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I've used GTE 6000's in the past so if they're spending most of the time on a rod rest then good. If you're after something a bit lighter the Daiwa Whisker 25qd are really nice (even in red) as I got a pair for small time carping so think I'll try those this year on the river. I've also got a...

As we approach another fishing season on rivers and thinking of Cliff’s unfortunate accident, it would be worth reiterating the basics on water safety. We don’t intend to go into the water unless wading but sometimes unplanned things happen. At some point one of us is going to slip in or fall in...

The one Jon mentioned looks reasonable and good value I guess. And you wouldn't be so heart broken should any more mishaps befall your rods. Good luck on the Dee so I did spend some happy times around Farndon and beyond years ago. Lovely river and can go for miles without seeing anyone. The...

Hi Neil, I have got one of Mark Tunleys 11ft 6 rods as below which is multi tip and has a 1.5 TC top section. It's not cheap but is top quality rod with 40t carbon so I've used it for both feeder and float work when I only had the one rod and roving about. Go on and treat yourself as there's...

I've just tried a recent purchase of a Matrix HX Pro 4000 for a bit of pond work so can't wait to give it a try with a float down the river. It feels super smooth and there's the right amount of distance between rod and reel for feathering the line off the spool. I notice it wasn't mentioned...

OK. Going a bit cheaper ....... Shimano Aero 6000 GTE with single and double handle £70 Shimano Aero 8000 RE with double handle £50 Both reels for £110

Hi Mark. Interested so is it a RD0011 handle?

Two lovely reels with very little use and in very good condition. The 6000 GTE model was serviced at Felindre in October 2024 (Invoice shown) so line recently added but not used. The 6000 GTE has additional single handle (pictured on reel) but also has original double handle. Going to a good...

I'm a guest member for Christchurch so will have a better look at the options around there, including Ringwood. It's a bit further away for short Spring visits and times when the rivers aren't open but will see how things go. For Eastleigh they don't accept new members until 1st May but their...

I'll PM you Nigel as would be interested if it was the same water.

Thanks Ralph for the suggestions so please note I'm not an anti-carp person. I spent a lot of time in the 80's and 90s doing my carping stuff, but also mingled with all other sorts of fishing for the lovely other species we have. In those times I was in the minority when fishing so now it just...

Now the rivers are having a rest I was wondering about giving a few of the fairly local lakes a go until spawning season. Being a Cheshire lad I had an abundance of options with meres/lakes and ponds but now living just east of Southampton near the coast I'm struggling to find anywhere to suit...

Richard would be a better person to answer this one maybe. I didn't realise you could go all bling as sites like https://www.customreelking.com/customreelparts could maybe advise should you want a woody option. :)

I converted the handles on old GTE 6000 and recent 4000 FB Shimanos. I think they are better so sourced from Felindre. It's an RD0011 for both reels.

Great to hear the feedback and on so many levels it's all true. Fishing is an art, one that requires patience, persistence, but it's something which is acquired and not bought. No amount of fancy tackle will get you a fish if you go trampling thru the undergrowth like an elephant. I raised...

My apologies on the Thread title before anyone points out. I know it should have read 'Are we losing our Sixth Sense?'.

With the advent of all the technology in the fishing world is this now dulling our intuition or some might say our Sixth Sense? I mention this as I was watching a video of Chris Yates (Passion For Tea And Footie) referencing the infamous Brown Teapot of Dick Walker fame. In that era we had no...

Many thanks for the updates here and the contact at Christchurch. Please note I'm certainly not of the well heeled game fishing fraternity, but someone of very modest backgrounds wondering if such a thing exists in our course fishing world. I've spent many hours in the past doing the leg work...

Good Evening, Having moved down south now near to Southampton then I'm looking to fish the local rivers like the Itchen and Hampshire Avon. With time limited I want to make the most of trips so I'm wondering why in the course fishing world there is no real ghillie service. I'm thinking of why...