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  1. Chris Thomson

    Braid and rings

    Hi , ive a free spirit barbel seeker rod prob 5 yrs+ old , just wondering how braided mainline would affect the rings on this rod? Are they up to the job?
  2. Chris Thomson

    Daiwa br25a vshimano 6000 oc

    Hi , opinions on which is the better reel ? Cheers
  3. Chris Thomson

    Baitworks new bait

    Hi , just a heads up that Baitworks have released their new boily Pro Flow + a few extras , looks interesting , all on the website
  4. Chris Thomson

    Silt

    Hi , with large areas of the Hants Avon losing gravel runs/patches and being replaced with sandy type silt especially after recent years of heavy flooding whats peoples thoughts on fishing on these silty areas? Its not the silt that you get on lakes which is stinking black sludge from years of...
  5. Chris Thomson

    Shimano 3500B for sale

    Hi , for sale , on excellent condition , hardly been used ( twice by me) , came back last week from being serviced by Felindre who said that it has had very little use , £100 +£5 postage
  6. Chris Thomson

    Braid/leader

    Hiya, this is for the users of braided mainline. Do you all use a leader , mono/ flouro ,with it if so what are the pro's and cons if any ?
  7. Chris Thomson

    Optibaits

    Hi , anyone who uses milk protein mixes might be interested in Optibaits , they do a milk protein mix called Hydromilk which is a more advanced mix of John Bakers Supermilk , much more souluble and contains yeast and other active ingredients , not cheap but Sam Barley who runs it certainly knows...
  8. Chris Thomson

    Daiwa ss2600 + weston spool and cap SOLD

    Hi , selling this ss2600 which is in excellent condition along with a Weston Developments spool and drag cap , the spool has the felt washers in but I'll put in with the reel the carbon washers that were fitted in the spool , im asking for £ 100 + £ 5 postage , please pm me for photos as i cant...
  9. Chris Thomson

    Abu cardinal 55's

    Hi , selling these two 55's , in very good condition having been serviced by mr abu Martin Stone , they come fitted with cardinal 57 handles which give them added cranking power but i also have the originals im asking £150 + £5 postage , silent anti reverse model and a very smooth clutch
  10. Chris Thomson

    Speedia wide drum

    Hi , selling this wide drum which is in really good condition , spins well with no wobble , strong ratchet and has the plastic arbor fitted that was made specifically for the wide drum speedia , im asking £ 85 + £5. Postage ,
  11. Chris Thomson

    Daiwa emblem 4500h " baboon bums:

    Anyone had any experience with these " oldies"?
  12. Chris Thomson

    Solid pva bag fishing

    Hi , any users of this method on here , whats your thoughts ?
  13. Chris Thomson

    Compact camera with flip round screen

    Hi , looking for a decent compact camera with a flip round screen , around the £200 mark , any recommends ?
  14. Chris Thomson

    Gardner hydro tuff

    Hearing good things about this line , any users care to comment ?
  15. Chris Thomson

    Heated socks

    Hi , any users of battery heated socks on here care to comment on their effectiveness ??
  16. Chris Thomson

    Enervite / bird food bait

    Hi , whilst mixing my milk protein mix last night i got to thinking about other mixes and wondered if anyone had had success with Enervite or similar " bird food" type mixes? They seem to tick the boxes with limited nutrition , high carbohydrate / fats , easily digested and a coarse texture that...
  17. Chris Thomson

    Speedia arbour

    Hi , looking for an arbour for my wide drum speedia , apart from wrapping cork sheeting around the spool any others around ?
  18. Chris Thomson

    Gardner rucksack

    Any users here rate them ?
  19. Chris Thomson

    Wanted shimano 3500B

    Hi , looking for a mint/ excellent condition one please , good money paid for a minter , cheers
  20. Chris Thomson

    Decisions decisions

    Hi , looking to retire my battered ss2600's and have narrowed my choice of replacement to eithe shimano 4000 oc or okuma aventa 5000 , they'll be going on to 11ft 1.75tc barbel seekers and wont be chucking big weights/feeders on trent/thames type rivers , any thoughts on preference , cost is...
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