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PM sent Jon regarding g that Bob James reel.

All, I genuinely love reading some of these threads, the knowledge some people have on so many aspects is incredible. It is a constant source of learning so keep it up please, it's excellent.

pm sent clive

Hi Clive, do you happen to know what the difference is between the 6000 and 8000 versions, is it just the spool size rather than the body? I am looking for another 8000 version but this might work. Phil

No problem,

Hi Martin, hope you are keeping well? What test curve are you looking for, I have a 1lb one which I may be willing to part with.

BUMP

Hi all, looking for a single Shimano 8000XTEA reel should anyone have one they are willing to part with. If anyone has something please let me know. Phil

Hi Alan, I will take these please if still available.

Rob, what’s the test curve of that multi tip please? Is it the 11/4 ish Harrison blank?

Dan, have you seen my message?

Sent you a message Dan.

The only time I heard about an angler claiming to use them for Barbel and Carp, turns out he was catching on pellets. They are used by many for carp fishing so guess if baited with correctly they must stand a chance of delivering. Don’t know how easy to flavour or colour they are but sure others...

just a quick question regarding scales and readings - does anyone have a set of scales that measure in drams? I see so many people claiming fish weights including drams but have never seen a set of scales for fishing that accurate. Am I just being cynical or do they really exist? One very well...

I have had mine for 2 years now, never had any issues and used regularly, not just for fishing. I have to say I did try rechargeable batteries which was a bad move - they just did not last. Since removing them I use the Energizer High Tech batteries (I sell batteries so know the better options)...

Second option here, the nene on one of the backwaters or possibly even off a nearby area of main rive. Been fishing really well over last couple of seasons, and could be an outside bet for a really special fish.

For me the best lines above 6lb is pro gold or pro clear. Never found anything better than these two. Otherwise for lower breaking strain and legering I use diawa sensor or maxima, float fishing with drennans float fish. Pro gold or pro clear in the larger strains is simply brilliant - knot...

I generally use a centre pin, and we always use pins and cane rods first week of the season for all fishing - just for the craic really. Otherwise, pin and hexagraph for me.

For me the Ivel will come close this season, not necessarily breaking the record but very, very close.

Hi Russell, did see one once back in the early 90's which went 3lb 3oz and have had a couple of smaller ones, but not for many years.