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    Photos of river scenes

    River Swale yesterday 07.55. Up 2 metre +. Still blanked!.
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    Which off the shelf float rod? Opinions please :)

    Was on R.Wye last week, used an 14' Acolyte Specimen float most of the week, had everything from small chub upto barbel 8lb plus . Really good rod for the money.
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    Old Hempseed (Uncooked) Bin it or Boil it?

    When hemp is cooked, it gives off an aroma/ smell, which would be the answer to your question. Send me a sample, I'll do it. I think I'm qualified been cooking it since 1980's.
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    Old Hempseed (Uncooked) Bin it or Boil it?

    Soak and boil a sample ( pint) , before binning it. If it's been stored dry, should be ok.
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    Spoppers

    Thanks for that Richard, have the small korum shopper, so will do your mods. Was wondering if it was improvable.
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    New rods

    Century still going, up in the north east.
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    Petition to stop sewage

    Done 👍
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    Rod line rating question

    Silstar Match Team line 7.9lb (0.20 mm. dia.), 6.6lb (0.18mm.) , is what I use on acolyte plus and will use on acolyte specimen float rod that I recently acquired.
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    Tench 2024

    K Sport Angling, Hibaldstow Lakes Fishing, Kirton in Lindsey, Hibaldstow, DN21 4 JL Not been myself, but on my 'radar'. They don't have a website, but have a Facebook page
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    Hardy Marksman 13' Specimen Float Rod

    Has had little use, so is in excellent condition, complete with ferrule stoppers and original bags, but not the Hardy tube ( plastic rod tube included) £275 - no offers, plus post or pickup/meet West Yorkshire area.
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    Reduced Maun Valley Tackle Wensum "Trotter" 4" dia. Centrepin Reel.

    Limited edition no 23 of 25 made ,made by Gary Mills. 4" diameter, 13/16" wide spool. Spins perfectly as you would expect from an unused reel, with papers , protective pouch and storage box. £375 - no offers , plus post, preferably meet West Yorkshire.
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    Daiwa 14' Match Power Waggler Rod

    Used a couple of times,in good condition, rated to 8lb. line with ready case. £70 Pick up/meet West Yorkshire,or post at cost. SOLD
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    Wanted - Drennan Series 7 Tench & Specimen Float 13’

    Have you found one?, decided to sell mine.
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    Float rods

    Got the 12/14' one when they came out OK at 12', very tip heavy at 14'. Don't have it now. If you can have a look/waggle of one in a tackle shop make your own opinion.
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    Fox horizon pod conversion

    Yes it's part of the pod
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    Fox horizon pod conversion

    The brass part is the mod, threaded 3/8"B.S.F one end, and tapped 3/8" B.S.F. the other end . Here's mine
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    Wading belt

    As has been said any belt will do, but considering age and any back problems, it may be worth looking at back support wading belts.Simms do them at Simms prices, or Snowbee do them ( I use one), and find it beneficial when wading and fishing all day.
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