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I take your point Neil but all my feelings are that 8 oz in any situation is OTT. Surely finding bottom with a lighter lead and producing a bow in the line is better? Given the sub service is not nearly as fast it kinda makes sense.
For me slinging out that weight would negate any pleasure in...
No but I have the Severn, which is arguably more of a torrent. Any bait presented in a torrent that requires 8 oz leads would seem to me, anyway where the Barbel are not.
Surely slacks and near bank are better? Lobbing out half pound leads, crazy IMO.
1990's era, has spliced tip apparently, which us very much of the era, so a capable stick rod? Apparenrly not a sought after rod but a beautiful looking rod imo albeit a bit ott on graphics.
For me it would be a keeper, if especially it has the spliced tip, which in itself is a big plus...
These pellets are as good as any other pellet, in fact all pellets are as good as any other you can think of.
In summary the best pellet is the last one that caught.
BUT...I think size is more important in certain conditons.
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