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I wonder sometimes if I actually need a hook...... :( Joking aside, I bought a job lot of ESP Raptors a few years ago, before they were discontinued. Very similar to the Drennan Barbel hooks. The Raptors are probably my go to hook. I also have the Bank tackle ones as well.

Hiya, Russ. FB market place has some buyers on there that will buy whole sets of equipment, you just need to find them. I'm in the same boat, as my match tackle has laid dormant for well over a year, but I just can't seem to let it go. But I very much doubt I'll ever use it again. There is a...

Welcome, Russ. I'm no expert either, but I think what you've got kit wise is pretty good to be honest. As you go along you'll know if something isn't right. That's the time to change it. Nothing wrong with what you've bought IMO. Only thing you may want to consider is a beefier rod if you plan...

I've got the Daiwa Connoisseur pro power 14' match rod, Chris. It's a good rod IMO, and I've used it for Barbel on the Trent. Daiwa do a 15' as well. May be another rod for you to consider.

I'll buck the trend, but I use a Daiwa extra power commercial method feeder rod. 11'6" long. (simply because I'd already got one) Three quiver tips, of which I use the 2oz one, coupled with a Daiwa 3012 TDM reel. Nice and lightweight and has landed fish up to 11lbs, in a real hit and hold swim.

It was a 4012 TDX Mike.

This any good, Mike ?? https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/635223102168410/?ref=share_attachment

A question to those on here that Carp fish with QD reels. How do you set them up for fishing during times when you are asleep ?? I was under the impression they were just a different theme on a freespool system.

I set my baitrunner drag slightly less than the reel drag, but enough to not give line out to the flow. On a take, I'll pick up the rod and engage the reel drag. If the fish is still taking line I'll apply pressure to the spool with my fingers, then adjust the reel drag to suit. Then play the...

I'm not really the one to give you an answer, Damian, as I just can't get on with front drags. I find them fiddley. Messing about at the front of the reel to adjust the clutch. I prefer rear drags, but that's just me. Have a look here, they may have something that could help with your existing...

These any good, Paul ?? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/944349013689583/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A447773c7-b2b2-414b-a0be-1ce658d3df78...

I've said this on other forums, but sometimes it's just nice to have nice things. I'm sure we've all worked/work hard in our lives, so as long you're not robbing Peter to pay Paul, why not have the best you can afford.

Yes, i think so. It bought a smile to my face every time I used it. I was also heavily into match fishing at the time.

Spent 5.5K on a pole once.

Sorry, John, I didn't know this thread was about your caravan. The OP was posted by Andy Francis, and titled Caravan on the Trent. I've got a photograph of a caravan on the Trent at A1 pits and I posted it on Andy's thread. Even when you open the link Andy posted, I can't see any reference to...

A1 pits.

You never see them in the same room, do you ??

Interesting. I was under the impression that Drennan didn't allow discounting on their products. The 13' and 15' weren't discounted.

My first time fishing was on a pond owned by the place my dad worked, the Brush in Loughborough. A small pond near Barrow on Soar. We didn't catch anything. We didn't know anything, couldn't cast, didn't know how to set up our club book bought fishing sets. Second session was on the eleven...

If I was starting out again, I'd think of having warm clothes and a waterproof layer, rather than a waterproof/warm coat. A bit like the hillwalking folk do. I find my Trakker coat too bulky to do anything other than sit in it. Can't imagine walking any distance in it, I'd be soaked from sweat...