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Hi Mike just check the arms occasionally on your net i have 2 and the fiberglass split by the chrome end. I thought these were bomb proof but sadly not but cheap as chips to replace though.
Hi Ray had the big water hi s 13ft 2.75 since they first came out they are a joy to play fish on I don't even worry what weights. I spomb out with it if traveling light and handles 8oz feeders without any concern I must admit I don't have leads over 8oz but handles them just fine.
I have an xtrail t31 turbo diesel not the new model go anywhere on the banks however muddy. Got some proper tyres on it though. And average of 36mpg good on fuel too.
Hi Rob I use a shimano aero 4000 fa for trotting they are well engineered although no longer available new in this country there are still a few round on ebay. They have a wide spool and 6.1 retrieve. Aimed at the feeder anglers they make an excellent trotting reel so good I have 4 of them...
Hi Jim not sure how you got on but I always use braid for float fishing for barbel it floats and is thin for its strength when compared to mono and no stretch great for hitting bites on a long trot. Several hundred float caught barbel later I can say it works a treat. Don't be tempted to fish to...
No I have 3 original 15ft power float rods. 2 of them have the off the shelf handles they are too thin in the corks the handles are about 2 inches too long and I have had better reel seats but fitted upside down. All this puts the reel nearer the butt and gives a better balance. The new version...
Hi Julian I spoke to him last week. I may be seeing him this coming week as he is doing some work on my float rods. Best to phone him in the mornings Monday to Wednesday apparently he gets in from around 7am.
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