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Plastic spreader blocks always worry me. There is absolutely no other reason why it shouldn’t be metal other than cost saving. Fortunately I still have 2 of the original Middy 30+ Barbel nets, complete with metal spreader blocks.

The problem with any waterproof coat, no matter what material it’s made from or what it’s proofed with, once the seams fail on the neck and shoulders, you’re stuffed. If you carry heavy gear across your neck and shoulders, it pulls at the seams and they fail more quickly.

I personally like ATTS with underlit wheels, no nonsense and do the job 👍🏻 Had them a while and the batteries last a long time. Also the basic, rather than deluxe receiver.

My biggest issue with Korum currently, is I need to replace my aging and original XL Bait and Bits Bag. It so simple yet brilliant, with both its external front pocket, large outer pocket and the main compartment. I use it for all my Barbel, Chub and Perch short roving sessions, considered one...

A small tin of meat can on occasion only give me two hookbaits, aka the big meat method. I therefore wanted to try and produce my own large hook baits, by introducing garlic powder and other additives to the pork and ham. I tried a couple of 'make your own spam' recipes from google/youtube, but...

This is the cheapest place for spam, I occasionally buy some from here: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/spam-twin-pack-2-x-200g-254865?srsltid=AfmBOorRe71lnqO8udOrE61rtj3r1Kx6nZB_vMV-exQRAnZDD00IueNS That gives me precisely 4 hook baits 🙂

My wife does a weekly home delivery shop with Sainsburys and saw the larger tins of Spam on offer, so she ordered me 2 tins. It was out of stock and they sent 5 small tins of Spam as a replacement. The price was £16, so she sent them back! 🙂

This is an excellent alternative to spam, its just as firm in texture...

I like Drennan Camo XT but the diameter is thin for the BS. Happy with it on the pin for close in work. When chucking bigger leads or feeders across the river, I want something more robust, so go with Gardner Hydrotuff on the baitrunners.

I mostly fish with Centrepins using Drennan Camo XT in 15lb BS. As I only put around 40 meters on the pin, I think nothing of changing it every 2 or 3 sessions and especially if I've had a scrap with a few good fish! On fixed spool reels, maybe every half dozen sessions and due to backing line...

If you want to make it look really good, soak both parts of the reel in neat Dettol for 48 hours and all the black paint will flake off. It will then polish up really nicely with suitable metal polish.

It’s the W3, 5 - 15g and is ideal for fishing cheb and Texas rigs in the 5 to 7g range. There are more model options available in the spin style rods, rather than the casting rod, which I have. Also don’t be tempted to upgrade to W6 as in my experience the burgundy varnish chips off far too...

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The Dettol tip does work, or at least it did for me when stripping the paint off a couple of Speedia Pins. Note however I used neat Dettol and soaked the spool and back plate for 48 hours.

Few random bits relating to points covered on this thread: Fishflix is worth a month subscription of any anglers money, there's some good stuff on there IMHO; really enjoyed it and I'll subscribe again in a few months to see what else is new. The Chub videos are ace 👍 Re vloggers, they can be...

Re the whole PVA mesh bag attachment thing, have you tried this approach: https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/avid-carp-pva-links?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_NdB6c6EYrPisegS3IGTwFMiInQ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjLTai9_thwMVWpJQBh1P8AMTEAQYASABEgK0__D_BwE Clip in onto the lead, attach your pva bag and...

I loaded up my original Korum ruckbag last night and it must be at least 17 years old! Continuously overloaded and abused, but always wiped clean after ever session. Defo one of my best ever angling purchases and not sure how the current models compare in both quality and longevity?

Be very careful attempting this on a Youngs pin, as it turned into a mare for me. Depending on the model, the bearings are held in place by a circlip, which was difficult to remove. Once removed and bearings replaced, I just couldn’t refit a new circlip; tried all sorts and in the end I had to...

Agree with the Drennan SS Nets mentioned above in 26” size. Ideal for Barbel up to 13lb+ https://www.drennantackle.com/products/nets-and-handles/landing-nets/specialist-landing-nets-24-26/

I’ve sold a few rods in the past, delivered using Parcel Force 48 hour door to door and without issue. I typically use the hard cardboard tubes, which I save when receiving new rods. If you have a local tackle shop, which you use, ask them to save you some. More recently, I’m a member of a...