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Hi Adrian, I have the exact same rods (bought several years ago). The difference between my 1.75 & 2.25 tips is very obvious just from looking. Hope this helps. Regards Darren

*SOLD* 2 X Shimano x aero 2500 fa reels and 2 spare spools for sale. Both have been used but not abused. In good condition (could probably do with a wipe). One reel has a less 'clicky' clutch than the other but works perfectly (always been like it). £130 for the pair. Will post for £7 or collect...

My favourite barbel hook by far. Razor sharp and strong💪

I'm very grateful for your informative replies. It sounds perfect for my summer requirements. Many thanks 👍

Afternoon folks. Does anyone have any experience of the Harrison Chimera No1? I've been offered one at a reasonable price but can't seem to find much about them online. Looking for a nice summer smallish river barbel/chub rod. Will this do the job? Kind regards.

Hi chaps, has anyone used the Fox horizon x4 twin tips? I Normally use a 1.5 TC rod on small local rivers. Looking for a twin tip 1.75 - 2.25 to cover all bases when travelling further afield? Any other recommendations will also be most welcome. Kind regards.

Wow. What a magnificent fish.

Thats brilliant ! spot on !!

I think it is a female mandarin ?

wanted - harrison torrix, 11ft either 1.5 or 1.75 tc considered cheers darren

Thanks for the advice chaps . I now have my nose pressed against the window awaiting the arrival of my new RW JW youngs barbel rod :) Now i can afford a shiny new reel to go with it ! ...... mmm oh dear :confused::confused:

Firstly i will apologise for another "which rod thread" ,im sure you have all read hundreds , but it seems that when thinking of parting with a fair wedge of cash its only sensible to seek advice ! my dilemma ...... I would like to treat myself to a new rod which i would mainly use for...

Well Jim that is certainly sound advice as its exactly how i approached my first trip to the Royalty ! All the fishermen i spoke to were very friendly and generous with advice ,resulting in a first Barbel on my second visit ! I have a week off now and was hoping to get to the royalty armed with...

Well Andy after reading all the advice on "keeping it simple " i resisted the temptation of taking a multitude of baits , rigs etc and arrived at the river with a packet of large hooks ,some plastacine and luncheon meat ! Ithen proceeded in an unrefined and crude first attempt at rolling meat (a...

only just stopped shaking !

After the capture of MY FIRST EVER BARBEL :)(a fine 8 and a half pounder !)id like to say a big thanks for all the great advice recieved on BFW ! ... now i know what all the fuss is about !.... MAGIC !

Well after a very informative trip to Davis tackle today and careful negotiations with my girlfriend .. im off to the Royalty tomorrow ! It appears that not everyone else on the bank is catching 20 barbel a day (grrr damn the voices in my head )and im sure with some time , patience and...

An amazing response ! Thanks to everyone for taking the time to give me some great pointers and encouragement ,its much appreciated ! It appears i may have been spending too much time fishing throop and severals ! (strangely The Royalty is the one stretch i havnt fished yet ? ) and i shall...

Has anyone got any confidence inducing nuggets of wisdom they could possibly share with me ?i have been trying to catch my first barbel for sometime now ,but with so many techniques , baits etc i find myself constantly chopping and changing tactics ! Im not looking for a "quick fix" or giant...