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It's all relative, I have had 3 Barbel so far with the biggest being 9-7 but have been beaten up twice and lost two biguns 😬 but since it's the Hants Avon I'm fishing, I'm very happy for now;)

I have been using these for a few years and find them excellent (same recipe as Elips allegedly) https://www.klipsbaits.com/product-page/klips-pellet they do a 10mm version ;)

Sorry to Pee on your parade boys but my experience of losing fish with spade ends when targeting big fish means I would never use them again, eyed hooks only for me ;)

Silstar Match Team for general trotting or Reflo Power on the Pin for bigger fish ;)

Not quite the same, but on a similar note I acquired a very shabby 'Chris Holley Royalty Rover' Harrison 11' 1lb 6oz (I think?) made for Davis tackle which the top 3rd had been very badly painted white 😬 and the cork handle was in a shocking state. I had it returned to it's original state by a...

Larger, rock strewn rivers demand high rod tips but on rivers such as the H Avon and Dorset Stour I always keep the rod tips low. As for flooded conditions on the Avon or Stour, I would never fish with tips high (I used to in the past) I can fish the severest floods with a 1.5tc Harrison and...

Sadly, carp and other larger species with damaged mouths are often prevalent in Barbless only fisheries 😏

Assuming you mean a barbel rod, 3 piece Barbel rods are quite far and few between!

Unbelievable, we and the AT/Fish Legal need to get all over this sharpish 😳

I wouldn't pay.

JRC Stealth for me, I have two and they are brilliant, light and comfortable 👍

https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/korum-50-graphite-brolly-shelter?msclkid=5723f4bacdb81a51eab0919f0f95e985&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping+-+Product+Category&utm_content=Bivvies+%26+Shelters&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_term=4584551175963509 I use one of these and have had many other products...

I get that mate, I've fished big flooded rivers all over Europe but would still only change my rods, not my reels! Only my opinion, each to his own ;)

Struggling to see why anyone would need to have a specific "Floodwater" reel? In floods I change many things but not my very reliable Shimano XAero 4000's 😳

Do tell Derek, what was it?

Hi Cliff I used to use Tares for various fish and would soak in salt water overnight then add any additional flavours (they take flavour well) before boiling in the same way as Hemp, although you do not want them to split if possible. Keep doing a "pinch test" by squeezing between your thumb and...

The problem on a lot of club waters is that most clubs state a 20-25m distance between swims so very hard to complain. Bottom line is communication between anglers before fishing. I have to say though that those of you who think 50m is reasonable need to come and fish down in Dorset ;)

As someone who attaches my PVA bags to the lead with a Ronnie Swivel at the moment, these look like a simpler solution ;)

Hi Stewart Just a thought , but maybe you are heading in the wrong direction making your 'boom' section stiffer? Personally I use 3 different mono/flouro sections depending on the river substrate Asso flouro 14lb, Greys flouro 13lb or Preston Reflo Power .24 (11lb) but in all cases never use a...

Brilliant hooks, especially in the smaller sizes. I landed my previous Barbel PB of 14.9 on a size 16 MWGB 😳 That said, I was actually fishing for Chub on the feeder at the time. If I am fishing for a 'Lump' I prefer the Korda Kaptor wide gape which can be found at bargain prices if you shop...