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Does anyone have a recommendation, for a practical, good quality, weed rake?

Seeking the above for my tench rods (Chimera 2's 12 1.75 lb TC). Fishing at range. Must have a bait-runner facility & good engineering reliability. Doesn't have to be the Daiwa Shimano brands.

I did think of making it the top 5, but there are so many that I like, that 10 seems more appropriate 😀. Mine are: 1. A pikers progress - John Watson 2. Red Eye - Mick Cutler 3. Tinca Tinca - Tench fishers 4. Mammoth Pike (x2 editions) - Neville Fickling 5. The Eel Angler- Barry McConnell...

Portable and compact unit with integral battery. Comes with wooden batten mounted transducer for simple clamping onto the boats transom. Used on the big pike waters. I haven't used for some time. I am not sure on the integrity of the transducer wire and probably needs replacing. £75.

I purchased for use on the Trent. I've used it about three times. I prefer bank sticks. Good condition. £45 posted.

My long standing weigh sling has gone. The type that you simply used to weigh the fish & not the unnecessarily complicated (with fold down plastic tubing 🙄) and 'heavy' types you find in todays tackle shop. In anyone has an unwanted/spare crescent shaped sling (or similar) that they want to...

Purchased from new. Used 9 times last spring for tench on my Chimera 1's (1.75 lb TC). Genuine reason for sale. I don't like them😄. Good condition boxed. About £200 new. Will accept £130 posted.

The Mightiest Mahseer -Stephen Harper -£28. SOLD. The pike of Broadland - Stephen Harper - £28 (unread copy) A Line on the Water -Stephen Harper -£35 (good) Mega Pike - Eddie Turner -£35 (good) Fishing for Tench -Rickards and Webb - £14 (good) Tarpon Fishing in Mexico and Florida - EGS Churchill...

Baitr-runner reels.Used 8 times this spring for tench fishing. Purchased new and in very good condition. £128 free posting.

Lovely looking reel. Those old enough on BFW will remember these as being well engineered. Fully functional and in good condition. Very slight bend on the reel handle. I could get this sorted. BFW members first dibs before it's loaded onto Gumtree.👍 £110 posted.

Superb condition. 7 weight. 9 foot. A very light rod. £110. Postage at cost.

I was wondering what the forum members think of fish cradles? Owners have the best of intentions when it comes to fish welfare. However, in the heat of summer, the green colouration and material of construction, can easily absorb heat, upping temperatures, that can cause heat stress to species...

Hollow glass, brown, fuji rings, clasp reel seats. Approximately 1.25 lb TC. Cork full length handles. Vintage. Both come with original rod bags. Sorry no pictures currently. Will post pictures later. £180 the pair. Will post at cost or possibly meet at a mutually agreeable location for pick up.

The well known high circulation (in Europe) Blinker magazine has covered the Barbel Society's otter petition. For those interested here we are

I've a couple of packets of each of the above. Free to genuine BFW Pallatrax users. Please PM me your address 1st come first served.

£24 postage free.

I've gradually built up a multi-species collection over the years. I am starting to sell/give away various titles that I no longer want. There are certain favourite titles that I'll keep. What's your top 5?

I know this may be controversial and I'm all for embracing 'new' technology. But, digital scales. Why bother? They seem to me more hassle than they're worth and I see a lot of dubious weights of fish, claimed to have been weighed, using digital scales. I know that in the hands of experienced...

11 foot 3.5 lb TC . Black with cork handles. Self build. Can also supply with matching Mitchell 306's for a truly retro outfit. Verging on the 'golden scale club' 😁 The rods need a bit of a refurb, but the cork handles, rings and joints are in good condition. £200 the pair with reels. Pick up...

Slightly different format this issue. Really enjoying it with some good photography. Quite a few feature articles, by different anglers, on what makes them 'tick' and the way in which they approach their barbel fishing. I especially liked the Lee Swords and Neil Wayte features. Not finished yet...