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As above - looking to secure one of these to make a pair. eBay currently barren - does anyone have one of these they’d part with?

I fancy a few sessions for Pike before the end of the season on my local rivers. In principle I understand the value of a paternoster rig to keep a bait (probably small-ish dead bait) anchored in one likely looking spot. My question is - does the bait need to have neutral buoyancy to be...

Posting this in the most active forum rather than the ‘Other species’ one. Mods - feel free to move if required. I’m looking at 2500 size reels for my Perch and Chub fishing this winter on small rivers. I’ll be the first to admit that I tend to gravitate towards Shimano front drag reels so the...

I’ve been looking at JBs Supermilk base mix on It’s expensive but seems to have a very dedicated following, almost fanatical in places. In terms of actual usage though, what’s the relative value of sticking with, say Taste F2, in the colder months and just changing up the profile flavour wise...

As above. Used under 5 times. Excellent condition and supplied with 2 spare spools. Original boxes. Looking to sell as a pair and shift quickly, hence £100 posted.

I recently bought this from another forum member but have had change of heart and will be staying with my 4000D / OC’s for the foreseeable future. That said, this is a great reel made better by the Weston Development’s tuning and cosmetic touches. This build comes with a black spigot and black...

Over the past month or so I’ve acquired a JW Young River Specialist and John Wilson (now Heritage) from members of this forum. Whilst they are both in good condition I’d like them serviced before they are pressed into use. I hear good things about servicing via JW Youngs but what is the...

I considered putting this in the Barbel basics forum but I’m keen to hear views on the following. I’m fishing small southern rivers, with highly localised fish which see a reasonable amount of pressure (in the more accessible swims anyway). Assuming I am using a boilie (JB) and possibly pellet...

As we approach the start of the season I’m in the process of nailing down my bait choices for the warmer months. Going down the JB route after seeing a recent thread on here. Anyone else specifically using Taste F2?

Does anyone know if Custom Angling Solutions (makers of stainless steel bankware including rod test heads etc) are still operating in any capacity? Their Internet presence seems to have expired and I’ve not received any response to a recent emails. Stockists are all out of stock of the item...

Shimano X-Aero 2500 FA reel for sale. Used possibly once. Includes washers, spool reducers and spare spool. Original box and instructions included. Don’t know why I bought it as I despise double handle reels. £95 including recorded postage via Royal Mail.