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Great question to ask with no right or wrong answers and theories. I think personally that a Western spate river is different in nature to a Eastern flowing river, shallower river. Take the Thames catchment- banks often no more than 2-3 ft high as opposed to the Teme/Severn/Wye of 20ft. Also...

Hi-this is just my opinion! Goretex is superb, but effective if you wash regularly or proof the "wear" areas (shoulders) regulalry-where rucksacks remove the DWR, wash every 10 wears. I do a bit in the mountains-inc Scottish Winters, and will only wear my hardshell when its raining to avoid waer...

Hi Pete-yes it works, I think the crays actually help bring in fish (Chub and Barbel), when you bring in the meat you can see they have had a go, but they don't decimate it. You get a bit of bobbin/tip tremors pulls, but I only strike when the rod of is going in to the river anyway. Experience...

Mike Lane knows this method inside out-and he has caught a lot of very big barbel from the Teme over the years. Its suprising how quickly a Barbel or Chub can get a 1/4 piece down. All of the above makes a lot of sense-main thing for me is BE CONFIDENT THIS WORKS-the facts speak for themselves...

If its the Trent you are tackling read the Barbel Catchers River guide-and head to the Lower Severn Chapter by John Costello, this will help tackle a large river/how to approach it/mindset. The author was/is a very under rated angler. BW DT

10ft-vintage Avon rod-in VGC, except bag has been moth/mouse attacked. £80 collected from Reading

Nikwax or Grangers for Goretex/Event/Paramo etc same as previous replies. Just an insight-most people wait to long to reproof hard shells, wash regularly every 10 or so times you wear the jacket-don't wait for the jacket to wet out, and don't worry about the machine process wearing out the...

Fuji rings and reel seat, original rod bag, full cork handle-in excellent condition, used a handful of times-reason for sale. Reading based-happy for collection, or if on route/nearby may be able to deliver. £175 (cost £260 new).

Original twin tip Ipower made by BG, good used condition, 1.75/2lb tops and Fuji real seat. Sent to BG for a Re-whip 6 years ago and used once since then ( have 2 BG made Torrix rods). Original rod bag, no graphics on but, but can get confirmation email from BG if required. This rod has not been...

No cork Sir, but have an abbreviated I power

BFW I Power-refurbished by Bob (Gill) about 6 years ago and only used once since then. Excellent condition, no breaks repairs etc, Fuji real seat and rings throughout, 1.75/2.0 tc tops and super tough rod bag bag with buckle fasteners. On refurb asked for no decals on but section. Have two...

Julian apologies these are the Avon Duo Lites 1lb tc, but are ARD 0010, both come with Avon top and quiver with four different quiver tips eg 1 oz etc, one in bag, one without. Also have the .75 tc version with is obviously softer more for Roach. Also have a Fox 1 lb duo lite just Avon top no...

Got a few of these, will pm pics over tomorrow

Try Alpkit for cost/ value, but if you have the money Petzl NAO, use it for night nav in the mountains and it’s amazing how much light it gives out

Trefor West Barbel landing net handle- pre Lone Angler, £40 ono Drennan 3 m Twistlock £22 ono Collection Reading preferred, though if you can wait a short time I may be able to deliver if you are Southern based. Both handles in excellent condition.

Worth a look on the Facebook page, Outdoor Gear Exchange, lots of bargains to be had, only tip, if you buy a second hand Goretex/ Event jacket then Nikwash it and tumble dry it to activate the DWR. Keep smiling DT

Nick-phone cAll Carlsberg don't do phone calls, but if they did! 15.14 of Severn Gold-well done Sir, still one of the most memorable fish I have ever seen. How are you Sir?

Sorry for tardy responses Sorry was away for weekend☺️

Quiver Hi Rob, Yes-no push in quiver, all one top. Dave

Having a clear out- Diawa Powermesh 1.25 TC 12 ft(3 piece)-PMS112 Specialist Avon, no rod bag £45. Diawa Powermesh 1.25tc 11'9" PM-XS119AV with rod bag £65 B.James (in assc with Bruce and Walker) MK IV Avon 6, Compound taper-glass fibre 10'6", with very tatty rod bag £90 ono Fox...