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Developing the if you only had one theme further, which bait would you choose. Funnily enough I found that my answer to this was fairly easy and for all round fish catching capability it would have to be the humble maggot. Over the years I have caught specimens of most species on the maggot although in some cases the end result was not what I orignally intended particularly when I fluked a mid double Pike when fishing for Chub and a low twenty Carp when fishing for Tench.
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Following on from some of the more recent postings, I started to think what would I choose if I was only allowed one rod and reel. This proved to be extremely difficult and thought provoking as I thoroughly enjoy many forms of the sport but eventually I settled for a 12 foot avon type rod coupled a 5010 baitrunner as I felt that this combination would allow me the greatest versitility both for still and running water and could be used for float, feeder and ledger. Hopefully this will never happen and I will continue to be a tackle tart but if it did, what would you do.
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I have no doubt that you will get many varied replies on this issue however, the key factor is to use what gives you the buzz. Like many others and during 50 odd years of fishing I have had the pleasure of using rods made from a wide variety of materials but in all honesty I personally would not go back to cane. I have long since disposed of all my old rods with the exception of an aerial wizard which I occassionally use for a chubbing session. Whilst this is purely my own view, I can appreciate that others will and do use the older traditional materials and get great pleasure from doing so. Fishing is about soul and not just catching fish so go with what tweaks your passion. You only live once.
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I have some shimano and they're just about the best pike/specimine rods I've got or ever used except for maybe my Daiwa Tournament carp rods but then again I use them for different things/situations. The Shimano Diaflash range of rods are pretty unbeatable IMO of course.
Certainly the original diaflash specimen range was superb. The 1.75lb rods are now about as difficult to get hold off as the proverbial rocking horse ----. The original Technium range was also good particularly the specialist quiver and medium feeder.It is a personal opinion but I do think though that many of the later Shimano and Daiwa products are not as good as some of the earlier versions. In fact I have now replaced all my baitrunners with the older seaspin 3500 and 4500 models except for a pair of 5010s. The clutches are superb but the line lay is only really suitable for short to mid range. For longer range I have still to find a rod that is better than my Amorphous AKN12hs and reels that are more compact and better than my Emblem z5000ts.The older ABU reels such as the 55s, 54s, C4s, C5s, 506s and 507s are also still excellent. Tackle is a persomal thing and I must confess to having far too much but quality will always shine through. I am also a big fan of Harrison rods particularly the softer versions which are excellentfish playing tools. I have also got rid of my modern alarms and gone back to Optonic XLs withtwitcher wheels. I dont think that I will replace Carbon with Greenheart or Split Cane though. The modern Okuma pins are excellent value and work well apart from the check button but I still prefer to use a well run in traditional bushed bearing type. I definately agree with the comment that Shakespeare are under rated. I have an old 15 foot Aerial Power Float rod which I wouldn't be without for Tenching in the summer. Everyone will have their own favourites but I personally think that there is more to catch the angler as opposed to catching the fish and I have been sucked in many times judging by the amount of gear that I have aquired over the years much of which is virtually unused.
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Can't have enough centrepins. Could get a Chris Lythe for Christmas 2010 if I ordered now.Like Tigger said "you only live once". Its great being a tackle tart.
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By heck, this has brought back some memories. I first started fishing when I was 6 going with my dad with a short bamboo rod with wooden handle. My first decent bit of kit was a rod made from a tank aerial which I thought was the dogs and caudgt loads of roach and perch out of the local river at the back of the gas works on the edge of a warm water outlet. Progressed them to a decent match rod made out of whole cane with a spliced split cane top and a mitchell 300 which my dad got from cigerette coupons. I also recall having a umbrella with a wooden pole which weighed a ton which I lost when it blew into a local mill pool.Also had a whicker creel which you could not get much into. Whilst tackle has has changed considerably from those days I probably caught more specimen roach and perch then than I do now using only bread, worm, silkweed, strawbait and maggot when you could get some decent ones. Excellent
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I must confess that Iam a big fan of the ballistas and have used them for many years but only for fishing close to medium range. They are superb fish playing rods which are very forgiving when you have a big lump under the rod tip. As has been mentioned, they are not so good for distance and having tried several rods over the years, I still revert back to my old Daiwa/Nash AKNs which are superb and in my own opinion have not been bettered and which still occassionally come up on e-bay in both the 12 and 13 foot versions. I personally prefer the 12 foot AKN12H versions which have stood the test in time both in the UK and France. Ultimately, your personal preference should dictate what is right for you and it would be worth trying as many set ups as you can to find what you would be be happy with.
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Thinking of getting a Baitrunner for crimbo but wondered what the difference was between the Baitrunner ranges i.e. between an Aero and a standard etc etc. As I havent owned one of these before and they are a large investment, can anyone shed some light.
Thanks muchly.
