

Thanks for all the advice Just to say I have purchased one Shimano Stradic 3000 GTM RC and am looking for another at a reasonable price. Also I have loaded up with new line my Gary Mills/ Fred J. Taylor specialist pin, so they should cover my needs Thanks again Mike

Many thanks Richard Arrived and left it to the Mrs to work out how to change the colour etc. Simple now she has shown me. Thanks again Mike

I rarely fish lakes and most of my river fishing is with centrepins but thinking of float fishing stillwaters on occasions during the river close season. Up until now I have had a pair of the old Shimano Aero 3500GT baitrunners but I will keep them for legering for tench What suggestions for a...

Yes Please Richard PM sent

Graham you haven't mentioned a price

Hi Steve Glad you are pleased with it. Havent got the river feeder but will keep a lookout just in case Tight Lines Mike

Steve You have a pm

I have 4 trotting rods permanently set up. All are fitted with centrepins. Once I have finished fishing I move the float down to the olivette next to the swivel on the hook link. I then reel in until the float is near the tip and attach the hook to the ring which is nearest in keeping the hook...

Donation made Many thanks Mike

I have just acquired A couple of 11' Bruce Ashby Barbel Rods. One states 1 1/8lb TC and the other 1 1/4lb TC. I assume they were made in late 70's or 80's. The blanks are very slim. I understand Ashby was known for Carp rods but cannot fine info on others The test curves seem low for Barbel...

As the weather cools I am using maggot feeders more often for both chub and barbel. However I find I am carrying around too many varieties of feeders and trying out too many different rigs which means I am spending a lot of time not having bait in the water while I am faffing around. Thoughts...

Hi Paul I cannot advise you as I have not used a brolly for probably at least 8 years I find them to cumbersome. I prefer either to sit in the rain with waterproofs or go home. Even so I still have 2 or 3 in my tackle shed just in case. Re my chairs I should have said my Duralite without arms...

Fox Duralite Chair for me after a lot of research I have one and it is great. My most used chair. I also have the Fox version without arms and the Fox Highback EOS 2. They cover all my needs.

Thanks for all the comments. I will take your advice Richard and buy the Avid scales. Hopefully they won't disappoint me as I have been with the RH 9000 All I need to do after that is catch something to weigh Mike