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Success- Mr Sheen comes to the rescue. Had a short session this afternoon/evening and no problem with the line sticking. It wasn't raining today but I dipped the rod in the water and it wasn't a problem. Also caught a barbel on float fished hemp which gave me a chance to see how the rod performs...

I was very disappointed when Hinders ellips changed shape - I preferred the way 2 of the old style elips glued together on a hair - but in all honesty the barbel don't seem to care e.g. 31 barbel in 2 days on Wye earlier this month . I bought some of the Sonubait eliptical pellets but...

Hi Mike. Sorry if what I said sounded a bit spikey - it wasn't intended as a criticism. After my last session on a drizzly day I was really frustrated and was all ready to ring around for quotes for a new set of rod rings and then I thought let me see if there is another (cheaper) way to sort...

I have decided to let the ebay auction run. Feel free to bid . Neil

The rod is in very good condition. It is listed on eBay and you can see photos on https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273476500926 £70 collected or will post via UPS Today for around £10. Neil (Turnpike Lane) 07967 802334

Hi Mike, the reason I asked this question is that Keith Speer recommended this rod and didn't say "Great rod but you need to put a new set of rings on it". Sadly Keith is no longer around to ask but I have seen video footage of him on the Avon at Britford using the rod and catching loads of...

I'm a little confused now. Some people seem to be talking about cleaning the rod and then finishing it with silicone furniture polish and some people seem to be talking about treating the line to stop it sticking. Should I do both? Neil

I had an idea that I had read about some spray on solution to this problem in th 70's/80's but when I searched the internet - nothing! I will give it a try and let you know. Thanks Neil

I have been having problems with the line sticking to the blank on a float rod that I have been using - particularly in wet weather.- making trotting very difficult The rod in question is a Shimano Diaflash 390H 13 ft rod which was recommended to me by Keith Speer and it is a lovely responsive...

I don't know what has happened to Mr Whiteing but I feel obliged to say that the ratchet on my centrepin is the best alarm. Please don't boo or worse! However I appreciate that if you are punching a big feeder into the Trent or similar then a centrepin would'nt be most people's choice - or...

Hi Mark I am interested in swapping my Torrix 11ft custom built rod for your 11 ft Barbel Seeker and have sent you a message. Neil

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Having given up on fishing the Kennet I can understand your concerns but my advice is have a few days on the Wye and rediscover fishing on an unspoilt river with a good chance of multiple barbel. Neil

Anyone got one of these surplus to requirements? Neil

Hi Dave Thanks for that, I'll give it a go. Its been a long time since I saw you on the Kennet- hope everything is going well for you. Neil

Hi John That's what I thought might be the case. The boillie spikes are barbed to hold the boillie but with a cut off hook I would assume a spot of superglue would be needed as well. Neil

This very rare rod is in excellent condition. The cork handle, rings and whippings are all original. There is some slight pitting of varnish over the whippings where I picked off pink fluorescent paint from the top 30cm which a previous owner had painted the rod tip with. This is very...

Can anybody explain how to use hooks instead of boilie spikes. I can't imagine it involves straightening out a hook . Neil

Rob I have sent you a PM. Neil

Hi Mike Put me down for food please. Thanks Neil