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  1. Paul Collins

    Nylon like braid.

    My club has introduced a blanket ban on braided mainline. Could anyone recommend a nylon more like braid ie. minimal stretch, very limp and strong for its breaking strain? Please, nylon feels like using elastic after over 20 years using braid.
  2. Paul Collins

    How wolves saved Yellowstone .

    Very interesting video.
  3. Paul Collins

    3x Daiwa Infinity X 5500BRs. Good condition. £500

    Loaded with fluro. Collection from North London or posted at insured cost. With spare spools, 3 bags and one box. Often around Biggleswade and sometimes Southampton.
  4. Paul Collins

    For any of you Trent anglers.

    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/126208133?utm_campaign=property-details&utm_content=buying&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=copytoclipboard#/&channel=RES_BUY
  5. Paul Collins

    TFG Freeflow centerpin ratchet spring broken.

    As per title. The ratchet mechanism has 2 small springs which act on the triangular ratchet 'tooth'. One of them has broken, unfortunately the wrong one to continue using it. Anyone know who could supply such a spring? Thanks.
  6. Paul Collins

    Could be worth a look. River hunters, 9pm channel 63 tonight.

    Couple of guys diving to see what's down there.
  7. Paul Collins

    Affinity water - save our streams

    Thread 'Affinity water, save our streams' https://www.salmonfishingforum.com/forums/threads/affinity-water-save-our-streams.249403/
  8. Paul Collins

    Lockdown lifting

    Heard today from someone 'in the know' about last night. I think it was Linear fisheries but I couldn't be certain. Apparently cars started building up at the entrance before midnight, at one point there were a hundred vehicles queueing and causing a traffic hazard so the gates were opened. By...
  9. Paul Collins

    Fixed spool reel sizes

    Don't use fixed spool reels much but occasionally have to. Was away from Coarse fishing for some time and now classifications seem to have evolved, 4,5 6,000 or bigger or smaller. Can anybdy explain the the codes please? I've got 4 and 5000 reels and as far as I can see.they're almost exactly...
  10. Paul Collins

    Carbotec fly rod

    https://www.thomasturner.com/shop/carbo-tec-tout-fly-rod-9-5-6-english-high-quality-graphite-rod-in-best-condition-bag-tube/ Someone was looking for one of these a while back. First I've ever seen and fairly reasonable for them.
  11. Paul Collins

    Spam porn

    From the Philippines.
  12. Paul Collins

    Neoprene chest waders

    As title a pair of Snowbee stocking foot neoprene chest waders size XL suitable for size 9 feet with matching felt/rubber soled wading boots. Size 11. Only worn twice. Great for winter fishing Waders £50 Boots £40 Pair £80. Collect North London or can post at cost. About .£10
  13. Paul Collins

    Carbotec possible bargain

    Finishes soon on Ebay still cheap.less than 30 minutes Normark feeder rod. Fill your boots. Currently about £40.
  14. Paul Collins

    Important research on aquatic pollution

    https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/tyre-compound-driving-mystery-salmon-deaths-identified-after-years-of-chemical-detective-work/4012851.article
  15. Paul Collins

    Interesting scheme to encourage new anglers from the EA

    https://www.salmonfishingforum.com/forums/threads/%C2%A3100k-get-fishing-fund-to-benefit-new-anglers.230905/#post-1265533
  16. Paul Collins

    Harlika and Seeland 50%+ off sale at John Norris

    As per the discussion recently John Norris are having a 50% off sale at the moment. Harlika clothing and Seeland clothing. I'd particularly recommend the Seeland fleece waistcoat or jacket at £25 down from £70. I don't think Harlika jacket have hoods.
  17. Paul Collins

    Rare centerpin collection for sale

    https://www.thomasturner.com/rare-centrepin-trotting-reel-collection-landed/ They're not shy on their prices but thought I'd share this with members.
  18. Paul Collins

    Interesting pair of new Roger Surgay retro Avon rods on Ebay.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-Of-Reproduction-Roger-Surgay-Retro-Avons-Rods/174461192011?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D84cd3332e72e4a7db8fcd84d5de61a19%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D174461192011%26itm%3D17446119201...
  19. Paul Collins

    Hardy centerpin and others

    https://www.thomasturner.com/shop/hardy-conquest-4-silver-centre-pin-trotting-reel-with-papers-neoprene-case-box/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hardy-conquest-4-silver-centre-pin-trotting-reel-with-papers-neoprene-case-box Thought this might appeal to any collectors. Showed up on a...
  20. Paul Collins

    Hard reel case for fixed spool reels

    Came across these on Ebay. Never seen a suitable hard case before so I thought I'd share it. Looking at the dimensions a pin could probably fit in too...
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