• You need to be a registered member of Barbel Fishing World to post on these forums. Some of the forums are hidden from non-members. Please refer to the instructions on the ‘Register’ page for details of how to join the new incarnation of BFW...

Search results

  1. Alan Palmer

    For Sale - Various tackle (rods/reels/chairs/end tackle etc)

    Hi Rob, sorry to hear to lost your mojo…hopefully it will return! Might be interested in the drennan quiver tip if it is for super specialist rods?? Could you ping a photo to WhatsApp 07793070891
  2. Alan Palmer

    Shimano Super 4000 GT-RC wanted

    Agree regarding the earlier 4010 GTMs, great reels (although got one playing up…be in touch soon @Richard Isaacs ), the only other earlier shimano models that IMO have a smoother fighting drag is the Super X GTM and the Stradic X GTM ….i believe both these models were discontinued after a...
  3. Alan Palmer

    Piscator magazine

    No sorry, long gone
  4. Alan Palmer

    Help with server costs 2025

    👍
  5. Alan Palmer

    Heat!

    Is it just me or anyone else finding it hard to muster any motivation to get out on the bank in this heatwave? Just can’t get motivated, even for first light…..I’m quite looking forward to getting my winter clobber on and stomping across the frosty fields come winter 🤣
  6. Alan Palmer

    Pellet size.

    8mm is the smallest I’ve used, mostly 2 at a time but occasionally one. Personally I don’t see the benefit of smaller size pellets on the hook…if I wanted to go smaller bait size I’d be using casters/hemp
  7. Alan Palmer

    Stef Horak - Bait and wait.

    I used to like Tony miles articles…mainly the ones of him fishing the Ouse as it was the same stretches I fished. I remember one close season many many yrs ago I followed his advice about doing your pre season leg work spitting fish, finding likely areas and prebaiting; I was feeling really...
  8. Alan Palmer

    Stef Horak - Bait and wait.

    Yeah great mag….still like reading through the old articles
  9. Alan Palmer

    Last session for a while

    Good luck Tom, come autumn you’ll be jumping over those styles to get at the river 👍
  10. Alan Palmer

    How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

    I’d wager most acolyte breakages are user error/mishandling etc…..only ever had one of mine break and was my own fault. Yes they have a fine tip but if treated with respect and not bent at any unnatural angles they will last
  11. Alan Palmer

    No passion for angling?

    Lovely words Julian, have read through it twice now…lot of emotion comes through in your words
  12. Alan Palmer

    SOLD

    Yes please Dave, can send money later
  13. Alan Palmer

    No passion for angling?

    Fishing holds many different aspects for me to enjoy: fishing for various species, with mates or on my own, making bait, buying and trying different tackle, watching stuff online, reading books, walking the river spotting fish, fishing different venues, chatting on forums etc etc etc ….but they...
  14. Alan Palmer

    Couriers

    Last time I sent a rod it cost about £28 to send a 12ft with Parcelforce, was over a year ago and had such a painful experience with them I vowed to never bother again. IMO Alec I would list on here with option to meet somewhere convenient to both parties, you could try with eBay and collection...
  15. Alan Palmer

    Alarmed!

    I have no hesitation to use alarms if the situation warrants it such as nights. Fishing the Severn is always a very active session for me using a feeder or float so easier to remain concentrated without the need for alarms. My sessions on the Ouse tend to be a quite short 3 hrs first or last...
  16. Alan Palmer

    John Roberts

    Anchor dead cows fit them just right
  17. Alan Palmer

    Korum Speci Heli Kits - Can they be reused?

    Yep…big grippa stops, diamond eye quick change swivels and twizzle top part of your hooklink - basically tangle proof
  18. Alan Palmer

    Centerpin reel angling channel on youtube?

    Nice informative vid Ian, can see this growing into something special. When season starts get some videos of your tackle in action, feeding techniques and how to read the float as mentioned in this one….seeing it all in action would be very nice 👍
  19. Alan Palmer

    How many of you are waiting for this long float rod?

    Yeah I’m certainly interested
Back
Top