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    Warwickshire Avon

    Just seen this posted on BAA FB page about the W.Avon. Not sure of the website used for this info.
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    Barbel spawning this morning ....

    I wish my stretch of the Avon looked like that, all I could spot on Thursday were a few tiny Perch in the margins. Looked like everything else had vacated, probably in preparation for me turning up! 🤣
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    I'm finally happy! (New rods)

    Yep, I wanted a Tamer for so long but then started reading about their softness. I had a quick waggle of one and was sold but then a day or 2 with it at home and I quickly realised it wasn't for me. Odd though because I have one of the latest Drennan 1.5 Specimen rods and when loaded it's a...
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    Korum glide mono lover.

    Noticed they were selling the Korum 2 rod slim quiver for £11 too. It's a difficult one, on one hand that price is an absolute steal but then the independent stores, and I have a good friend who runs my local tackle shop, absolutely cannot compete with those prices if they have any in stock so...
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    I'm finally happy! (New rods)

    I've bought and sold so many rods now trying to find the one I like the most it's ridiculous. Managed to see a FS Barbel Tamer in person and thought the 12ft 1.75 was the one so quickly ordered one. Couple of days with it at home and didn't like how soft it was, up for sale it goes. So now I...
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    Unhooking mat

    I have the Supalite mat, perfectly padded enough to protect a fish I've just stuck a hook through it's mouth and dragged out the water. Fast mat is nice to have the sides to stop fish sliding away and the padded base is even thicker. 4 years use now and still in perfect condition. No metal...
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    Free Spirit Barbel Tamer 12ft 1.75

    Sudden change of circumstances means I need to sell my brand new Barbel Tamer 12ft 1.75 version with the 3oz quiver tip and 1.75 Avon top Only arrived on 15/05/2025, as new and film still on handle. Purchased from the Tackle Box Dartford. Pricing at £140 to try and sell asap Collection only...
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    Free Spirit Tamer rods

    The guides are probably are the same, I have a Guru dual tip specialist 1.25 and that has larger rings fitted than my new 12ft 1.75 Barbel Tamer The blanks are probably very similar too with only a 0.5lb difference but you should feel the extra power come in lower down the blank on the heavier rod?
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    Recommendation for 2 rods

    Nowt wrong with EOS barbel, good enough for Bob James in the Dynamite baits videos I have gone through A LOT of rods and have finished on a Barbel Tamer. My £50 korum rods did everything I needed for 4 seasons or so and I almost went back to them. Whilst nice, these Tamers are gonna blank just...
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    Guru dual tip specialist rods

    AHH really?! Already placed my order for a 12ft 1.75 now. Never mind, bargain for someone else there
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    Recommendation for 2 rods

    Barbel Tamers. They were on my list for a long time but I put off getting one due to reading that they were a bit soft. Today by luck, I got to have a look at the 12ft 1.75 and it's lovely! So light and exactly what I've been looking for. I'm a huge fan of 11ft rods and was going to get the...
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    Guru dual tip specialist rods

    Turns out they wasn't for sale, they were my mates who runs the shop, he bought them off a customer, it was his day off today and he must have left them there But glad I went in today, definitely ordering myself one., he isn't a FS dealer so as much as I hate to shop elsewhere I may have order...
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    Guru dual tip specialist rods

    I can put to rest if I want a Torrix Went into my little local store today to get my dad a gift voucher for his birthday and there in the corner were a couple of Blue rod bags. Obviously had to inspect them to see what they were, Barbel Tamers! I've wanted to see one for so long. They were...
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    Goog budget barbel rods

    I wouldn't expect anyone to cast that weight on a 1.5lb rod
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    Goog budget barbel rods

    Isn't this the current state of most off the shelf barbel rods? They are all like carp rods, even 1.75 versions. I waited ages for the Drennan to release theirs and then found them just like the Korum versions I feel most Barbel rods these days are built for Carbelling style and if you want...
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    Goog budget barbel rods

    Korum Barbel The new 3K series are quite thick blanks and heavier than the version they replaced despite the blub saying otherwise, but, you can't go wrong with them at the price. Korum must have sold loads of them over the years now in the various versions.
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    Greys and Cadence

    I just bought the rather expensive Korda 45L rucksack. Already I can vision it rolling down the bank come June 16th 😂 Think I'll be back out with my Korum Roving Ruckbag. I've seen you can pick up the Progress 35L version for around £40.
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    Guru dual tip specialist rods

    I can finally put to rest whether I want a Torrix or not, and if I did it needs to be the 11ft version so will be good to see yours
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    Pellets

    Are these sort of pellets good for loose feed? I've bought similar from my local independent tackle shop before rather than branded Halibut pellets. Obviously they smell completely different to Halibut pellets so I wasn't sure how effective they would be? Although I guess when hungry, Barbel...
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    Guru dual tip specialist rods

    Hmm, I'm really struggling to get used to this 1.25lb version, just feels very soft compared to rods I've previously owned. Very wary of getting the 1.75 now This may be another expensive purchase that I'm gonna have to sell at a big loss just to move it on 🤣
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