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I have the Drennan one , use it on the Trent and carping , also have the Korum one for smaller rivers .

Apart from they turn themselves on all the time , despite mine being kept in a hard case Although the green light is a big plus , leave it on low and it keeps the rats away

I asked this a few years ago https://barbel.co.uk/forum/threads/head-torches-and-swim-disturbance.19624/

Barbel Bomb ( Hinders)

Prefer Keen over Merrell , constantly get voted as the best most comfortable hiking boot Had lots of pairs of both ! https://ebay.us/m/xED4Cp

I did well on Barbel Search 4 1/2 mil per large egg with his Taste F2 base mix

Yes but the handles actually fold , even the Castizm handles don’t do that , something that bugged me along with the inconsistent drag and baitrunner . I use my Shimano OCs now and they feel all clunky and agricultural compared to the Whiskers , definitely in reel eutopia now 🥰

It was Terry unknowingly put me on to these reels , I have three now and couldn’t be happier with them , forget baitrunners the QD is where it’s at for me . Great on the middle Trent and I use mine for small water carp fishing as well , when funds allow I’ll be looking for a 4000 version for my...

Or … Optibaits Milk deluxe 5kg £99 plus p&p 😳😳

Top work Rich , catch em on your own terms 👍

This is what I don’t like , one trip from one of them and they land on me ! Don’t have a problem walking among an herd of them

There’s worse things to waste your money on… ( although to me it’s not a waste of money )

It basically means we all end up paying more for our rivers to be polluted, with this government I wouldn’t expect anything less .

I have C3s and use them on the middle Trent and can’t fault them .

Went downhill after Gary Bayes retired a few years ago,( apparently)

Always use an Allbright knot , tried everything mentioned here and they just don’t look right to my eyes , even loop to loop looks untidy to me , A correctly tied knot ( 9 up 4 down and tightened very carefully) is just as strong as both materials your joining . I’ve started covering the knot...

AA baits

There’s a waiting list for that stretch , I’ve been on it a few years

I’ve had a pair of Simms Goretex waist waders for over 15 years , still like new , wouldn't like to think what they cost now , but I’ve had my moneys worth , get what you pay for and all that .