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I suspect that you are largely wasting your metaphorical breath. I gave up on talking about them a long time ago. They aren't without issues that may impact their longevity when used frequently, but they are far better than most give them credit for. I have a few pins that I like the looks of...

That should have read "Stradic Ci4+ FRONT drag reels".

I'd suggest the Shimano Aero XR. Choose the size appropriate to the line being used and the rod it's going to be fitted to. I have a 3000, 4000 and 5000. The 3000 is generally used tor rods of 13' (and less) with lines around 4lb. The 5000 is used on longer rods and/or with lines of 6lb plus...

In some parts of the country, licences to trap crayfish are simply not granted. I've seen two reasons given. One, current thinking is that big crayfish are the biggest predators of crayfish eggs and juvenile crayfish. The second is the concern that many people can't distinguish small signal...

I had a good idea of what to expect before the 17' Acolyte Specimen hit the shops. This time around, I consider the 17' rod to be simply a longer version of it's shorter siblings. The 17' Acolyte Float remains a singular outlier amongst the Acolyte Float rods. The action of it is completely...

I don't tend to tangle with barbel very often these days. Decent tench and grayling are my usual quarry for them, along with the occasional bream and carp. However, I've now put some much bigger bends in the 17'er. The rod will handle double figure barbel quite nicely. Just don't forget your...

Perhaps the German Sportex rods are accurately rated. However, my experience is that you can take many float rod casting weight ratings with a pinch of salt (I don't have great faith in many companies test curve or line ratings either). An awful lot of float rods aren't even given a casting...

RRPs on rods and reels from mainstream brands typically do not last very long. Some are total fiction before the products even reach the shops. I doubt I've paid full RRP on any new rod in the last thirty years. I'm not the type to demand discounts, and I'm also not a haggler. I generally have...

For those in the North East with an interest in the new Normark float rods, Darlington Angling Centre have them in stock.

Again, not neoprene, just lined rubber. However, the cloth facing of the lining is similar to that used on neoprene. https://abbeydaledirect.co.uk/products/skellerup-quatro-super-safety-waders Safety waders might sound a bit weird, but it means that the sole is fairly rigid and supportive. I...

For those that fancy the Freespirits (15 and 17'ers) over Acolytes. Make me an offer, if it's sensible, and the logistics work out, I may be able to help.

You can also use loaded wagglers with float stops and replace any shot with an olivette. The choice of whether to use a loaded or unloaded float largely depends on what I'm aiming to catch and where in the water column. However, an awful lot of my loaded floats have adjustable loading. I favour...

It's far more effective to reduce the population. It's starting to look like the Trump and Putin are planning to help with that aim.

Fishing means different things to different people. It can even mean different things to an individual at different stages of their angling life. Our aims for our angling can be quite different but perfectly valid nonetheless. I don't care what others do, or don't do, provided it's within the...

I ordered my 17' Acolyte Specimen through my local tackle shop last Saturday afternoon when I saw an official post about them on Faceache. I phoned the shop on Thursday to be told it was waiting for me to collect. I snuck into town first thing this morning to collect it. Sadly, there's no...

I've been waiting for it longer than it's been a rumour. I hope to be using one in short order while the tench fishing is still good.

I believe it will be the XT2500FA that you are talking about. There was also a XT4000FA model. The dark colour (brown?) spool should have either "2500" or "4000" on it. The spool cap should be primarily green with a silvery insert. The handle should also have a metallic sheen, but it looks like...

BTW Daryl Hodges posted on Facebook recently, "The rods are finished and about to be shipped. We are hopeful we can get them out to shops in early July".

There are a few extra bits of information on the new Normark rod in the following retailer links. Microlite Titan Avenger