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  1. J

    ABU Reel servicing

    +1 for Pete Coogan - has all the parts to fix ABU`s & does a quick turnround
  2. J

    New chub rod

    Yes - must be 11'6" - thanks!
  3. J

    New chub rod

    I've got a spare 3 `full top section` Preston 11 footer if you're after one - bought a pair but I'm always a 1 rod man - just let me know, Julian Marshall
  4. J

    Help needed rod guide.

    Won't matter if you have very slow drying varnish! Hope you find one - good luck!
  5. J

    Help needed rod guide.

    Would these be close enough? https://www.guidesnblanks.com/p/3_rdx_match_guide
  6. J

    Fishing officially permitted

    Super news - must dig out the thermals!
  7. J

    Lockdown returns...

    Having bought some excellent maggots for grayling trotting I've now got over a pint left. Can I give them to the garden bird I bought a couple of pints of maggots (online) just for that! Maybe bird food or just tip the lot in off the bridge?
  8. J

    Photos of river scenes

    Thought an update would be interesting - there have been several big floods over the season & the overall effect is that the big loop upstream of these pics was cut through in Dec 2020 & a new path for the river has now formed. The big block of concrete is now buried somewhere under hundreds of...
  9. J

    warm winter coat

    I've got a snugpak as well, weighs nothing, very warm & with a lightweight shell type top is fine in wet weather. It's reversible, with the desert beige on the other side, which will be handy when global warminng really kicks in!
  10. J

    Otters Christmas dinner.

    If only they ate cormorants!
  11. J

    Posting Rods to Europe

    I once used the post office to send a rod to a chap in Holland. I was all measured up OK here & wasn't expensive. When it got to Holland somebody else measured it, reckoned it was too long & they sent it back to me ....
  12. J

    SAD REALISATION

    I`ve seen some interesting goosander behaviour on the Swale - I was quite high up the bank & 6 immature birds appeared, working their way up the margins, where I'd seen a lot of fry. They worked as a group, forming a sort of semi circle & as they moved closer in to the bank tightened the...
  13. J

    Finally cracked the chair issues.

    If you're watching this David this bag might be Ok for you - I've had one for about 10 years now. There are some zipped compartments & some `slots` in the front pouch but I hardly use them ...
  14. J

    River Lugg vandalism

    I spotted this elsewhere & it might shine a light on the actions of the `farmer` - { Perhaps most interesting about the devastation on the River Lugg is that the landowner purported to be responsible had recently had an application for 19 homes on his land refused. One of the key points for...
  15. J

    Recommendation for 10ft pike rod

    Unfortunately this one has sold but you could keep your eyes open for another : https://www.thomasturner.com/shop/rare-chapman-of-ware-dennis-pye-s-p-10-split-cane-pike-rod-green-whipped-original/ You could use it for pole vaulting practice in the close season - 4lb test curve - (Dennis didn't...
  16. J

    Natural baits

    Current weather makes for good lobworm collection!
  17. J

    Wanted: Light feeder rod

    Crikey - it's on £410 already!
  18. J

    Harlika and Seeland 50%+ off sale at John Norris

    Thanks, had a look & still can't believe the price of that Barbour stuff!
  19. J

    Wanted: Light feeder rod

    Spotted this on Ebay & it should cover everything, but it may end up very pricey! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193730251659?ul_noapp=true
  20. J

    Best Fluorocarbon loop knot ?

    I've just discovered Knot Wars on YouTube!
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