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I had a look on YouTube and tried a few of the suggestions, Im going to give the perfection loop a go first.

I've been using Drennan Supplex in 10lb for a few seasons, very good abrasion resistance.

I use the palomar for attaching swivels but not for a loop ?

thanks for all the replies gents, lots of options there to look at/try out.

I did think I may have been over tightening the knot, I do wet with saliva first, maybe a more gentle touch required !!

I've always used a figure of eight loop knot to create the loop to attach my hook link to a quick change swivel. Today I lost a fish first cast with a newly tied hook length when the line snapped just below the knot, this made me think and realise that just below the loop is almost always where...

The Trent is more productive but the Severn is in much prettier countryside... both good options.

i think Chris Jones posted recently that he has the 17' and had some doubles off the Trent on it. Ive got the 14' and its a lovely light but powerful rod to use.

Etienne, have a look at the 17'Acolyte Specimen, I haven't got one but it will definitely be a bit longer !

wow, I must admit Ive never used that size meat Neil !! Interesting what you say about corn too, Ive never caught a barbel on it because Ive never tried it.

Neil, I agree it could outfish pellet but in my experience even in high coloured water pellet catches me more fish. I always take meat though as its a good change bait. As always though, a bait the angler is confident in is the best bait.

a quick update in case anyone is looking for neoprene waders, I bought the Ollyskins and have worn them for about 6 days and so far Im very impressed, of course longevity will be the ultimate test and I can't predict that outcome but if you want a very comfortable well made wader then worth a...

beauty there Graham

they are very good Tim

Etienne, someone on here was recently advertising a ci14 4000 Stradic, really light weight fantastic clutch, no backwind but this not an issue for me.

Jack, if you're catching barbel and bream on the Teme you're doing great, seriously, stick with it !

Jim, I fish it quite regularly in the winter, typical middle Severn with fish throughout, all swims produce on their day depending on the river conditions. Its very busy in the summer though, especially with the lodges so near. If you don't mind walking then Id say head downstream away from the...

Id say only 1 needed on the Wye, when they are feeding you will get double hook ups on two.

Jim, have a search on youtube, I came across a video a couple of days ago where someone did a 20mins review of the venue. I fished it once many years ago, very snaggy in the weir pool I recall.

i don't see the point.. I used to do it and all it did was raise or lower my expectation... often being proved wrong !