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  1. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    Thanks for the info - much appreciated Neil
  2. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    totally agree Neil, I was also wondering how many stretches / fisheries allow a second rod in the first instance?
  3. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    Thanks Etienne, I’ve got my eye on a 1.75tc Drennan rod. I’m working on the theory that with my birthday next month my good lady will gift me one (at least) 🥳
  4. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    Thanks Richard, I’ve heard they are rated and don’t cost a bomb either.
  5. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    A double take is a nice problem to have (experienced this a few times with the carp) but for now I’ll save myself the overload of excitement till I know how to be confident fishing the rivers with just the 1 rod.
  6. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    Good point Barry, I’ve certainly been guilty of taking far too much gear in the past making me less likely to up sticks when nothing is happening.
  7. R

    Am I wasting my time buying a second rod?

    Hello all, first post here so apologies if this has been covered before. I've been lake angling for years but am now looking to start fishing for barbel and from what I am reading many stretches (most) appear to limit to one rod only. So my question is I guess - am I wasting money on buying a...
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