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  1. jules007
    As i have a pair of new reels on the way seems wrong to load cheap line on them so as im mot casting any big distance and the lake is a hell hole of snags makes sense to get a spool of Hydrotuff and just go for a decent line from the start
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    Got a set of bobbins turn up today not branded but look okay also a new DNA Beanie unhooking mat arrived scored it new on fleabay for £12 plus a bit of post and its mint, just perfect
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    Cant miss out on "Old friends" a true classic video
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    Cheers framey, i have found it to be decent kit at sensible money, in some ways i dont want to retire my old 850`s got a fair bit of history in those reels, so it only seems right to at least stick with same brand
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    I finally made the decision DAM have been very good for me, so gone for these 8000 pit reels, TBH they should see my carp fishing days out https://www.gerrysfishing.com/product/quick-darkside-4-8000s-carp-reel/
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    Found a DAM quick black 4 8000 at a very good price £36 very tempting to stick with this brand as they have been good
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    Im back at this search for a couple of reels, seems every time i find a reel that may be right, its out of stock, i am only looking at new as my very old DAM quick 850`s are looking right scruffy.....but they still work even though getting badly corroded now, doing great for 18 years old, i do wonder if shimano reels would still be going strong at this age and never been opened up to service
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    fair to say progress has been good, infact this new split can custom rod is finished but i have to wait till varnish is fully dry before i get it, about a week, it looks superb and cant wait to fish with it on its namesake water
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    I use full Solar stainless kit both buzz bars are equal but at some point might look for a wider front
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    Im half with you on that, i find myself thinking i would like a wider front so tips are splayed out, but im tight so wont do it
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    go to your local poundland type shop and look at the low cost easy ready glass`s, i were varifocals but prefer reader glass`s for close up stuff try a pair and pick up a product with small print on label and just try different strength till it seems nice and right, and yes uncoated braid has a mind of its own
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    Have to say im not all that bothered for using them, prefer to use a pin for float fishing where possible, but good advice on the chenille, in a previous post on this thread with the carp and the speedia has the cane rod been restored by Rod Storey< he is the fine gent building my 1lb 2oz cane rod
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    I used one of my old 410A reels other week have to say did not enjoy it, line went behind bail plate i think my pair will be looking for a new home at some point
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    Very nice, lovely old school kit
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    Here is a teaser for the new split cane rod that is being built for me, hoping to have it by xmas, this is the near finished handle
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    I tried a pod a good few years ago and just did not get on with it so now use Solar bank sticks with 2 rod cross bars, plain and simple it works for me
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    lovely fish i never have tired of catching Perch and pleased to say my local fishery has just stocked an additional 150 Perch, they should grow quick on all the fry and small silver fish to go at
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    So having returned to carp fishing and finding my old rods were not up to job, i got Diawa 12ft rods but soon found them a bit long for the water i am fishing a lot of pegs have plenty of tree`s over hanging, so bought Wychwood 9ft 2.75 rods and sold the as new Diawa rods for what i paid
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    Is this fish from the RH stables ha ha ha
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    In a few weeks time i should have a rod shot with a difference, i commissioned a gentleman to build me a split can 1lb 2oz avon rod
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    This forced weight gain is just wrong, just a money making venture to put monster carp into lakes to pull the paying angler into trying for them, its not for me, i would take 30lb proper fish any day
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    the usual advice on bait is to choose a half decent one and stick with it, get the fish in your place you fish to start accepting it
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    Deano, welcome mate, good to have you on here
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    Yes i do have some collectable tackle Mitchell reels and a lot of centre pins even some of my floats from course fishing are old vintage. Also i agree about the lakes going quiet so my next trip out is on canal as we have some private pegs and target fish are perch,carp and Gudgeon
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    welcome back, im same as you having recently returned after something like 14 year break
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