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Taste F2 is a great bait and I make my own boilies the day I go fishing. Main reason I don’t use “shop bought” is because I’m pretty confident that no one is using the same bait as me. JB’s flavours are really good too, especially Ala Salar. A small bottle of that will last a couple of years...

Good video - I wonder what bait they actually do use though (as they obviously reference Dynamite).

No problem. There’s also a good Facebook group called Wild River Barbel Bait which predominantly focuses on French / Dutch river fishing. There’s some good stuff on YouTube too - but you can’t really tell where about’s they are fishing unless you recognise the spots. Still worth watching...

Here’s my post from when I went to the Meuse in June 2025. https://barbel.co.uk/forum/threads/just-got-back-from-fishing-in-france.22961/ Am going again this year for a long weekend as I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Sorry to hear this, hopefully you find another hobby as enjoyable as angling.

Looks like a lot of thought has gone into their baits. I may take advantage of the 20% and get some of the Milk & Marine, although I’m not a huge boilie user.

I’ve got one of these (4000-C) for light feeder duties. Fantastic build quality, lightweight and a smooth reel - TBH I’ll probably get another one they’re so good. https://thetackletavern.co.uk/product/daiwa-23-ninja-match-feeder-reels/?attribute_option=4000-C

That’s really good and how it should be. I’ve only had two experiences with angling companies direct. Drennan: The usual broke on my Twistlock and they sent x2 out free of charge which I received within three days Korum: Plastic spreader bloke broke on my folding spoon . The wanted £4.50 for...

I haven't renewed by BAA License after the fish kill on 2023. I was walking the river (June 16th) at Wasperton - the LAA section was closed (along with every other club locally) but BAA still stayed open. There was one guy fishing and the Bailiff was with him. Dead fish everywhere and the...

I use these - one for feeder fishing, one for float fishing and another for carp duties. https://www.banktackle.co.uk/hook-box---style-b-4356-p.asp

I always grab a handful of these when at airport security. Great for taking paste / small baits.

Hahah - we’re having a week chilling now. It was bloody hot there though. First thing I did when I left Jurassic was delete that 6:15am alarm 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Haha - I didn’t realise you posted on here. We just spent the week with you, it was hard going but a great Christmas. Gav & Gemma.

That’s exactly what I’m after and a 3-piece so I can fit it in the car easier. Have pinged him a few emails but still waiting for him to get back to me. Hopefully he does soon. Did he do you a custom build or was this one from his catalogue of rods ? Do you have any photos at all please ?

Turns out it’s actually a 550.

Thanks for the advice - turns out looking closely at the advert is actually for a 550 Mark 4 Carp Rod. Yes, I thought the £200 was a bit steep, I’d happily pay £150 but not much more than that especially as I’m looking to get a custom built 11ft’er for next season anyway. Hopefully from Ryan Burns.

Funny you should say that as I’ve just looked closely at the advert and it’s actually a 550 the guy has for sale.

Someone locally is selling a Chapman 550 10ft carp rod which I’m wondering if it would be any good for Barbel fishing. I fish the W.Avon and typically with a 11ft (with a pin) due to the tight swims I like to fish. Maximum weight fish is a low double and I’m typically flicking a 1oz lead out...

Agreed - my mate always told me "you could catch a barbel on a wellington boot if it was hungry enough". It's all about confidence in your bait and how you apply it. When pellet fishing on the river I use Hinders Elips 95% of the time. I've tried other (3FT, shop-bought stuff) but have never...

Postage is expensive though from memory.