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  1. Darren Hawen

    Mark Tunley built 11ft 1.75 Torrix

    Posting on behalf of a friend who is a dormant BFW member. As per title, a stunning rod in a claret blank with green/red whipping. Alps tri reel seat and with Fuji Alconite guides. The rod is in brilliant condition with only a couple of small marks at the bottom of the blank. He's looking...
  2. Darren Hawen

    Wanted - Shimano x aero 4000

    As above wanted, not fussed if its boxed must be VGC and with a spare spool. Cheers, Darren
  3. Darren Hawen

    No longer required - Drennan specialist twin tip duo 12' 1lb

    As above, a friend is after one of these ideally but would consider the 1.25 version. Must be in excellent condition with all tips etc. Drop me a message if anyone moving a rod on and I'll pass on his details. Cheers, Darren
  4. Darren Hawen

    **Sold** - 2 x Shimano 6000 OC plus 2 unused spare spools.

    Hi all, As per title, reels have been used with some slight cosmetic blemishes but in excellent condition and perfect working order and have been recently serviced (October) by Rich Isaacs. I bought the spools separately and both are new/unused condition. Looking for £180 all in which...
  5. Darren Hawen

    Question for the braid users out there

    Does anyone use braid, not mono as a mainline when fishing the bigger rivers especially with extra water on? Interested to hear the pro's and con's ie less drag due reduced diameter and abrasion resistance for example. I'm looking to get out into the flow when fishing an angry Thames and any...
  6. Darren Hawen

    Greenpeace petition

  7. Darren Hawen

    Daiwa Caldia 4000 spools x 6

    As above, bought as job lot 6/7 years ago and never used them although they are in excellent used condition. The previous owner marked each spool on the outside with line strength, didn't want to remove the marker and scuff the spools. Will provide pictures later if anyone is interested in...
  8. Darren Hawen

    Mark Tunley specialist rods

    These look rather nice, as do the other rods in the range.. https://www.marktunley.com/mark-tunley-mk1---11-ft--specialist-multi-tip-981-p.asp
  9. Darren Hawen

    Wanted 4000D spool

    Anyone out there who has a spare they want to let go?
  10. Darren Hawen

    Daiwa reel service

    Any recommendations for someone reliable and with a quick turnround? Cheers
  11. Darren Hawen

    Grab some while you can!

    https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/nov/07/spam-is-back-chefs-on-their-favourite-recipes-from-katsu-curry-to-spam-fries-with-cheesy-kimchi-sauce
  12. Darren Hawen

    Wanted spare spools x2 for 6000 OC's

    As per title, if anyone has any they'd like to re-home then please let me know. Cheers
  13. Darren Hawen

    Bob Gill built Harrison Torrix 2lb tc 11' twin tip avon/quiver **sold**

    As per title, I bought this rarity from Bob around 6 years ago and is in excellent used condition. Fuji K series rings. The rod has an ultra matt finish with - Cobalt blue whipping with metallic blue tracer. Fuji vss reel seat with wind down fore grip. Cork handle with flattened section...
  14. Darren Hawen

    Hardy Marksman Specimen Avon 11' 6 **sold**

    **Sold pending the usual** Reluctantly selling this modern classic as it just doesn't get used anymore. Top quality rod in excellent used condition with original Cordura tube, bag and spigot all present. A great small to medium river rod with a tremendous action and bags of power. Looking...
  15. Darren Hawen

    Keeper rings

    Does anyone remember posts (can't seem to find them) from a few years back about those awesome folding alloy keeper rings, possibly from Japan? They use 2 'O' rings to attach to the rod so are transferable, I've had one previously but no idea where it is or where I got it from and could really...
  16. Darren Hawen

    Question for Chimera 3 owners

    Interested to know which reels you are using with these rods? Cheers
  17. Darren Hawen

    Dave Bone custom rod builder

    Shout out and credit to this guy, I'd kept him in mind for a build as he was mentioned on here a couple of years back, GE I think. Had a couple of Chimera 3's made up by Dave last autumn, asked for his standard build plus keeper rings plus sight tips. Really happy with the rods, excellent...
  18. Darren Hawen

    Black pepper spam

    Heads up that B&M are doing a run on black pepper spam and seems to be widely available. No sign of the mighty garlic version unfortunately...
  19. Darren Hawen

    Safe on the bank?

    I read this morning about a hopefully extremely rare incident where an angler was verbally harassed and then had his car set alight. The incident happened on a fenced and gated lake but from many of the comments the fencing has been inadequate for some time and highlighted to the club. Can’t...
  20. Darren Hawen

    What are your targets for the new season?

    Thankfully the start of the season is just round the corner so would be good to see some targets and goals that you’re aiming for this year! I’ve got a few on the wish list for the season so I’ll get it started - PB Chub so anything over 6.13 A Thames PRB, a 12lb plus fish would do it for me...
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