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Custom rods are top of the list of fishing tackle I'd consider. Maybe a power float rod, followed by a centre pin. But I just don't need them though. I could move my Greys rods on and have some 1'75lbs made, but I really like what I've got for fishing wise. Same with my floodwater gear...

I like the idea of a trip somewhere. Always fancied the Royalty for a session, or Redmire, just for the history. We had a local artist draw pictures of our dogs a while ago, who was very good. Sadly she was suffering with breast cancer and stopped doing drawings. Not sure my mug is something...

I'm due to retire in the new year and was thinking I might treat myself to something fishing related when I do. Trouble is, I'm not sure if I need anything. A custom made pair of floodwater rods could be top of the list, but I'm very happy with the pair I have at the moment. I'm not a...

There are some on that site that are 3.4mm. Might be worth having a look, and maybe buying one of those and rubbing it down a little with some emery cloth.

Could you measure the tip and look on here, Matt ?? Lots of tips, fit different rods. Drennan and Daiwa interchange for example. Edit: Mostly. https://www.fishingspares.co.uk/1501-quiver-tips

Another vote for the Gardner. I bought the 26" and it's a little on the small side TBH. But in my defence, the 30" is quite large IMO, and looked a bit cumbersome in the shop. Comes in a bag, folds up fairly small and compact (I strap it to the top of my rucksac) I bought it to use when...

You could try this, Alex. https://www.sonubaits.com/en/products/paste/sp-10426 It's aimed at match fishing, where they want it extremely soft. But if you experimented with less water I'm sure you'd get it how you wanted it.

Like lots of things, the strive for lightness affects everything. I've an old Sprayway GTX coat that has never let water in, but weighs a ton. I've also got both a Berghaus and Mountain Equipment GTX coat, that whilst very light, doesn't keep me dry. I think the newer coats are just designed...

My mate uses this when he's off Carp fishing, David. He sleeps in it so it'll take a bedchair, and he gets all his kit in it. I believe it's a long wheel based Transit Connect. Not sure about a 7ft rod though.

Just a heads up with regards the Grubs Eskline. I had to send a pair back after a very short time using them. They came apart where the upper joined the sole. Got my money back, so hats off to Grubs. Wearing my second pair tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

Hi Alistair. A1 pits is just a little way downstream. I've fished it a few times, it's crowded, but there are 200 pegs on the stretch, so getting a swim is almost guaranteed. I've never fished Bobs, not sure I could put up with the locals, so to speak. Something else to consider is buying a...

I see. Thanks.

I just assumed they wouldn't waft, the flow stopping them and pinning then to the riverbed.

Anyone use Wafters in their river fishing ?? We've made some wafters for my Carp fishing mate, and I've made myself some cork dust ones in my flavour. Obviously not very good in fast water, but it's got me thinking that they may ?? be ok in slower paced swims.

I've got a Daiwa Connoisseur Pro 14' power float rod, Graham. Only used it once, so can't give you an in depth review, and as I've got nothing else to compare it to, it's only my opinion on the rod. I've teamed it up with a Daiwa 4012 TDR reel, loaded with 9lb Berkeley XT line. Seems to balance...

TBH the amount of wading I do it wouldn't be worth the expense of buying good quality chest waders. If I was doing it on a regular basis, then I'd buy some, but for the times I do wade, I'd probably be better with some thigh waders, and just accept I'll have to stay closer to the bank. Still...

Slight thread hijack here. How do chesties get sized ?? I'm a 13 in shoe size and struggle to get a good choice of shoes/boots. I'm also on the larger size as well. I bought a pair of second hand size 13 Snowbee chest waders a while ago and while they are OK, they are on the snug size. I'm...

These, Hopefully. My mate has had three Carp to 33lb on our other bait, so I'm hoping to get amongst the Barbel when I get a chance to use my boilies.

I've had more Barbel in my one trip out this season, than the whole of last season, so I'm happy. Unfortunately, I just can't find the time to go at the moment, which is a bit of a downer.

Can't comment on the Drennan as I've never used one. Nor a centrepin. As regards bait. I'm lucky in as much as I can fish a section of the Trent that lends itself to trotting for Chub and Barbel, and there's a good head of them. I fished pellets last time out, simply because they're easy and...