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Looks a little different Richard

I have some cheap ones from screwfix Richard.

I've got a chip where the bait arm joins the roller on my Shimano baitrunner Aero 6000 GTE. I've tried Felindre but they say the parts are no longer available. They have said that if i post it to them them they could try and see if they have something else that would fit but this sounds like a...

I had my first blank with my new ones on Saturday. If past performance is anything to go by it may be some time before I can comment on how the perform when connected to a fish. However, they seem well made and nicely balanced. I would echo Clive's comments, they are more of a 4000 size than a 5000.

I must say I'm very tempted with P1's, but P2's also a consideration. I think I'm still leaning towards pike rods as the ultimate flexible, least compromising option.

Good one Derek 👍

My question is the other way round really. You might be able to cope with getting stop knots through small eyes but what do you gain with using small eyes? Or what is the disadvantage of big eyes?

Thanks for the offer Peter but I really am trying to tick all the boxes with a single pair of rods. I think this rules out barbel rods due to the smaller eyes and stop knot issue. Incidentally I wonder why barbel rods do have smaller eyes, is there any specific benefit or has it just evolved...

I'm thinking of investing in a pair of multi purpose rods. I'd want to use them for dead baiting for pike, close to medium range carp fishing and occasional barbel trips on the Trent when it's up. On the face of it this seems achievable, the rods need to do fairly similar tasks for each of these...

Something to pass the time whilst waiting for a bite https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000ncn6

The mythical barbel would be a more appropriate title these days. Despite my best efforts its been several years since I last saw one :(

I'll take it please Andrew

Any feedback on your Emcasts Richard? I am in the same boat as you. Finding the DL4000's a bit small on my barbel rods.

I need to get more braid hook link and just wondered if any one had any recommendations? I'm looking for something uncoated. I've been using Gardner which has been OK but just wondering if there are better options out there.

Do you braid users also go with braid hook links?

Right, that's the traditional opening day blank out the way, now i can start the season properly and hopefully catch a fish or two.

Bowler and Yates at it again

Just finished watching this one. Terry does make a great film. Looking forward to the next one, out Monday I think. We could do with some barbel films of this quality.

A fish for all seasons part 2. It's already on a different thread but posting here to keep them all together.

Beat me to it!!