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Sorted, thanks for the help

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Guys need a reel for float / tip fishing rivers for perch, roach, chub - that sort of thing. Need at least one spare spool. £50 ish quid to spend. Daiwa exceler look good. Not sure on size though. Any recommendations before I head to the tackle shop?

The CB extending pole (with integral alloy spreader block) weighs approx 1lb 10oz with a dry 36" net. HTH

Martin, the mesh to the sides of the net is quite large, and does have the potential to snag a dorsal if not careful. All it takes is to ensure the fin is folded flat before lifting. Standard fishcare isnt it. The mesh to the base is small enough to cause no problems. The weight of my net...

I've got the trakker nxg 5 rod and drennan super specialist 2 rod quivers. The super specialist (if still available!) might suit your needs. 15quid at the time.

Good hooks mind.

Have you given them a ring Cliff?

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Yeah that was something that bothered me. My previous net handle was a telescopic affair (which I chose at the tackle shop) but the grit and abuse wore the joint, leaving me with a three foot handle... Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to polish my banksticks :)

Ade, Half a dozen or so strokes and a turned point is ready to be recast. I reckon life's too short to be tying rigs. But, we pays our money and makes our choice..

The red and green two-pack comes without vice, but with two clear plastic tubes with end caps. I've not got the vice, I make do with forceps. I got mine from tacklebox online as I can't get them locally. Hope that helps.

So. What is the best landing net then?!!:rolleyes:

Brilliant! I can take a hook with a turned point, which I would otherwise throw away, give it a stroke with these badboys, and put it back in the packet sharper than before I'd used it! Highly recommended. I've got the red and green ones. They even come with little protective tubes...

Jon, I agree. It's all down to the individual and their approach, quite right. I feel that an overnight soak in a sealed bucket of boiling water, releases enough oil to gain the attraction benefits, while at the same time not boiling for so long that most of the oil/attraction is lost to the...

It would either work a treat or be a disaster. I imagine the seeds would disintegrate if boiled first. I wouldn't bother but I'm not very adventurous!

Sorry Sam it was someone else who mentioned fried hemp

I know, you asked if anyone had tried fried hemp previously though, IIRC

If it's of any interest (!) I have gone from Shimano Catana which seems to have similar properties to power plus, if a little dearer. According to tacklebox.co.uk line tests, 10lb has a diameter of .30mm but breaks at 16lb. Cheers all

Fried hemp would most likely float mate. I used to use a fryer for boilies, works well for 2minute batches. You tried the coolbox method (also works with a plain old bucket), that has to be the best way if smell is an issue.