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I liked the 13 a lot but it’s just not a length in that particular power rating that I use hardly ever. I sold my 14ft spectron too. I do turn rods over quite frequently and only keep the really special ones. The Preston is really becoming a firm favorite. That was really awesome to play...

As an ex owner of both I would say the RS PF rods are definitely as capable as the spectron. The action is a little different. In respect that the tip is faster on the spectron making it a bit more versatile. Both have rock solid back ends. Both capable of using 0.25 lines and big fish. I...

I had a carbotec no2 which was a full system 3 different butt sections 13/15/17. I was quite excited about owning it and using it before I’d actually tried one I picked it up for a right bargain at 450 quid. Been 100% honest, I Absolutely hated it! I just couldn’t get on with it. The concept...

John uses the 15ft acolyte specimen float

I used mine yesterday on the Trent in combination with the Preston supera x Absolutely awesome it was they went together really well and dealt easily with big barbel in a fast current. They are as you say just really excellent for trotting and some thought has been put into them. I put a lot...

Have you shit the bed Tel? It’s long past your bedtime 😁

That’s what it’s about at the end of the day. The users personal needs. I certainly don’t contest his centrepins are built to a very high standard and I’ve been tempted many times based purely on how nice some of them look but the reality is for me they tick just a few boxes and a purchase...

They are very nice and built exceptionally well with afew really lovely little details in his builds that separate him from others. I’ve never fished with 1 but I’ve handled afew and yes I can appreciate them. However Chris has quite a fixed template with his reels and when you look at the...

Where do you see longevity issues with this pin Chris as I only see the plastic lever mechanism as a possibility there for failure and to be fair over the 9 months of abuse that I’ve given the 4 incher I’m quite satisfied that is a lot harder wearing than I first thought

Thanks Bill. It was nice to Knock my mate @Terry Harman with his splasher😂 off the home page and have a proper one put up caught on a float and pin. 😂 You still up for giving me that lift on Friday Terry or have I blown it now 🤣

“Ugly” is a little bit harsh Dave. I had to cover them up while reading your post there so not to upset them too much 😂 Na seriously I do get what you mean, they are rather odd looking centre pins and I know that to some the looks is just as important as the function but I’m not one of them...

I want to talk to talk about these unusual centrepin reels. I’ve recently received my second now and I find it extremely strange that they don’t get alot of press amongst float trotting guys. I don’t believe many people actually use them. Whenever they come up for sale they seem to always be...

That’s right. The power version rated to 8lb line is only available at 14ft.

A Tip off from a good mate, and finally I got hold of one Now have both sizes of this unbelievably brilliant trotting reel. These weird looking true pins start themselves rolling like no other I’ve ever used, they are feather light and yet constructed out of one piece of bar stock making...

Ultimately only you can decide what length is going to suit your fishing best. Up until buying the Preston I predominantly used 4 different lengths 3 of which are used less commonly than the one I go for most of the time. 11,13,15,17. the 11, 13and 17 are not used as often and in 75% of cases...

Just to throw a spanner in the works, I really am taken back by the new Preston supera x 14ft power float rod rated to 8lb main lines. I hammered the life out of mine last winter putting loads of chub on the bank to 6lb 13oz seen here In closed season I took it to a commercial tench and...

Yes That’s the one. I must admit if I was using them more often I’d likely have a crack at that. I really like the spool dimensions and compact body. It looks like a very well thought out design and yes, machined aluminum gearing is a nice touch over the more common die cast zinc gears. This...

I’m going to give a bit of an unhelpful start to my post and say persevering with the centrepin is well worth doing. Honestly once things start to click you’ll be kicking them fixed spool reels round the shed they’ll get so little use. Granted there are rare occasions when I will use one for...

Hey very well done Martin. 😎

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ this would be my advice also. Don’t change things if you’re already catching the barbel among the bream. You might end up negatively affecting your intended species by trying to wave off another. Stick with it for sure. I don’t know the river at all but from what I’ve...