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If I remember correctly the main problem with lead shot was the containers it came in. Many were not single shot dispensers and there were many shot spills in areas where swans deliberately picked up and small stones and swallowed them. The shot was the sort of size swans would choose. They use...

Happy to help, I don’t do much still water fishing any longer so it was a bit of a struggle to remember them, I did not mention Broadlands lake and there are other lakes nearby, I think controlled by test valley angling club. I’m also east of Southampton, Warsash, so if you discover a hidden...

Difficult to find a large water that is not known for its carp fishing. You may have already researched these. Local angling clubs with waters of about that size are Eastleigh, Portsmouth angling, RN and RM ( Dryad lake) some local clubs have exchange tickets for Dryad I believe. Park gate royal...

I clearly remember casting to a new spot in a swim and being rewarded with a good roach. At the time I was fishing a slack for roach and not getting any. Mr Crabtree taught me to fish slacks in winter, he always did well. However what he did not say was fish don’t have problems with streamy...

Just one on flake out of Harbridge stream when the Hants Avon was in flood. Many years ago.

Hi Andrew, I think a lot of fish are getting bigger for one reason or another. When I was a teenager, half a century ago, I won a prize from Angling times for a 3-11 perch and they had incorrectly reported it as 2-11 so I may have got the prize for a 2-11 perch. I think many are now caught over...

I think at one time there must have been a fashion for long cork handles. 2ft of cork today would be a significant part of the cost of a rod. A near 6 back in 83 would certainly have been a fish of note. The seemingly unstoppable increase in chub size must be a function of the available food...

Thanks Jim, I brought the rings from buzzard rods but it’s always good to get another opinion.

Could you clarify for me as Im interested in the minima rings, do you like the Minima tip rings as well as the guides? Also do you use the single leg rings, the two legged or a mixture. I have used just the single leg minima guides on one rod and I was concerned the large single leg guide I have...

I like the Fuji K series rings and the Fuji KR theory behind ring size and spacing is interesting. Although I’m not sure it is fully applicable to the UK style of fishing. I like the quick reduction train and being able to match to the first rings to the intended reel size with their high medium...

On a fairly recent rod there is a good chance of a spare for a broken rod. Old rods are more of a problem. Keeping quiet and out of sight, I tackled up my north western kevlite barbel quiver rod while seated. When I could not reach to thread the top section, I lifted the rod by the top section...

Rod rings and things have only recently put up the approved uk dealer sign I expect they are still finding their feet.Agreed it’s not encouraging to see so much sold out. I’ve told them what I may need next hopefully others have done so as well, perhaps they will then stock the sort of products...

Happy to help if I can. If you do have a go using a VSS reel seat you may decide to use graphite arbours . I used 3, one was glued into the butt end of the reel seat before assembly on the rod the others pushed into place when assembling. This probably won’t make much sense until you start...

Looks like 135 pounds but that includes the product and the postage. Search Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad and then look at the gov site.

I have done what you plan on a couple of rods using Fuji fittings from the now closed guides and blanks. I have used a VSS reel fitting with a KDPS/ASH screw down fitting. I have used the FGK cork foregrip but they do an EVA version. On the rear I have used the FGV cork handle again they do an...

Perhaps I don’t do them up tight enough in the first place. I had a Nash specialist rod where the cork foregrip detached from the threaded tube of the screw down seat. So perhaps I’m wary of applying force.

I generally prefer a screw down reel seat but I find they loosen in use. I don’t know why, I don’t really touch the fore grip much. I still prefer them to any other reel seat though. Now I am right handed and they loosen for me. I just wondered, do other right handed anglers find they loosen...

If you like the rods I would encourage you to try reringing yourself. Tons of guidance on YouTube. I need an illuminated magnifying glass to do it neatly but other than that the only difficult bit is rotating the rod as the epoxy dries. But you can probably manage with a suitable number of thin...

First time out since reringing the old north western blank. River still hammering through but I got a fat little 5 in the sunshine.

I’ve not seen anything new on their website, any idea when they will advertise more fuji products? I have had a look at their website before and not found it encouraging, loads of products listed are marked as sold out. I got the feeling they were running down and did not intend to restock...