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    Drennan Series 7 Avon Quiver 1.5lb *Sold*

    Sold Drennan Series 7 Avon Quiver 1.5lb 12ft rods for sale. Extremely good condition, one still has plastic on the Cork and hardly used. Both come with Avon and Quiver section plus glass and carbon Quiver tips. One of them has had a new tip ring repair on the Avon top section. Both come with...
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    Freelining tips

    Hi All, I'm planning to have a few hours freelining/light ledgering with SSG shot for chub tomorrow. I've never done this style of fishing and looking for any tips. I'm taking a 12ft avon rod with 6lb line. I have a small container with a couple packs of hooks, SSG shot, float stops and a...
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    Touch ledgering

    I fish a small river with a low stock, it can be tough to get a bite most days. I find it difficult watching a quiver tip for hours without movement so I'm wondering if touch ledgering is the way to go. Can I touch ledger with an avon top and still get the same effect? Any advice is much...
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    Ss1600 reel

    I've handled the SS2600 but how does the 1600 compare in size and performance for small river barbel fishing? My fishing has developed over the years from a 2 rod setup, I now prefer a single rod keeping mobile and often touch ledgering. I see the 1600 is on offer at around £85. I currently...
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    High end rods

    So I've just started preparing my tackle ready for next week and in doing this I've also acquired another rod. My rods for the last 3 seasons have been the TackleBox Darent Valley 1.75tc Specialists with 4000OC reels, and these have caught me some very nice fish. They're on the lower end of...
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    DRENNAN Specialist rod info

    Hi everyone, viewed the forum for a long time but first time poster. I've just picked up a Drennan Specialist Barbel rod 1.75tc, I'm just looking for information on it as I can't find much online. Is it similar to the Martin Bowler rods? I have a Drennan Series 7 avon rod, is it meant to a...
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