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I’m looking for a couple of mini baitrunners, which are smaller than my Shimano 4000D’s, so ideally in 2500 to 3000 reel size. Does anyone have experience of this reel in size 2500: https://www.daiwasports.co.uk/product/specialist/19-black-widow-br-lt Or any other similar sized baitrunners...

Can anyone confirm if Shimano baitrunner D are OC spools interchangeable?

Does anyone have experience of currently available 17ft float rods, other than the Acolyte? I want one for Perch fishing, laying on under a float, with 6lb Mainline and 5lb hooklengths. I also won’t be holding the rod, so it will mostly be fished on the rod rest with a centrepin. The Drennan...

I usually wear crampons when I’m on the riverbank, as they are an absolute lifesaver on slippy riverbanks. I’m a size 12 and an XL size pair of crampons, just about fit on my neoprene lined Aigle wellies. Problem is my Grub Boots Snowline, which I wear when it’s really cold are a bit chunky and...

I was watching PMQ's today, where Ed Davey asked a question relating to private water company boss bonuses and pollution sewage discharges. Whilst asking the question, he was heckled by Tory MP's and Rishi Sunak, totally ignored the question! Given the drubbing the Tories have just had in the...

There was a half hour feature on the BBC News 24 channel earlier covering the River Wye and issues with Poultry Farming. I’ve checked on iPlayer, but it’s not listed unfortunately. Worth a watch if it’s repeated and I took a few things from it. Mark Drakeford, the Welsh First Minister, did his...

I already own an Acolyte Plus float rod in 15ft and 11ft. I’m considering a 13ft Acolyte Ultra, but can anyone confirm if it has enough backbone to deal with Chub to 4.8lb on small rivers, containing the odd snag/ overhanging willow?

Where are people currently buying hemp seed from? I've normally forked out a bit more and bought from Hinders or CC Moore in the past, as their hemp is always prewashed and doesn't end up crawling with all sorts of bugs after a few months in storage. I've found this a common problem when buying...

Another recent thread got me thinking….. Are you a bank tramp or tackle tart? Some friends take the pee out of me, as my tackle is always clean on arrival. I also have friends who are proper cavemen, when on the river bank, with their tackle is a right filthy/manky state. When I get home after...

I made this yesterday, it’s quite easy: http://kimchimom.com/recipe-for-homemade-spiced-ham-a-k-a-spam/ For the pork content I used 20% fat pork mince and added 4 teaspoons of garlic powder and 5 of robin red powder. The end result is similar to spam in consistency, but a bit firmer (I may...

Spot on for me: https://anglingtrust.net/2021/04/15/angling-trust-response-to-barbel-society-otter-petition/?fbclid=IwAR2ApJKKX9Nxt5CmHpTFDFYPGztiFfPkgYYweVs1jRj6_9UqmXIxKdz2Mxk

Has anyone ever attempted this? The bearings on my Purist 2031 CL, have become noisy, so thought I’d try and change them myself, by following these instructions: https://theriverangler.com/2012/11/17/centrepin-maintenance/ Problem is, I‘m failing at the first hurdle, as I can‘t remove the...

Any recommendations on an 11ft 1.25lb TC quiver or Avon/quiver rod for small river Chubbing? Ive used an original Drennan SS Duo 12ft 1.25lb for years, but want something a bit shorter. I’ve had a waggle of latest Drennan 11ft Duo 1.25lb, but it didn’t feel great in the hand. The rod will be...

Now that Dacron hooklink is no longer available (Drennan were the last to produce it?). Can anyone recommend a similar alternative with the same properties. If you’ve ever used Dacron, you’ll know what I mean. Oh and if anyone has any spools of the Drennan Dacron in 15lb lying around, I’ll take...

I wished I’d taken photos of this, as I’m sure friends don’t believe me..... I really enjoy fishing huge hookbaits for Barbel and especially half a tin of spam. It’s been on my mind for a while that when a Barbel takes such a large hook bait, does it eject it during the take/fight, thus...

This evening I witnessed a farmer carrying out mass mature willow removal on my local River Dane. Not only his he ripping the trees out, he’s burning them too. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, its both fish habitat destruction and its right in the middle of the bird breeding season 😡 I...

I have one the above reels and use it when fishing 'big meat', its also a joy to use. I do however have a couple issues with the build quality. The first one I received had a pronounced wobble and the reel seat, wasn't parallel to the drum, so it went back. The second reel, which I have now...

I’m currently a big Centrepin user and I’m considering investing in a Dave Swallow Mk II. One of the features is that the spool has a knurled edge and I’ve read is some quarters, that this can be particularly uncomfortable, when playing a good Barbel, which steams off on a powerful run...

The Barbel population on my local river Dane has been in demise for several seasons and this season we appear to have suffered a total collapse in the population, with reports of only several fish caught. Although the river faces many issues, the main cause I suspect are Otters, which are now...

So I’m running low on Kryston Incognito Fluorocarbon in 11lb BS; I’ve used it since it first came out in 50 ME spools, for a big part of my Barbel fishing. Go to order some more and they’ve changed it (?) plus spool size is now 20 ME and price still the same (robbing gits)! Any recommendations...