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  1. Jon Elliott

    Wanted - Mark Tunley Mk1 Specialist 11.5ft rod / Harrison Avon or Chimera Avon

    I have one of these i'd willingly part with. I'm off abroad imminently though, so if you can hold on a couple of weeks - we may be able to some business.... Mine's 11ft I think, with and avon top and a separate quiver top, made by Beavan tackle if memory serves, cork handle.
  2. Jon Elliott

    Daiwa Rod delight.

    I have a pair of Daiwa mid 90's AKN116. Billed in the brochure of the day as carp stalker. Had them rebuilt with some cork and more rings, they're amazing barbel rods for light work. They've cost me far to much money, but they're lovely.
  3. Jon Elliott

    New reservoir ?

    Its lunacy. Just build the things, lots of them.
  4. Jon Elliott

    Shimano Baitrunner 6000: XTR-RA, XT-RA, XTEA or GTE-C?

    Oh and don't listen to Terry - those whisker 25qd are soooo much money.
  5. Jon Elliott

    Shimano Baitrunner 6000: XTR-RA, XT-RA, XTEA or GTE-C?

    The older Shimano's, 5010GT and 5000GTE can have a slightly sticky drag over time - can be overcome by a service from Shimano. The XTEA drag is really good. Always pay a little more for these on auction sites. However, for some technical reasons I wont try and explain, a front drag reel will...
  6. Jon Elliott

    Barbel spawning this morning ....

    Got to agree, the window we give them, doesn't seem to line up with the window they want.
  7. Jon Elliott

    Chris brown bank sticks

    I highly recommend these - have several.
  8. Jon Elliott

    Bank tackle discount

    There size 4 wide gapes are excellent for meat fishing - so bought 20 of them which will probably last me the season.
  9. Jon Elliott

    10ft rods…..

    Mark Tunley can do you a 10ft 2.25tc rod. He's currently building me a second one. It's a great rod with loads of back bone. It's not listed on his website, but if you drop him a line he'll talk you through it. Not cheap though given it's a custom build, but you can have your cork and small...
  10. Jon Elliott

    Absolutely Gutted

    There's an 11ft Tamer on everyone's favourite auction site. Just get that and you'll be sorted for season's start.
  11. Jon Elliott

    Large comfy chair

    I've got the Nash high back - don't find it that cumfy tbh. for ref I'm nigh on 6ft 4in and weigh too much. Tracker have a few ones that look the part, but you probably need to visit one of those carp shows to test everything in one place.
  12. Jon Elliott

    Drought!

    Had a drop in mid-Sussex a couple of nights ago, it was the first drop in about 6 - 8 weeks. The gardens are like concrete already. It's certainly a worry, though I was up at Ardingly ressie a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty full.
  13. Jon Elliott

    Which reel

    Had many carp on them, Terry ?
  14. Jon Elliott

    Custom Angling Solutions

    The isotope isn't in the middle. Come on Terry. Try harder.
  15. Jon Elliott

    New Normark Rods

    Can we bring back some Daiwa kevlar rods next pls
  16. Jon Elliott

    Which reel

    As Dave says, if you buy the 4000 EU it's a natty little handle like the one in the pic further up. I know cos I have a shiny matching pair....
  17. Jon Elliott

    Hi, new member

    Good luck Dan, plenty of great fishing on your doorstep. I'm not from the area, but I'd think the severn gives you the best chance to build your confidence. Cliff's advice above is a great start and in time you'll be successful.
  18. Jon Elliott

    Harrison Torrix 12ft 2lb BFW Bob Gill built.

    £100 - Don't give it away - I have exactly the same thing built by Bob. Great rods, and the Isoblobs are a triumph.
  19. Jon Elliott

    Which reel

    You do know the 4000 size (the thinking man's choice) come with a nice little handle, Tel?
  20. Jon Elliott

    Which reel

    Best reels in the business. How's that wrist injury, Terry ? :cool:
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