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Had a Boys Weekend Away in May. Apart from that, not fished since 14th March.

I use every method that I can to find out what's going on out in the river. I compulsively watch the rod tip, use a bait runner and often sit with my hand on the rod which can indicate subtle knocks and plucks. I think an alarm saved my bacon last September when fishing an evening session. I...

Many congratulations Dave Taylor, see the above photograoh has been used by The Times. Great stuff 👏

As ever, thank-you everybody for your contributions and recommendations. I had never heard of sticky powder or the Horlicks method so will investigate. I have ordered the Guru green cati. Thanks again

Hi Guys, Looking for recommendations please. A catapult that can fire maggots out to the far side of the river. Tried Drennan feeder pult and pellet pult but can't get the distance. Thanks in anticipation

Hi Matt, Can I have this book please? Happy to pay by transfer/PayPal etc. Thanks Richard

I have Damian thank-you. Arrived this am.

So, in answer to your question, I would have no fear in chucking out 3.5oz leads

Phil, Personally I find that a difficult question. On the rivers I fish I don't need to hurl leads any distance. I have cast 6oz leads out 30 yards or so without feeling like I was pushing it but Im really not great on knowing what a rod is capable of or not.

As I say Phil, I absolutely love this rod. The only criticism is that the top ring on the butt section and lower ring on the top section don't align. By this, I am trying to say, that when the rod is broken down with the reel, line and rig still on, the two sections aren't even. Hope that...

Hi Phil, I have a pair of these 2lbTC. Bought the first one about 3 years a go and loved it. Managed to finally get a second one last year. I fish the Hants Avon and Dorset Stour and it's perfect for these rivers. Beautiful through action. When I was looking for info on the rod, Steve...

Thank-you to everybody that has contributed to this thread. I've looked at the various suggestions and have opted for the Cotswold pouches. Thanks again RB

Looking for a recommendation please guys. Protective pouches/covers for 41/2" centre pins. The reels won't be left on the rods but chucked into a rucksack after use. Thank-you.

Can only see the trend being upwards for all barbel Alex with the increasing number of mild, wet winters.

You are never going to find a rod that is great for roach and barbel. You need to decide what you are fishing for Lee. If I am fishing for roach Acolyte Ultra, chub Acolyte plus, barbel Acolyte Specimen.

Excellent! Thank-you Richard. I had looked but not sure what to order. Much appreciated

Just piggy-backing off this thread, I have a number of isotopes but the clear rubber "tubing" that they fit into before being pushed onto an adaptor has either split or been attacked by mice. Can anybody recommend a specific product that I can buy to replace these perished rubber sleeves? I...

Acolytes are fantastic rods, I love 'em but it's almost an occupational hazard that you will break the tips. Think I'm on my third for the Ultra. The last tip broke trying to cast a big waggler into a head wind

And possibly The Nadder

Oh, by the way it would be predominantly the Hampshire Avon although I believe the Wylie joins the Avon at Salisbury