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Have never tried link ledgering. Have had people tell me to do it when going for chub or barbel, but have never got my head round the moving bait. Do i need to let line put as it goes? What’s the best way to do it? I liken it to the various times i’ve attempted rolling meat, before i know it...

Having a clear out. Have so many rods, a lot i’ve never used as i just have my favourites so am getting rid of some. Don’t have time to post, so happy to meet Reading, Bracknell, Oxford, Basingstoke way, except medium feeder that’s meet only in Reading. Torrix 11 foot 1.75 custom made by Eden...

I’m going to get myself a new set of barbel seekers made up, as i just prefer the blank to the torrix but always hated the freespirit build. Now i found someone to build on the blanks im undecided on rings. Always used Fuji K series guides, but just wondering what else there is to try? I like a...

Hi all been a while since i posted rods (pre covid i reckon). What’s the best courier to use? It’s been so long i can’t even remember who i used last time im thinking possibly inter parcel but prices are ridiculous.

Getting rid of these reels. They’ve literally been used once brought them and some baby ballistas for a little lake i had a ticket for, however the owner died after they arrived and we got kicked off. Immaculate condition having spent 2 years in a rod holdall. They come with spare spools, line...

Now the season has been going for a couple of months what’s your go to hookbaits? I always like maggot or small pellet at the start of the season, but as it goes on always find myself going from pellet, to meat, to boilie but can never settle on a winning method.

3 x Harrison baby ballistas 11 foot 2.5lb tc. Japanese shrink handle, matt blank finish, fuji dps reel seat, 30mm fuji k series rings, carbon line clips. Made by Cotswold rods 3 years ago cost just over £1000. Literally used once as the owner of the special little lake i had them built for does...

Looking for a low stretch mono for my barbel rods. Don’t fancy braid and toying with fluro as that’s low stretch but just seeing if there’s anything else / other recommendations.

Yes that time of year where i realise i buy way too much for the 2 days a year i actually get to fish Rods Ideally want to meet up within 20 miles radius of Reading for rods as postage is extortionate Fox kevlex specialist very good condition, 2 avon rods and quiver section. Is missing 1...

Fancy a new reel and having spent all my life using daiwa and shimano reels, feel the quality lately is definitely not what it used to be. I was looking online ans saw the okuma pulzar reels. The 4000 looks like the ideal size with me and has a baitrunner plus is only £45. Anyone use these...

Just wondering if anyone has one of the above reels for sale? Thanks

My trusty old 5010 aero gt is beginning to feel it’s age at the moment. It’s had a couple of services at felindre but to be honest I don’t rate them and it’s never come back feeling much different. So think it’s time for a change. Now the x aero has been out 4 years plus any long term reviews on...

Drennan fd4000 reel hardly used - £30 posted Harrison torrix 11 foot 2lb built by mark tunely. Immaculate condition brought 18 months ago to Keep in my van for the odd trip when work was quiet but then brought a 4 piece Avon instead which stores much easier on a shelf than a 11 foot rod and has...

I’m running low on my supply of super specialist barbel hooks. Before I buy another load is there anything else out there you’re using that you’d recommend? I mainly fish boilie or pellets.

I’m having a very bad month. Thought to try and make it better I’d sneak a day on the kennet. Walked down to it from my van went to put my rod rest in only to slip and drop the bloody thing in 5 foot of water. Now the bank stick I can live with losing but it had a metal custom made...

Looking for some recommendations for a good day ticket stretch that's up to 60-90 mins away from Reading. Fancy a change from the kennet as you see more otters at the moment than barbel there. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks

Cars failed the mot and not worth repairing so best thin the fishing gear to go towards a new as I seem to have collected loads which in my head I will use but in reality probably not. I have the following for sale. There probably will be more but this is off the top of my head Rods are meet...

Used to fish this years ago when it was on the burghfield lake permit. Have just come up on the waiting list and been offered a ticket. Is it worth it? It's only 5 minutes from my house which I like and used to have some nice barbel but hear nothing about it these days and at £250 it's not...

Unfortunately since going self employed and having the romantic idea of keeping a rod in the back of the van and popping off for a few hours here and there hasn't happened. It's 6-7 day 70+ hour weeks. So I've brought a lot of gear that's just not going to get used. So have the following for...

Hi chaps, does anyone know a rod builder near to reading? I'm after someone to rebuild an old carp rod into an Avon style rod (new handle, reel seat, rings etc). I've tried the couple of local ones I know of (Hampshire rods and custom fishing Rods And they're both too busy so was wondering if...