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  1. jules007
    The bespoke split cane rod i had made has arrived and i am super made up with it, this was hand crafted for me and is just a thing of beauty the Calder 'n' hebble 1lb 2oz Avon rod named after the local canal navigation i will be using it on for large Perch and smaller carp
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    Yeah and no big rush for them but i did order 21.12 and still not sent out
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    another item arrived, shame the new reels have not even shipped yet, a little disappointed with Gerrys of morcame on the reels so this is 12lb that seems to break at about 18lb
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    little update on the 410 reels i cut a slice (long 4mm ribbon of gorilla tape and fitted that to bottom of spool and it takes up the gap nicely, it should improve the problem
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    Might be right, time will tell
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    Yes sir those sticks and bobbins look very nice indeed
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    More bait from No 10 Downing st ha ha
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    My new to me custom split cane rod is now in the postal system and on its way to me, i have never used a cane rod so this is going to be a whole new experience for me, i plan to christen it on its name sake water, the Calder an Hebble navigation canal
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    Got a 30cm stainless buzz bar so i can splay the rod tips out, wont put any more fish on the bank, but i like the presentation, also got an NGT 5litre bait bucket
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    I did enjoy the new Hearn video, i do get what you guys are saying, but im glad we still getting new content from the legend
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    got a few pairs for xmas from good lady will see how they pan out
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    Yeah seems very good kit, funny enough i have ordered it in 12lb BS as tackle box claim it has a real BS of around 18lb, i would of used the NGT camo 18lb as it has a low diameter but its not abrasion resistant at all unlike Hydro tuff, also i wanted to keep line diameter as low as sensible as i now fish this lovely snaggy lake pretty close in
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    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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