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The prospect of limiting myself to just three different float rods provokes a feeling of existential dread. I might be able to manage with as few as ten, but I wouldn't be happy about it.

After what seems like an eternity trying to shake off a nasty cold, I finally managed to get out and try a Gripz Match hook. The intended quarry were grayling and I managed a meagre three. I also had a trout and a very unusual (on the stretch I was fishing) chub. I had five bites, hit them all...

If anyone else is interested. I was interested to see that the sizing and pattern of the Pallatrax Gripz Match and the Browning Beasts are very similar.

I bit the bullet a couple of days back and bought some in 18, 16, 14 and 12. I'd noticed the wide gape and shortish shank that fits my usual preferences. Being a specialist brand, I'd sort of assumed that they'd be on the large side. The biggest issue is that I don't particularly like any...

Paul, can you confirm that are you talking about using the spade end Gripz Match hooks? I know some folks love the eyed Gripz, but I've yet to see anyone mention the spade end match versions.

I can't say I remember the Sphere specs, but I do know the figures for my own. Having just checked the PDFs of the old catalogues, I've put the spec weights in brackets. 13'6" = 161g and 158g (150g) 15'6" = 182g and 182g (175g) 13' = 144g (149g) 14' = 161g (157g) 11'6" = 129g (127g)

It's probably worth adding that I've been using the Acolyte Specimen rods quite a lot over the last couple of months when fishing for grayling. They have proved to be very good, even with modest/small fish, provided that there's a bit of extra water on. The Acolyte Specimen rods are certainly...

For those that give a damn, here are the weights of my rods. 13' Acolyte Ultra - 146g 13' Acolyte Plus - 150g 13' Acolyte Specimen - 168g 15' Acolyte Ultra - 167g 15' Acolyte Plus - 167g 15' Acolyte Specimen - 187g 17' Acolyte Float - 198g 15'...

Pallatrax GRIPZ Match Fishing Hooks - Pallatrax I've seen the odd babel angler mention the eyed Gripz hooks, but has anyone got/used the spade end version? What's the sizing like compared to something like the Drennan Wide Gape Match or Drennan Acolyte Gripper? How have you found them...

No one makes exactly what I want, though it would be close to the FJT Specialist. Put a solid back on the spool and give the anodizing the blueish tinge of the Young's Atom, and I'd be happy enough. I might commission GM to make one for me and call it the Ion (an Atom altered). The other...

Tuesday, two grayling at 1lb 12oz. Wednesday, one at about a pound and a new pb at 2lb 3oz. Thursday, one around a pound, as second pb at 2lb 8oz and a nice back up fish of 2lb 4oz (no photo).

I have had a couple of sets of RH9000s for quite a few years. Until recently, I've had no problem with them. However, one set has been a little dicey in the last month or two. Still functional and accurate but the LCD is slowly deteriorating. I've gone for a set of Salter Brecknell Electro...

Looks like a Kingpin/Arnold Kingpin with the odd extra/fewer ventilation holes.

It may be Salter I should be suing.

Do I sue Drennan for a flabby Ultra or a skinny Plus?

Mine are, yes. Actual, as best as I can determine on my own scales (which are what they are, uncalibrated digital kitchen scales).

Just in case anyone's awake and doesn't wish to be. !5' Ultra = 167g 15' Plus = 167g 15' Specimen = 187g

They work surprisingly well when fishing heavy water for grayling.

Drennan tend to avoid direct contact with customers if they can. Give your local Drennan stockist a shout. They can often get end caps and locking widgets from the Drennan reps.

The 17' Acolyte Float is reputed to fall somewhere between an Ultra and a Plus as far as power is concerned. However, it needs to be pointed out that the action is quite unlike the rest of the Acolyte Float rods. It bends dramatically with minimal provocation through the top section. You can...