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  1. Derek Funcks

    Hi, new member

    Another good one from Des Taylor
  2. Derek Funcks

    Hi, new member

    Hi Daniel, welcome on board, try having a look through the barbel basics. https://barbel.co.uk/forum/forums/barbel-basics-and-juniors-forum.4/ Also have a look on youtube, loads of barbel videos on there. This is just one of them. P.S. I'm not saying your an idiot. 👍
  3. Derek Funcks

    Who Built The TW & TM Pulse Rods?

    https://vintagefishingtackle.co.uk/product/century-pulse-12%E2%80%B2-t-w-floodwater-barbel-fishing-rod/
  4. Derek Funcks

    Chasing Roach with Jamie Cook.

    Thank you for sharing Joe, that was superb, makes me appreciate my £3 a month to AT, is being used wisely.
  5. Derek Funcks

    What is the ultimate setup for a long walk?

    🤣 😁😅 I'd buy one if she came with it 🤪😁
  6. Derek Funcks

    Barbel Society - Is there a 2025 Show

    And the location, hopefully not too far 🤷‍♂️
  7. Derek Funcks

    New member

    Hi Steven, where exactly have you moved to ? Lots of guys on here could offer advice, with a bit more on location/information, don't be shy to ask. 👍 P.S. As a starting point, don't set your targets too high, just be thankful that anything comes along, a double is a fish of a lifetime to many...
  8. Derek Funcks

    What are you favourites hooks?

    My choice, Pallatrax Gripz, the follow on from Pallatrax "the hook". Superb hooks, no barb, ridges instead, so comply with fishery rules. Super strong, and mega sharp. 👍...
  9. Derek Funcks

    New eyes or new rods

    Recently bought a 2.75lb Korum flood water rod, not tried it yet, hopefully, the eyes are up to scratch, but they do appear very thin and light weight. 🤷‍♂️
  10. Derek Funcks

    New eyes or new rods

    Hi Lewis, welcome to BFW, get ready for some amazing replies. Sadly, i'm not in the same league as many on here. But i'm sure you'll get the answer you need. 👍 P.S. That looks like a clonking barbel in your Avatar. 👍
  11. Derek Funcks

    New member.

    Welcome Peter/Mark, good luck in your quest. Let's know if you do manage one. 👍
  12. Derek Funcks

    Cheese Flavours

    BLIMEY ! Never knew a cheese bait could be so complicated. Have all the fish now become Chavs 🤷‍♂️ Just grab a piece/block from your local supermarkets bargain isle, usually after 5pm. Cut into cubes straight on the hook, or hair rigged. Honestly don't think the fish are that arsed, if they...
  13. Derek Funcks

    Rods for sale , esp Harrison, Drennan ,tfg etc

    Russ, just put your pointer on NEIL'S name, then click on start conversation.
  14. Derek Funcks

    Photos of river scenes

    I think we all would G, it was just capturing the robin on the rod. :) 👍
  15. Derek Funcks

    Photos of river scenes

    Graham, that's very Dave Taylor esq. :)👍
  16. Derek Funcks

    Don’t tell em PIKE! 🤦‍♂️

    Welcome Russ, enjoy the forum. Lots of very helpful people on here. 👍
  17. Derek Funcks

    Daiwa basia barbel rods Now sold

    PM a mod, they are experts at it. ;)👍
  18. Derek Funcks

    Another tackle shop going

    Enjoy your retirement Nigel, sadly, we've never crossed paths, but you sound like a proper old school, tackle shop proprietor. I still have 2 within a few miles from me. Again, the 2 owners are getting on in years. Not sure how much longer they can/will carry on. Bob's Angling on Smithdown Road...
  19. Derek Funcks

    Aliexpress

    P.S. i am a torch freak, and bought my best ever torch from them, absolutely incredible, like a lazer torch, the zoom beam just keeps on going till it hits something, amazing...
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