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  1. John Newman

    Drennan super specialist

    The one on ebay has it so assumed it was a standard feature. Apologies if I got that wrong.
  2. John Newman

    Drennan super specialist

    The one on ebay has it so assumed it was a standard feature. Apologies if I got that wrong.
  3. John Newman

    Drennan super specialist

    Looks like a bargain. One of those sold on ebay for £85 recently and another one is listed at the same price by the same seller. My preference for a rod in this test curve, if river fishing, would be to have interchangeable quiver tips as per Drennan's current Twin Tip Duo range although yours...
  4. John Newman

    If you could only have......

    My current weapons of choice: Trotting (large river) - Free Spirit Hi-S Power float 15ft Barbel (legering) - Free Spirit, Spirit Gold 1.75lb TC Chub (small river) Cadence Specimen 1lb TC
  5. John Newman

    SOLD Freespirit Spirit power float rod 13’

    Sent you a PM on Facebook Messenger.
  6. John Newman

    Spam - or not?

    Morrisons Bacon Grill is now my go to meat bait. If I am using a static bait I cube it up in advance put in a zip lock bag, chuck in some garlic granules and give a good shake. For float fishing I use it naked and it stays on the hook when retrieving saving having to rebait after every trot.
  7. John Newman

    Oops…reel repair needed.

    Take a look at the spool and see if it is dented and just catching on the frame and not the pin itself out of alignment. If that is the case find a drill bit that just fits in the rim of the spool where it is undamaged then approach the dented area and carefully tease the metal back into shape...
  8. John Newman

    No longer required - Drennan specialist twin tip duo 12' 1lb

    If your friend got the 1.25 lb TC the tips supplied are 2oz glass & 3oz carbon. The 1.5oz glass tip is a good investment although I believe that one does come with the 1lb TC. Just something to note if needed. Drennan dealers should have stock.
  9. John Newman

    Float fishing Hook knots

    I mostly use spade end hooks now and pre-prepare hooklengths at home. I find it easier to use my fly tying vice than a hook tyer. When I was younger I could hand tie down to size 18. If I do use an eyed hook then a three or four turn grinner would be my choice.
  10. John Newman

    Float rod for Trent barbel

    Have a word with Roger Hurst at RH Rods https://www.rhrods.com/
  11. John Newman

    Float rod for Trent barbel

    I am sure you will not be disappointed. I have only had the opportinity to use mine for chub fishing on the Nene so far but I have had a couple 5lbs+. The true test will be comparing side by side with my Free Spirit 15ft Hi-S. One noticable feature is the faster tip which enables the float to...
  12. John Newman

    Andrew Burt Floats

    Like Richard Isaacs, I use Andy's floats all the time for my float fishing for barbel (I took the last photo in the series Richard posted). The facility to insert a starlight has kept me fishing after the light was too low to see the float and this has resulted in a number of bonus fish after I...
  13. John Newman

    Day ticket waters or club ticket when traveling long distance and limited days per year?

    I am in a similar position to yourself as I live around 3hrs drive to the Wye Valley but in East Anglia. I took up the H&DAA membership and get a discount as I am 65yrs+. The process of joining H&DAA is a bit archaic in that you have to send a cheque or postal order. There is no facility for...
  14. John Newman

    Drennan Spares

    I lost my end cap and needed a new bush thingy. I phoned Drennan offering to pay for both items but they refused payment and sent them out very quickly in the post. At the moment I guess they will be closed until the new year so a little delay is inevitable.
  15. John Newman

    New Drennan Acolyte

    Temptation got the better of me in the tackle shop yesterday and I came home with a 15 footer. Just need the conditions to use it now. I doubt it will see any barbel action this season but hopefully some chub once the rivers return to normal.
  16. John Newman

    Float rods

    I have a Glide 12/14ft as a back up rod. At 14ft it feels very tip heavy. If you are going for the 12ft then it's OK but nothing special. The fact they are being knocked out at £40 must say something. Just looked on the BobCo website and only one left at £39.99.
  17. John Newman

    New Drennan Acolyte

    I picked up a 13 footer yesterday and had a waggle with it and the tackle shop owner let me put a bend in it with him holding the tip. I did not have time to stay and put another one together. He has the 14 and 15's in stock and I am keen enough to go back when I have a bit more time later in...
  18. John Newman

    Reels for trotting

    I have a Cadence CS10 4000 which came with a rod in a combo deal from Cadence. The combo added only £30 to the retail price of the rod so I would consider it a bargain. Like others I prefer a centrepin for trotting but when I need to overcome the need for a little more distance the CS10 is my...
  19. John Newman

    Repairing a tear in Muckboots

    Does anyone know if it is possible to repair a small tear in the neoprene part of a Muckboot? (Arctic Sport). I caught it on some barbed wire hidden in undergrowth just where the neoprene joins the rubber foot section. Most of the time it is of no consequence but if i want to go a little way in...
  20. John Newman

    Line recommendation for trotting for barbel

    I switched to Float Mono from Edge Tackle this season. I am using the 8lb BS which has a diameter of 0.22mm and I cannot fault it. https://www.edgetackle.co.uk/product/float-mono
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