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  1. Mark Hooper

    Daiwa gs4000

    Just wondered if anyone has any experience using these reels. They seem a little smaller than the ss2600 but a better build. Thoughts gents.... Will mainly be using them for feeder work on the wye n Taff
  2. Mark Hooper

    Advice needed on Rods

    Now this has probably been asked loads of times but I need some friendly advice so apologise in advance. I've recently moved n most of my fishing has involved fishing the Bristol Avon which is quite a small river with the odd monthly trip to the wye. Now my local river is the Taff which in...
  3. Mark Hooper

    Nash Deliverance Ball Maker

    Nash deliverance ball maker!!!!' This caught my attention today and thought what a simple easy idea, Was just thinking about different ways I could use it within my fishing even putting boilies in the centre for prebaiting??? Any thoughts people Mark
  4. Mark Hooper

    Rise and Fall

    My question is will barbel feed on a rising river. The reason why I ask this question is because a friend if mine who has been fishing for barbel 12+ years won't entertain it at all n it's a debate we have every month in the bank together. Background: Now I've been fishing for thirty odd...
  5. Mark Hooper

    Bait colour

    I'll throw this one out there???? When using boilies do you think bait colour would make any difference in different light conditions. Was just pondering it as years ago when I used to fish for carp I used to tip boilies with fake corn the best I found was green followed by white. Now after...
  6. Mark Hooper

    Wanted

    Looking for a fox barbel plus 12ft 1.75 ( the green one) Cash waiting or straight swap for greys x flite barbel 1.5/1.75 with quivers bag etc mint condition Mark
  7. Mark Hooper

    Boosting meat

    With all the rain we've had of late I was thinking of a edge with meat!!! Now years ago I used to do the same process with boilies n it worked but my question is??? With regards to luncheon meat if you were to put it on a ziplock freezer bag add 3ml of your chosen flavour then chucked it in...
  8. Mark Hooper

    Hinders barbel blitz

    Anyone using it?????? Used it with results ?????? Or is it another hinders range possibly to more catch the angler than the fish???? Mark
  9. Mark Hooper

    Snapped greys x flite tip

    Out on the river yesterday n had a total mare of a session ending in the tip on on my xflite 1.75 snapping 4" from the tip. Question is how good is the greys warranty as A I have the original proof of purchase ( July 2011) B did send off the card that came with the rod to register it but had...
  10. Mark Hooper

    Help needed on centre pin

    Hello all Now I know this has probably been done to death???? BUT here goes Right I've bought my first centre pin never used one before, now it's only a cheaper model as I didn't want to blow big money to find out I can't get on with it?? I will be using it on a small river where under arm...
  11. Mark Hooper

    Daiwa whisker ss2600

    Hi guys Anyone used one if these ???? If so any good or bad feedback as I'm thinking of getting a pair for the new season but as most of my approach is roving n poking around n under arm chucks am I throwing my money away. But I do have the once a month treat of fishing the wye hoofing big...
  12. Mark Hooper

    Advice needed please????

    Just been out to the shed to sort all my barbel kit for the new season n noticed some little rodent has chewed my unhooking mat to shreds!!! So looking for a new mat nothing tOO massive like a Carp ( memory foam mattress) as its very rare I stay in one swim very long n prefer the mobile...
  13. Mark Hooper

    Advice needed on avon tips!!!!!

    Basically I'm wanting to paint the tips on my Avon tips white???. So is there a particular type paint I need that doesn't damage the finish of the rods or whipping??. Any advice or pointers would be most helpful. Mark
  14. Mark Hooper

    Greys x flite barbel rods!!!

    Alright people Right I've been offered a pair of barbel x flites with Avon tops 1.5/1.75 & was just wondering if anyone use them or have used them any feedback would be grateful???
  15. Mark Hooper

    New to forums n barbel fishing

    Just thought I'd say hello one n all n ask any advice???. After 26 plus years of chasing puddle pigs I've hung up my rods n decided to mainly chase barbel. Currently fishing n have been the last 6 months fishing kellaways at Chippenham.now when the water was very low n gin clear I went looking...
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