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  1. Alan Palmer

    Shimano Baitrunner 8000OC X 2 with 3 spare spools

    Used these last season for the odd floodwater session and piking but since getting my Thunnus I doubt I will use again. All in immaculate condition with 3 spare spools £200 posted Please note I can only post weekends
  2. Alan Palmer

    Shimano Stradic 2500 RA

    Superb little reel in immaculate condition, just not used since getting my TDX £110 posted Please note I can only post weekends
  3. Alan Palmer

    Daiwa TDR 4012 QD new SOLD

    Bought two of these a while back but doubtful I will use since getting my ‘whiskers’….keeping one and selling this unused one £130 posted Please note I can only post at weekends
  4. Alan Palmer

    Books for sale

    Fine line to lunacy - Tom Bankes. Superb follow on to his first book £25 Still searching - Terry Hearn £25 The rising antenna - Jim Baxter £15. Very informative…some “how to” mixed with history Stick float wizardry - Jim Baxter. If you like your float fishing on running water this is the book...
  5. Alan Palmer

    Season end

    Well that’s it for another season, it’s not been the easiest of seasons conditions wise. I managed 3 good barbel from the Ouse, which sounds poor but for a hard stretch I am happy with that. The Severn fished well when I could get there and the Trent also threw up a few nice fish. Had a last...
  6. Alan Palmer

    Thunnus 6000 spool wanted

    Hi all, does anyone have one/two spools they wish to part with? Or know somewhere that has some stock? tried all usual places and searched online but no luck so far unless I import.
  7. Alan Palmer

    Drennan 12ft twin tip power Barbel rod- removed from sale

    Bought this of Rob Linwood a few months only used this twice since getting it from Rob. £80 collected from MK14. Could potentially meet in north London Mill Hill area on a weekday 2Ib and 1.75 Ib tips Original photos from Robs listing...
  8. Alan Palmer

    Daiwa TDR 2508 Double handle SOLD

    Immaculate condition, very little use £75 posted
  9. Alan Palmer

    Shimano 8000 XTEA x 2 SOLD

    Superb reels in immaculate condition, with spare spools. Very little use £165 posted
  10. Alan Palmer

    Shimano Technium 15ft specimen float rod SOLD

    Very powerful rod capable of handling big floats in pacy water and controlling big fish. Excellent condition, only selling because I recently purchased an Acolyte specimen Protective tube is a bit battered and zip broken £ 60 collected from MK14 or could possibly meet north London Mill Hill area...
  11. Alan Palmer

    Floating braid for drifter fishing

    Anyone recommend a good braid for drifter fishing for pike? Been using Fox driftmaster for years but it’s now discontinued and I need to replace what’s on my reels
  12. Alan Palmer

    SOLD Leslie’s of Luton Insight 14ft specimen float rod

    Lovely action rod with a line rating of 4-8Ib, very little use and is in excellent condition. Used it for tench fishing and easily coped with the odd double figure rogue carp. Built on a Harrison blank, GTi I believe but might be wrong! £75 Collection only from MK14
  13. Alan Palmer

    Bank tackle hook sizes

    Does anyone know how Bank Tackle wide gapes compare in size to Gardner talon tip wide gapes? Specifically sizes 10 and 8 Thanks
  14. Alan Palmer

    Free book - disturbing the water…NOW TAKEN

    Nice read for those that like ghost stories (fiction) Happy to send out gratis but would just ask in return that whoever takes it puts something in local food bank collection when next shopping
  15. Alan Palmer

    Buzzard rods

    Does anyone have any experience of using this rod builder? Fairly local to me so would like to use…just checking if anyone has used previously? https://www.buzzardrods.co.uk/
  16. Alan Palmer

    Couple of books

    Terry Hearn through the mist £35 posted Waterlust by Robert Olsen £20 posted Both in excellent condition Two very thought provoking books
  17. Alan Palmer

    Fresh brewed coffee on the bank

    I’m a big real coffee lover and usually take aeropress but it is sometimes s bit of a faff with cold hands, uneven bank etc, although decent coffee! thinking of getting a Jetboil Lava system, basically a jetboil with a French press incorporated, does anyone else use this and if so what are your...
  18. Alan Palmer

    Frozen deadbaits

    Does anyone order their frozen dead’s online? If so any recommendations on who to use? Thanks
  19. Alan Palmer

    Korum Snapper Switch reel 1500 with braid

    Only used once, loaded with new Korum braid (green) which I think is 10Ib if I remember right! £25 posted Lovely little reels but has become unused since getting a baitcaster
  20. Alan Palmer

    New Drennan float rods

    My local tackle shop is ordering some of these, just been released - stepped up acolyte plus models ….sounds interesting. Apparently there are new twin tip barbel rods in the pipeline too, along with other dedicated river tackle. No other details yet https://www.drennantackle.com/new-products-2-2/
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