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  1. John Allan

    Bivvy Heaters

    someone has died in his bivvy and people are comparing the pros and cons of red diesel and chip oil.
  2. John Allan

    Vacuum sealing baits

    I'm not leaving them that long. There has to be a point where it's not practical...if you have to unpack them a day or so before you go fishing to see if they are going to come around or if you need to buy fresh.
  3. John Allan

    Vacuum sealing baits

    I've just re packed them, I'm going to keep them for next week, probably open them wed or Thursday. I'll let you know how they are . You don't really need to vacpac them..if you put them into a freezer bag with most of the air out and the neck tied you will get the same sort of result. They...
  4. John Allan

    Vacuum sealing baits

    Can you vac pac maggots. Yes you can . Just had a quick try and they came out fine, not squashed and wriggling away, once they got their breath back .
  5. John Allan

    Rod grip

    No, I was an RAF Policeman. I carried the smudge as a dog handler in Germany. Mine was a lot more worn looking than that one.
  6. John Allan

    Vacuum sealing baits

    I've some maggots in the bait fridge- I can have a go with them tomorrow and give you a definite answer.
  7. John Allan

    Vacuum sealing baits

    Not maggots but I've done casters ok. I think maggots would be ok.
  8. John Allan

    Rod grip

    Not since I had to cart one of these about!
  9. John Allan

    Martin Bowler leaving Drennan

    Nash. A company with a range of tackle called "Hooligan". Says it all .
  10. John Allan

    Carbon quality - 1k,2k,3k

    adoretackle.com/blog/how-to-select-the-perfect-fishing-rod/ I found this....hope it helps.
  11. John Allan

    Carbon quality - 1k,2k,3k

    You're making my brain hurt asking questions like that.🤯
  12. John Allan

    Korum Barbel rod

    I've got a 12' korum 1 3/4 test curve. I picked it up very cheaply secondhand. I've not used it much, biggest fish was a 6 pound chub. I think it will do everything you need it to do without letting you down. Obviously there is some cost cutting involved to keep prices down ..the cork handle...
  13. John Allan

    Unexpected week on my hands...

    I knew you meant that but I'm a pedant.
  14. John Allan

    Unexpected week on my hands...

    2 pm is hardly late....
  15. John Allan

    12 ft harrison chimera no 3 Question

    Thers one on ebay now if you want to take a punt on one.
  16. John Allan

    Photos of river scenes

    Wet day on the Nene
  17. John Allan

    Retro baits

    I bought one of his one piece waterproof suits in the late 80s. It was a motorbiking waterproof...still had the original label in it, he didn't even re badge them.
  18. John Allan

    12 ft harrison chimera no 3 Question

    They aren't too uncommon-I bought two separately last year on, one on ebay and one from a car boot. Paid £35.00 for one and £25.00 for the other. There was another on ebay at the same time that I was outbid on (cos i'm tight), so its well worth looking out for them.e
  19. John Allan

    10ft x3 lb rods

    I've got a pair of Daiwa black widows that are 10 ft 3lb test curves. I use them for pike fishing from my boat. They dont feel particularly poky for that test curve. I've also got a 10 ft Wychwood with a 3lb test curve and it is poky! Same length, same test curve, two totally different rods...
  20. John Allan

    Rod price on eBay…crazy…

    Sellers sometimes put silly prices on and keep the advert live while they have no stock .
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