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  1. Jim Gregory

    Daiwa connoisseur G 1720 au. River control.

    You know you need it!!... Come on, I won't bite!!!. Lol.🤣🤣
  2. Jim Gregory

    Torrix 1.75 tc .. 11 foot / 12 foot question.

    It's just a joy to use in the right scenario, and never ceases to put a grin on my chin!....
  3. Jim Gregory

    Torrix 1.75 tc .. 11 foot / 12 foot question.

    The 11ft 2lb torrix , is probably the most versatile, and best rod I've ever owned for barbel fishing.......
  4. Jim Gregory

    Daiwa connoisseur G 1720 au. River control.

    Connoisseur CNGM1720-AU
  5. Jim Gregory

    Daiwa connoisseur G 1720 au. River control.

    For sale is my Conny, it's in as new immaculate condition. These were 335 back in 2011 , Fuji alconiites ,armlock butt., with daiwa s latest spliced tip. This rod is an amazing 290gms at 20ft and a mere 235gms at 17ft.. Feels even better in use than it's spectron predecessor. With a faster tip...
  6. Jim Gregory

    W R Speedia Wide Drum Deluxe

    SOLD
  7. Jim Gregory

    W R Speedia Wide Drum Deluxe

    I have these 2 beauties for sale, they have been excellent on my basias since summer , great reels for lead work. Both very smooth runners in great condition given their age.. Both come with grey arbours. One has slight pitting to aluminum. But doesn't retract from the mechanics. 185 for the...
  8. Jim Gregory

    Prescription Polarised Glasses - Reglaze - Maui Jim

    Hi Neil, I recently had prescription purple amythist rectolites in my Oakley Juliet x metals. Done by Reglaze Glasses Direct. They gave a great library of options. Jim
  9. Jim Gregory

    New daiwa basia

    I'll stick with my latest models ta. Btw, tackle uk , have the 2.75s at 250...
  10. Jim Gregory

    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    Aah ok. I'm not a wallis caster for my efforts!. But the majority of the swims I fish don't require the ability, so on the occasions that I know I'll be fishing the far bank. I'll put my twin power xg on👍
  11. Jim Gregory

    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    I've not had any problems with my mk1 15ft hi s. And that has 12 plus tip. So I'm going to mirror that set up Btw, when you rebuilt your 15ft his, how many did you put on?...
  12. Jim Gregory

    Lead wire for rolling meat ?

    They look like they would be good for grayling 😆
  13. Jim Gregory

    Best pellets

    Yeah , but the barbel love em!!
  14. Jim Gregory

    Braid hooklength.

    Flowing water?, if so I won't use uncoated unless I knew my rig had settled perfectly?. Un coated braid, will flutter in the flow and has a mind of its own, not really suited to river work. I fish the trent and it's quite varied, deep glides, shallow riffles, it has it all! Imo it's...
  15. Jim Gregory

    Braid hooklength.

    Coated, or uncoated?
  16. Jim Gregory

    Wanted..... Ray Walton Rolling Pin Mk2.

    Hi chaps, Im in the market for said reel, in black or silver or the light weight version. My Shakespeare Lincoln has had its days. Fair price paid. If anyone has one gathering dust or just time to move on , I would be very interested. Thanks....
  17. Jim Gregory

    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    Oh , you must have the mk2 his 15ft then...
  18. Jim Gregory

    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    So the best big fish rod you mentioned there has 13 ?? That's if it's the mk1.
  19. Jim Gregory

    Advice needed for custom power float rod

    Thanks for the advice Richard. Would you still have 14 guides minimum, if you were using 8gm to 12gm floats as a minimum ?.
  20. Jim Gregory

    Winter Grayling mission

    They adore pomegranate seeds on the Derbyshire Derwent 🩸
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