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i've got a couple of different test (1.75 & 2.25) 10ft harrisons. Lovely rods... don't tend to use them on larger rivers, though maybe i should...

how did i miss this...

Reckon we could double up there, no dramas, Rich...

thanks, got one of them already though ;-)

you can only try, but i don't see why... Personally I use a Stradic ci4, but I'm a big clumsy oaf.

i've used Shimano technicum low stretch line in the past... Works well if you're trying to aid bite detection.

it's definitely a practice makes perfect method. I tend to use an old Daiwa AKN116 rod, which is 11ft6in and 1.5tc. It's a lovely tool for the job. if i want a bit more power, i'll use a Free Spirit Hi S specialist, but have used a Barbel Seeker in the past, did a job, but quite heavy in the...

ever thoughtful...

yeah i've spoken to him about a few times... The one i've got is pretty tatty. So looking to match them up - otherwise i'll have to go down the expensive option...

I still want one of these if anyone has one knocking about...

interesting Richard... Got to say I love my Thunnus, never tried the Castizms'.

Richard - we need to talk about your lack of love for the thunnus....

most are diesel, so there's going to be some clatter. But, they're well made, so all you can do is try. Skoda to a Octavia with light offroad capabilities dont they? I think it's called a 'Scout' ?

How about a Volvo XC70, dull as ditch water, but offer raised ride height, estate capacity and 4WD. Also, they're normally driven by antique dealers or rural types, so the engines rarely stretched and go on for ever. Audi Allroad is similar more badge option.

Terry is correct, 12ft, twin leg rings and the early maroon whippings. For one of the two rods I have the quiver top.

I’m saying nothing - but I won’t be buying another.

Three Kev? I bought the 13ft 2 piece version, snapped the butt. Bought a new butt, then snapped the tip section. Gave up.

I agree with Terry, i own both... I do have one of the Specialist 12ft 1.75 for sale if you're after one - its as new.

Another shout for GS Crab by Oxford Carp Bait. It starts life as ABS's GNZ and then it's tweaked by Ox'. Another ABS bait, Malarkey is resold by Hampshire tackle as 'SS Crab' - it's malarky with some fishy smell and some meat flavour - have done well on that in the last year or so, when time...

True Terry - I dont like the Hi S float rods, snapped two of them... and one of the carp stalkers too - though that was user error. I wish they'd make a light barbel rod, 1.5 - 1.75 test, 11ft 6in. Could be a great small river rod where you dont need to check out loads of lead.