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  1. Jim Gregory

    New floats available

    Hi Richard , shall you be making any 12g or 15g. Versions?
  2. Jim Gregory

    River tripod recommendations

    Hi chaps, just thought I'd share a few pics of some mods I've done to get the rods pointing up more
  3. Jim Gregory

    Best reel For trotting when casting distance?

    You won't use anything better than the twinpower xd in 3000 or 4000 for far bank long range wag or bolo style work. Oozes quality , only used my 4000xg 3 times since October, but have not experienced a reel like it for float work, apart from the mgs versions from 20yrs ago . Might even try a...
  4. Jim Gregory

    Centre pin protective pouch

    Black hardy neoprene ones on eBay
  5. Jim Gregory

    Daiwa br25a vshimano 6000 oc

    Castizm or emblem?
  6. Jim Gregory

    17/18ft float rod

    I'm in a similar situation in a particular area, where I can beach the barbel in 8“ of water when possible, depending on how much I've bullied them. The odd one needs a net but have had a few over 14lb that I've unhooked in the water without the need for a net. In a similar peg it's hit and...
  7. Jim Gregory

    Best reel For trotting when casting distance?

    If money wasn't an exception, it would definitely be the new twin power xd.......
  8. Jim Gregory

    Best reel For trotting when casting distance?

    When I match fished almost exclusively, it was Shimano twin power mgs in 2500 for chub and grayling, and the 4000 if I knew berties were around. Hard to come by now and only a few reels that may be have bettered them.
  9. Jim Gregory

    Sending a rod .

    Does that include insurance at 36 quid. If so it's very reasonable.
  10. Jim Gregory

    Test curves

    It really depends on you're style of fishing, if you're only lobbing 2to4oz short then 1.75 will be more than adequate, if you're chucking 3 to 6 oz then 2.25 would be good. But if you're on the tidal you may need to step up a little. But the main determining factor is the beast itself, I e...
  11. Jim Gregory

    Harrison Torrix 12ft 1.25lbs T.C

    With ease, with care.
  12. Jim Gregory

    Bait pouch

    I use the esp one from about 12 yrs ago, it has a wire in the top hem , so I can bend it into a shape that will fit my bucket hands in. 😄
  13. Jim Gregory

    Baitworks new bait

    250grammes of base. 1ml of flavor. 12.5ml of liquid food. It's really not rocket science 😆
  14. Jim Gregory

    Preston supera X power float rods.

    Carbon isn't ductile at all!
  15. Jim Gregory

    Preston supera X power float rods.

    Which guides?
  16. Jim Gregory

    Preston supera X power float rods.

    Which minima line guides have they used, does anyone know.
  17. Jim Gregory

    Old centrepin - no longer required.

    I have a W.R.Spedia wide drum , fully stripped and polished , that I'd let go for 110 posted.
  18. Jim Gregory

    Photos of river scenes

    Are we having a mince pie review?🤣🤣
  19. Jim Gregory

    River tripod recommendations

    I'm just the layman, probs better too contact keith if you're having any issues.
  20. Jim Gregory

    River tripod recommendations

    Yes , well pleased, used it Sunday. Had a few teething problems, but Keith soon put me right..
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