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  • Jim Gregory
    Jim Gregory replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Regarding line ratings and casting weights etc, I believe they are only ever a guide to reassure the angler. As Richard states they are...
  • N
    Out of interest, how do the Basias compare with the C3. I have the C3s and prefer them to the Hi, s.
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Ps. Sportex do an avon at 10 or 10.6 which has a cw of 90 g. Sadly only Glasgow angling do them but I would love to see one. My...
  • Cliff Turner
    Cliff Turner reacted to Alec Hague's post in the thread Wanted tfgear . Tsi rods with Like Like.
    Had my first dip of the year yesterday. Happy to be back!
  • Terry Simner
    The closest BAA stretch to Coalbrookdale is Apley Estate water. https://www.baa.uk.com/fishingarea/apley-estate
  • Steve Jeffery
    Think you would need to go downstream a bit towards Bridgnorth for the nearest BAA stretches. Have a look on their website, but there Is...
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I am not saying what Germans say is correct merely that I know, when selling to them 50 years ago quality was paramount and price came...
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    That's brilliant Richard. Given me loads to ponder. Thank you.
  • Clive Shipman
    https://barbel.co.uk/forum/threads/river-severn.22764/ Posting here would maybe get you a few more responses
  • Stuart Linton
    Stuart Linton replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Would the Titan be equivalent to an Acolyte plus in terms of power?
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Got to remember Richard they are German rods. They were never sold here. The feeder is 4 oz and will do it too. I put 2x2oz bombs on...
  • Richard Isaacs
    Richard Isaacs replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I take this statistic with a very large pinch of salt. A good example is my Preston supera x float is rated to cast 12g. My sphere is...
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    Ps. The sportex excl float has a casting weight of 40g. That's more than I have seen on many floats, but as a power float with polaris...
  • Alec Hague
    Alec Hague replied to the thread New Normark Rods.
    I find this discussion most interesting. I rarely fish simply using a float . Whilst I use a float rod, it is usually attached inter...
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