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Great start Rich👍 Yeah I’ve had a few trips Only jacks from the river so far Trying a couple of local waters for better fish but 4 blanks so far and lot of issues with crayfish - but one of them that could hold a proper unknown lump so keeps the interest high I have a ticket for the lakes that...

MT built me a Torrix tip rod and said exactly the same In fact I free issued a selection of Drennan carbon tips to him which he honed so they fit the carrier section perfectly And 4 seasons on it works and god forbid I snap a tip , replacements are readily available Re a Multi purpose tip rod-...

Hi You’re probably aware but there is a pair on ebay Built by John Rozier who’s not one of the more recognised rod builders but he does a marvellous job- I have a pair of his rods and build quality up there with everyone

Lots of solid advice. I avoid a brolly whenever I can preferring decent waterproofs and also a poncho which can also be used as a tarp if the swim suits. I just pre-tie lengths of para cord to the eyelets, does the job nicely. I also have a really good rummage through my quiver and rucksack as...

Delkim EVs are a fantastic alarm if he’s not bothered about receivers I believe that might have been discontinued but sure you can pick them up on Ebay( one on classified now @ £40)

Very nice Alan It is indeed a reet Bobby dazzler Hope you christen it soon

Sounds a Bobby dazzler👍 look forward to seeing some pics Love some rod porn

I don’t really do regrets but wish I had taken a punt on the last of them that Tref was selling off at a Barbel Show as LA was being wound up. Have tried on several occasions to winkle out any that might be squirrelled away but to no avail

I know the bloke who owned Lone Angler and thought the same Mike, but he categorically stated the Westy rods are a unique Harrison blank. He went on to say that Steve Harrison was tearing his hair with Trefor who kept changing what he wanted but from everything you hear , he got it right There...

As Chris says there were some barbel in the Wear, quite possible still a few there Definitely still in the Tees

People swear by the Albright knot and I’ve used them but you need to practice I have had one or two fail which is too many I use grinner to grinner and touch wood never had a failure Take your time, keep everything moist and if you can , test it with hook pullers

Pros are the mono acts as a rubbing leader so if you use a decent length ( I normally do about 18-20ft) the mono is laid on the bottom and offers much better abrasion resistance than braid If you use a decent length you also have a bit of give in the set up for dealing with fish lunges close up...

Yes mate

I got one off here a month or so ago and it was a JR build - quality is excellent Christian is right- the rings seem to be a whole size bigger than on a 1.75 chimera but I don’t mind them -personal taste I guess

Johnson Ross are showing them in stock if nothing turns up Alan Price is very reasonable for a new one

Very sad news Thoughts with his family RIP Gerry

Clearly a wind up - nice one, you got a few people there hahaha

Yet to meet an angler who can tolerate him. Come to think of it yet to meet anyone who can stomach him? And he still gets the gigs? Not many current programmes where I can settle in and guarantee I'll be laughing for half an hour, but i just have to look at Bob Mortimer. I listen to Bob's...

Korum super lite river brolly is really good I do use with storm poles for longer sessions which makes it ‘ not so’ super lite but does offer a very good shelter

The local tackle shop owner who told me a few weeks ago said the whole industry is struggling All the reps from the big companies , even Korda , scratching around for orders Paradoxically I fished the Severn last week for the first time and never in my life have I seen as many anglers on a...