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For those of you that do a bit of longer stay angling in the warmer months, I can recommend these. You can pretty do everything on them...bbq, fry, boil and even get an attachment plate for pizzas. Light, compact, easy to clean and well made. Economical on gas, and theybuse the same screw in...

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The inestimable Peter Hammond strikes again! Give the man a knighthood. The extent of Welsh Water's failure is staggering and once again, Natural Resources Wales shows itself to be totally unfit for purpose. BBC News - Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/14/i-wont-pay-for-them-to-pollute-my-river-why-a-uk-water-bills-boycott-is-growing

Mk1 Swallow Centre Pin (Ratchet and drag model) Good used condition. £180 delivered.

I found parts of this podcast with Martin Bowler from last December really interesting, it's well worth a listen. Particularly around 1h 37 min in when discussing rigs. Of particular interest to me is his opinion on coated braided hook links for barbel in clear water/daytime conditions, that's...

I placed an order with Hinders for various particles around mid-afternoon yesterday, choosing standard delivery (not express). Opened front door at 7.30 this morning to find a parcel waiting for me on the door step. Wow! That's outstanding service 👏

The clear out continues...(basically anything I haven't used in the last 2 years) Harrison Interceptor SU Float Rod 12'9" Based on the Interceptor 1 blank. Perfect for barbel, big tench and smaller carp (<25lb). Ideal for 4-7lb line. Excellent condition. - 3-piece - Cork handle - Fuji DPS...

Harrison Ballista Stalker in excellent condition. - 9ft - 2.75lb TC - 3 piece - Slim blank with lovely soft tip - Designed for stalking carp but more than capable for big barbel with progressive through action that doesn't feel over-gunned. - SIC rings, double leg butt ring, rest single leg. -...

Dick Walker - The Legend (book) By Martin James & Friends. £10 posted.

1 x paperback copy of Barbel: Obsession by Steve Stayner. VGC. £25 delivered.

1 x Shimano 4000 D. Mint condition, this has been used a spare reel. I've put a brand new spool on it as well. Stored with clutch and baitrunner slackened off. Doubt you will find a better 'used' model anywhere. £90 posted.

Harrison Chimera Avon 11ft 1.4lb TC Fuji rings double leg butt ring, rest single leg, SIC tip ring. 15mm / 12mm / 10mm / 10mm / 9mm / 8mm / 7mm / 7mm / 7mm / 6mm tip. Keeper ring. FUJI DPS reel seat. Abbreviated duplon handle, 19"" from butt to top of handle, 16" from butt to reel seat...

Pair of Shimano 8000 GTE-B Baitunners in very good condition. A couple of very small marks/chips in places, but otherwise immaculate. Not been used for about five seasons, but were serviced by the Tackle Box before being stored away with clutch and baitrunner slackened off. They run smoother...

Pair of 4-piece, 12ft 2.75lb TC Harrison Ballista Slims, condition (only seen the bank once). Would pass as new. Built on custom made bespoke blanks which were built to order by Harrisons, then built-up by Bob ' The Rod' of Fosters of Birmingham. You simply won't find another pair of these...

Chris Brown Products 36" landing net with twistlock handle (5'6" - 10ft 3") and build-in spreader block. Bomb proof British made quality. Very lightly used and in excellent condition. They don't produce the twistlock handle these days. Cost about £120 brand new over 6 years ago. Replacment...

Cotswold Roamer Quiver (green): The Roamer quiver will carry a maximum of three made up rods, or two when using the Aquarius multi system rod pouch. Will carry a maximum of three made up rods, or two when using the Aquarius multi system rod pouch. Main pocket to accommodate brolly and landing...

Cotswold Aquarius Roamer Rucksack MK3 In very good/excellent condition. Very lightly used. Ideal for longer trips - loads of storage pockets and features. Three external padded and lined zipped side pockets. To external Velcro flapped front pockets ( One with removable lining) One padded and...

Hardly ever used so in very good condition. Nice and lightweight, room to take a brolly, landing net and banksticks. £20 posted. **Now Sold**

So despite all the platitudes and promises about addressing the state of our rivers in the face of increasing public concern, the Govt's response is to: - delay chemical pollution assessments for a further 6 years.. - reduce the number of ecological assessments. Basically a cynical move to...