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Hi Can anyone recommend a good quality,long rod rest which enables you to keep the tip high but that is also light and easily transported? The tripod type look robust but they look a bit bulky for a mobile angling approach. thanks Richard

I am after a Daiwa TDR or TDX 3012,must be in excellent/perfect condition Other Daiwa reels of a similar spec also considered eg.Daiwa ss2 3000C thanks Richard

Riverge fluoro I have used Riverge Reel Soft for both carp and barbel(12lb) and have not had any problems with breakages. Fluoro does vary a good deal in quality/suppleness so it is worth searching out the good stuff. Click on the link to go to the Leslies shop where you can get the Reel...

Thanks I suspected chemical removers could pose a problem,thanks for the advice.

I need to remove some varnish(poly type rather than epoxy)from one of my rods and would like some advice on the easiest/best way to do this. Avoiding damage to the blank is a priority as it has a wrap over the core blank. thanks

Reels Hi Mark Had a brief encounter with Fox reels a couple of years back and was not impressed.Flashy spec and lots of ball races do not necessarily make for a great reel. Latest models may be better but I would rather stick with Shimano or Daiwa as they have proven smooth and reliable...

I am after a 2.25lb rod for both winter barbel and carp floater use. Free Spirit or Infinity advanced would e ideal but anything considered. thanks Richard

Access Sounds like I was just unlucky picking a stretch that was massively overgrown. Ray Mears would have been in his element and I swear I saw a tribe of pygmies and a herd of wildebeest at one point!!

I recently fished the Lower Ballingham beat and found the banks massively overgrown to such an extent that access could only be made comofrtably at one point and at a struggle at one more point. Have others found such access issues on other stretches of the U&W foundation waters. By the...

Enquiry Hi Neil I am based in Gloucestershire but travel widely so could potentially meet up if you are not in a mad rush. Could potentially post rods but would need to check mailing options so I could give you an accurate price. regards Richard

Pair of 12ft,1.75lb t/c rods,now difficult to come by.Plastic still on handles,£55 each. Lovely rods which have done well in field tests.See:http://www.barbelnow.co.uk/reviews/reviewstackle.htm

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I am urgently seeking a 45-60l rucksack eg.Wychwood Solace if anyone has one they wish to sell. many thanks Richard

I store all my dry bait in a cool,dark garage and wondered how long it remains in usable/safe condition for fishing? I have never seen any storage and use by dates on any pellets,groundbait or general fishing bait so would welcome views on this.

Field Farm section of Wye Can anyone tell me who controls the rights to the Field Farm and Hampton Bishop sections of the Wye? thanks Richard

Fluorocarbon I would highly recommend Riverge fluorocarbon,very tough and flexible. Usually use 12lb,available from Leslies of Luton.

Have seen many good reports as to quality of Wychwood Rapier barbel rods. Is the Leeda Rapier the same rod or has the name change led to a different blank/fittings? Any insight appreciated.h

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Mk1 ESP Terry Hearn 12ft rod in excellent condition. Full length duplon handle and Fuji SiC rings. Ideal as a light-middle weight carp rod or heavy barbel rod. £90.o.n.o

Pair of Shimano Twinpower 11ft 2.25lb test curve rods.NOW SOLD Not used since new reel seats(Fuji) and duplon replaced. Same slim blanks as Diaflash rods but finished in a more subdued,brownish/green colour.Shimano SiC double legged rings. Pictures available on request £90 for...