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  1. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Sorted lads i got a 5000XTEA well pleased will give it a run out on Sunday....
  2. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Yep just looked at the one on Ebay, Robert surely they are a match for the old GTE or GTEC? Phil that could be a good idea...
  3. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Thanks Phil, do you see many used 5000XTEA's about? I have had in the past the 5000RE the 5000GTE and the 5000GTEC, was looking for a newer model dont really want to go back to the older models...
  4. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Right, thank you for that info Paul i can cross that from the list,,I suppose the 600oc would be much the same?
  5. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Like the look of the 6000oc and the 6000D with a flat handle but i think they are a little expensive for me...
  6. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Blimey Dave that is a big difference:eek:
  7. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Thanks for info so far lads, that 5000 XTEA was a good reel wasnt it but checking around ebay they seem very scarce, i dont like the handle on that 6000D though, cant find a 5000 XTRA either...
  8. John Cook

    Shimano Baitrunners...

    Hi All, After a brief flirtation with another brand of baitrunner reel i am going to get another Shimano Baitrunner, On checking whats available it doesnt seem to be much in the 5000 size does it? Looks like it could be a second hand XTEA or back to the GTE's....
  9. John Cook

    The Barbel Society-2014 Research & Conservation Online Auction Lot listing

    I liked the Swim Wild Swim Free campaign bud sadly more Barbel than ever seem to be being stocked into stillwaters...I also liked the idea of belonging to something that people with the same interests as me were part of, the Brotherhood:)
  10. John Cook

    Specimen and Specialist Groups

    Anything as above available to the Barbel Angler? I know that we have the Barbel Society?
  11. John Cook

    New Severn record

    Well done Matey a super fish...
  12. John Cook

    cheap hooks?

    I like your D7's Graham and the short shank wide gape T6 plus those Gardner Target Range are a nice hook really sticky sharp...
  13. John Cook

    cheap hooks?

    Thought you would have known better Foxy? Such a vital part of the set up....
  14. John Cook

    Bait advice please?

    Richard you should be able to collect the Fenspice from Custom Bait Services i think that its up your way....
  15. John Cook

    Sad Day

    Thank you Andy pleased to hear that it is still going ahead....
  16. John Cook

    Sad Day

    How time flies, well after a year Robert that is perhaps a good question! I thought that a bench was going to be placed near Steve's favourite swim? Perhaps Andy can through some light on the situation?
  17. John Cook

    Winter clothing

    Thank you for that info Paul....
  18. John Cook

    Winter clothing

    I must be about the sameish size as you Paul 34 waist etc..What did you go for then with the chub vantage base layer trousers that fitted and a big fitting top?
  19. John Cook

    Winter clothing

    Paul how did you find the sizing of the suit were they accurate? In case i have to buy online.
  20. John Cook

    Winter clothing

    Anyone any info on what the quality is of the base layer products you can get from ski clothing outlets?......
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