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Anyone know if there's a upgrade or modification to the Ray Walton Centrepin that reduces the wobble on the spool turn mechanism when playing a fish?

Anyone know of any syndicates that may have vacancies. With secure parking where it's possible to fish without worrying about your own safety.

I'm wondering how instant pellets would be for Roach on a stretch of River that doesn't get fished much.

What breaking strain do you use?

As a matter of interest what braid would people recommend?

I've not had any problems with mono. However I only used it for static ledgering on the Kennet so wasn't casting very far or that frequently.

Craghopper do lightweight anti mosquito cargo trousers which seem to work.

Another possible way is if the river has its own conservation group that carries out water quality monitoring, riverfly surveys etc. They will know the owners as they arrange access etc for the volunteers.

Still not sure what the rules are regarding distances we can travel?

I am retiring from work and starting to think about fishing for barbel after a 3 year rest. I'm wondering if its worth considering fishing the Kennet as I will be able to fish 2 or 3 times a week so can put the time in.

It appears a ban is coming but how and when isn't yet clear.

what size would barbel be at approx 4 to 5 years old? Assuming a average growth rate.

Is it possible the hook damage occurs due to the hook pattern and rig being used. Curved hooks, 360 rig, Ronnie rig etc?

It's the specialist I'm interested in. I have the single rod version. But like the idea of having the landing net handle and bank sticks on the sleeve and not bothering with a quiver. But I haven't seen one in a shop.

The drennan double rod sleeve looks a good bit of kit. But does it work well in use?

I'm guessing the result will be to retain the close season looking at the previous figures.

Managed to persuade santa to bring me a drennan specialist duo twin tip. No idea why as I haven't fished for barbel for two seasons now. Better than getting socks though.

Would drennan specimen plus hooks in size 14 or 16 be any good for fishing maggots?

Drennan do a sleeve for 3 piece rods up to 15ft which might be a good option for carrying the rod made up?

I had some success with maggots on the Warren beat on the Kennet. Two rubber maggots on a hair so they hung just below the 3 or 4 maggots on the hook, the idea being it gave the small fish something to nibble on. A combination of 3mm pellets and maggots in the feeder.