stuart harvey

I have been looking at the Wychwood Barbel Specimen Rods on the internet but will be having a closer look at them when I get a chance. The Fox Barbel Rods? Well I did have a closer look at them not long ago when I was working with Budgie at a tackle fair but I was not keen on them but will have another look again. Forget the Drennan Rods I lost my faith in them after I broke the second section of my Drennan Heavy Feeder rod just above the spidgot. Not long ago and the firm wanted £50 to replace the section :mad: No way paying that much for a piece of section! When you get to look at the Wychwoods, you'll notice what a slim blank they have. For £40 you can't beat 'em.

Try looking at Wychwood Barbel Specimen rods. No spare sections, plenty of power through to the butt. Only £40 each.

Have you fished Bradwell much? I 've had about 4 sessions this year wothout a touch. Last year I did alright with some nice tench upto 6lb.

Never actually fished Jubilee, whats the fishing like down there? Do you get many herberts or trouble?

"been bothered by bream" - thats music to my ears that is. is there much weed about? the ouzel is a terrific little river, always good for a bit of sport.

I keep meaning to have a few sessions down there especially as I only live 5 mins away. Have you had much other success down there this year?

Nice one Will, was that the North lake?

sounds like a typical badger transaction. they've got a quite a poor reputation.

Yes liquidised is better for roach. Then punch bread on the hook. Saying that the dominant species down there is chub.

I know it quite well. Lots and lots of chub, no monsters but good fun. However there are some suprisingly big bream in there. Always fishes well in flood conditions.

Cash waiting for the version of the rod that precedes the current 11/13 foot version. The one I am after has 2 tops, an avon and a quiver. The handle is part cork part duplon.

get yourself on the river either ouse or ouzel. or if you don't fancy that try the canal.

I want a 1 man bivvy for an occasional overnighters. Budget is £80. What do you reckon. So far its either the JRC Roamer or Defender.

If in Milton Keynes try Willen North or Bradwell. You can get day tickets on the bank for both.

Between top ring and second ring. Its still usable but once I've got a replacement, I was think of making it into another quiver top.