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Of interest there’s a complete new range of Drennan Specialist Hooks due to land, including a new Barbel Hook with a beaked point. Current choices: Barbel - Korda Wide Gape. Meat - Original Partridge Barbel hook Chub and Perch - Kamasan B983 Specialist.

I may now actually consider an Acolyte 13ft Specimen or 12ft 2 piece Carp Waggler? As the river season is coming to an end, I’ll puchase something for next autumn, when my Perch season starts again. My other go to Perch rod is a 15ft Acolyte Plus, but its too long for certain tight swims...

This is an old thread! Anyway, I received some of this last week in blue cheese flavour and it stinks: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323232261867?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=o0Y33dnnQaG&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&var=513394184847&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

It’s horrible as per my previous posts above

I only just realised that there’s this option from Free Spirit in 13ft: https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/free-spirit-float-rods/19980-free-spirit-tamer-power-float-rod.html Any opinions please, based on what I want it for?

That floppiness is the problem with the Drennan, when laying on close to cover, as when you hit a good fish, the top two thirds of the rod bend right round before hitting the more powerful lower butt section. You’re effectively giving the fish a meter start before you’re anywhere near in...

Does anyone have experience of this rod: https://tacklebox.co.uk/darent-valley/tackle-box-darent-valley-13ft-2-piece-specialist-float-rod/ I want a 2 piece 13ft float rod, to be used for laying on for Perch with lobworms, which are occasionally taken by big Chub and Barbel. I’m not looking for...

Yep Scotland is far more wild than England and Wales, but even Scotland doesn’t have true wilderness. In 2021, NatureScot issued licenses to remove 120 Beavers from Tayside alone, 87 of which were killed under license. Also in England, you dont see the RSPB all over the Beaver success story...

That’s the one Steve, PM on its way 🙂

I absolutely love all things rewilding, but when we have no real wilderness to begin with and all land is owned by someone, then animals which radically change the landscape will cause conflict. We’d love to see the benefits of rewilded streams and backwaters, along with the benefits its brings...

The original XL version has a large outer back pocket and a smaller pocket on the front. So in addition to the main compartment, I can organise everything as I desire across the 3 storage areas. The latest version has one front pocket only and for the life of me, I cant understand, why you...

Does anyone make an alternative open top bag with outer pockets, similar to the Korum Bait & Bits bag? My original Korum bag is on its last legs and I refuse to buy the latest Kourm version, as its a backwards step in design, which falls under the Korum nonsense products category. Its a shame...

I’m not sure what that blank is on the photo. Doesn’t look like a Chimera or Torrix blank. Could be a GTI?

The original SS Duo rods were £129.99 new. I know this as I had both models. Ive seen mint versions like these go for much more than Andy is asking for them on ebay. The 1.25lb TC rods are very good Chub rods, with quality fittings (inc the 4 supplied quiver tips) and pretty bomb proof in my...

There’s a second episode and they need to sack the sound editor as you dont get cuckoos calling at that time of year 🙃

I bought the Tackle Box version and find it too tight a fit and also not made for larger reels. I tried to give Drennan some feedback on a recent FB post re their new specialist rods, asking why they only do specialist sleeves for 12’ and 3 piece/10’ rods. Obviously no reply, but I did receive...

That’s a good point, I support procure to pay business process/IT systems for a living and you can bet the likes of AT will have far better payment terms than a small independent retailer i.e. payment due 60 days from invoice date. The Drennan example I referred to, was originally to support...

Re Angling Direct, even if sale prices are comparable with other tackle outlets, you’d expect their sales margins to be much better, based on simple economies of scale. If as an example they put an order into Shimano or Daiwa for a 1000 reels, compared to my local tackle shop, who may only buy...

I can do you one in A1 condition, with snag ears fitted. Colour is blue or purple for £50 (New is around £85 with snag ears). PM me if interested please? I have 3, but only ever use 2.

I once caught 44 Barbel, 6 Chub and a Perch on that exact same pole from the River Teme, at Ham Farm! My greatest ever Barbel haul and I had to empty the keep net at lunch time and start again 😁 Sorry to mention it, but great memories 👍🏻