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I completely forgot I had this rod, I bought it but never got round to using it. It's a Chub XP Barbel 12' rod with twin tops 1 1/4lb and a 1 3/4lb tops It is in NEW CONDITION and still has the wrapping on the cork butt Price is £60 collected from the edge of the New Forest between Salisbury...

On offer is a two piece Harrison Advaced Rods Chimera Specialist 12' Unfortunately not exactly sure of test curve. I have now been informed that it's 1.5lb tc. It is unusual in that it has an abbreviated handle not cork Just realised the joint is same as other rods I was thinking of another of...

For sale is a Harrison 12' Chimera No.2 rod 1.75lb The rod is in EXCELLENT CONDITION although I have had the last part of the cork butt section professionaly recorked due to previous owner reducing the cork section length As stated the rod is in excellent condition and has a matt finish It comes...

I have just bought a pair of Vass Easy Stretch Fishing Trainers for which I paid £45 They are marked as size UK 11 or EU 46 however I am normally size 11 but these are tight fitting and would perhaps be better for possibly around size 10 I wore them for less than 30 minutes before taking them...

I have been given some Korum Speci Heli Kits which I have started to use for feeder fishing on lakes but is there any way they can be reused as once the line has been pulled through when packing up there seems to be no way to use them again as it is impossoble to rethread them ?

This Sunday is the twice yearly Romsey Vintage Tackle Fair at Romsey School Hampshire Doors open at 9am and finishes about 12:30 Lots of gear both vintage and modern for sale with between 30 -40 dealers Well worth a look around even if you don't need more tackle and a great opportunity to meet...

I cannot find any mention of a Barbel Society show for 2025 Is there going to be one?

I have a pair of Maver Radar 30 Plus Twin Top Barbel Rods for Sale The rods are 12' and come with tops marked up to 4oz and the other up to 6 oz The rods have abbreviated butt sections and the reel fittings have a label below stating AC-T. The rods are in excellent used condition Price is £90...

I have the follwing books for sale All are in Excellent Condition P & P is inclusive of the price The Fighting Barbel by Peter Wheat -2011 edition published by Medlar Press - £23 Reflections by Chris Turnbull Highlights from an angling life 1st Ed. 2011 £23 Lost in a Quiet World by Paul Cook...

I have 30 of The Barbel Fisher Magazine by the Barbel Society Ranging from the earliest 1997 to the the most recent 2022 All in very good to excellent condition Price is £25 for the lot. Collection only from Redlynch between Salisbury and Ringwood Mike

A few books for sale A Can of Worms - the story of Barbel and the men who fished for them by Jon Berry 1st 2007 NOW SOLD Lost in a Quiet World by Paul Cook 1st 2011 £26 Elite Barbel by Tony Miles 1st 2004 (numbered over 500) Signed NOW SOLD The Waterlog Years by Chris Yates 2010 Printing Signed...

I have a pair of Harrison Advanced Chimera Barbel Rods 11'6" which I believe are 2lb Tc. They are in excellent used condition and come with quality cloth rod bags The tips between top eye and the next ring have been coloured white. £260 the pair NOW SOLD Collection only from the edge of the...

On offer is a Cadence CR10 #3 12ft Float Rod. This is the more powerful rod than numbers #1 & #2 It is in EXCELLENT CONDITION in fact LOOKS AS NEW and comes with original bag Cadence Price is £153 My price is £80 Collect from edge of New Forest between Salisbury and Ringwood. Mike

I always use centrepins when trotting and absolutely love them. However I have recently started fishing a couple of stretches where I am not a good enough caster with a pin to reach the far tree line. Barbel are not the target fish chub, roach and dace are what I am aiming for. What fixed spool...

Going through my boxes of odds and ends I found this. I guess the hole on the side towards the top is for a bar to screw the spike into the ground. There is a hole at the very end but it's only 10mm in diameter which I think is smaller than an umbrella pole so any thoughts please

The twice yearly National Vintage Tackle is being held at the Abbey Stadium Redditch this Sunday 17th November The basic times from 9am to about 12:30 Don't be fooled by the title as there will be some modern tackle available as well A great chance to pick up some bargains and meet up with old...

I know it's late notice but completely forgot to mention it. Tomorrow Sunday 29 Sept is the Romsey Tackle Fair at Romsey School Hampshire basic start time is 9am and usually finishes at mid day or a liitlle after. Loads of fishing items both vintage and modern

I have a a few Free Spirit Rods For Sale which may be of interest. I am no good at taking photos of rods but if anyone require some pics then I will try and send them 1. Free Spirit CTX Carp Waggler 11' - No Bag- £70 SOLD 2. Free Spirit CTX Carp Feeder 9' - with 1oz glass, 1oz carbon and 2 oz...

I cannot find any contact details for Free Spirit. Does anyone have an email address or phone number for them please? P.S I dont suscribe to facebook

I continue in forgetting to use insect repellant whenever I go fishing. I must have at least 4 different repellants. I have 8 bites at the moment. I have tried using a cream from Boots and also TCP but I am still scratching away merrily. Any recommendations apart from "Don't Forget the Repellant"?