Depends on what type of fishing you want it for i.e. short, medium or long range and what type of rod you are using. I must confess that I have disposed of all my modern baitrunners except for a pair of 5,000s and gone back to the original sea spins which in my experience have a far superior clutch and are virtually bullet proof. I would add these are only used for close to medium range as the line lay is nowhere near as good as the aero type and for long range I use big pit Daiwas. If you are looking say up to 90 yards then the 6000 series would be OK wheras if you are looking at say up to 60yds then the 5000 series would fit the bill. Everyone will have individual preferences but it is nicer to fish with a balanced rod/reel set up. It is purely a personal opinion but I do not feel that the build quality of the later baitrunners is as good as the earlier versions. Rather than spending on a new reel it is worth having a look on e-bay. I also do not see the point of the deeper spool reels e.g 8000 vs 6000 as you will never use the line unless you turn it round and then it will be quite kinked.Far better to replace say 120 yds or so.
Hope this helps
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Just come across this thread and whilst I agree with the comment that it is all about individual choice but I do love fishing with the pin particularly early season for Tench and Carp in the margins. Some of the gravel pits and lakes that I fish have fairly deep margins and for the last three or four years I have had some axcellent sport using the pin in conjunction with a polaris float and either an open end or maggot feeder. This is a great method for tight swims where an underhand chuck is the order of the day and it is also very sensitive. No alarms or excess kit, just the buzz when you get a churner and direct contact. Great for stalking and freelining as well. I do most types of fishing throughout the year but there is something magical for me about using a pin especially with a red topped float although after carbon, I woulds never go back to cane.
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Yes it does alot. under the drag nut at the moment there is a black lining of something i dont know what, and where, how did you find the cork part (did you make it yourself?
The black lining is the friction washer that I originally lost. I did make one up myself out of thin rubber bonded cork which I managed to find in an engineers stores on my travels. It was some time ago and to be honest I cannot remember what the material was called but I made several different ones before I got it right. The material needs to be quite thin, the right size and fairly stiff otherwise it picks up on the drum. Another naterial that I think would work is either black or red fibre if you can get it thin enough. It has toremain tight in the housing and not rotate. If it does rotate, this causes the pick up. It does take a bit of trial and error to get it right but when it is the drag is effective. A bit of super glue could be used to bond the friction washer to the housing. It is critical that the outside dia of the washer is a good fit in the housing.
Hope this helps
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Well its only a miner thing but,
The centrepin has a drag and rachet, the rachets fine its just the drag i dont like. when the drag is almost tight (on the egde) with the spin of the reel the drag locks it self up. has anyone had this problem happen to the or knows how to fix it?
Realy what im saying is its ether all or nothing with this reel. and other than that its a smashing bit of kit.
I had the same problem with mine when I lost the original cork washer that sits under the drag nut. I eventually fixed it by fitting a new thin cork washer although it took me quite a while to find the right material. The size of the washer (i.e. the diameters) also need to be spot on otherwise you cant hold the drag setting. The cork material acts like a brake lining and if you get it right is pretty effective.
Hope this helps
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hi. i am looking at buying a couple of carp rods and i wondered if any one can give me a few pointers as i am well out of touch with carp tackle in england. i like a nice slim rod with a good supple through action i am not into the stiff tippy casting machines (plus i am crap at distance casting) i am currently using 2 old victor hardy's that i originally got for barbel fishing, i love them to bits but at about 1 and 3 quarters test curve they lack just a little bit of power at times, plus they have cork butts and i have to tape the reel rings up as the reels have a habit of dropping off when playing a carp
i am back to england for a trip soon and i will be having a nose around, so any advice would be greatly appreciated, i would prefer a test curve of about 2 and a half or 2 and 3quarters.thanks.
ps i am not loaded!
If you want an ultra reliable rod that is also enjoyable to play fish on you won't go far wrong with 23/4lb Harrison Ballistas.
These can be picked up of e-bay at reasonable prices. I like you prefer a rod that bends and though I have tried numerous rods over the years, I always go back to my trusty Ballistas for close to medium range fishing. Even smaller fish put up a decent fight on these rods althoiugh they are also very capable at landing the heavy boys. Also excellent under the rod tip.
Best Regards
tincatinca
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I am after advice on a 1 man bivvy. What make, style etc should I go for. I have not given myself a budget as would rather get the best value for money straight away. I normally only do 1 night sessions but have done odd 3 night stints.
I have been looking at the Pro Logic spider as it seemed quite alot of tent for the money. Also the Nash bivvys looked good but would appreciate your views!
Cheers
This definately is a subject where you can get 10 different answers from 10 different people. I have used several different systems over the years and whilst I have just bought a new 2 man double top mainly for long sessions in France, I do prefer a brolly system with overwrap for overnighters and short sessions as to me they are far more versatile and can be set up virtually anywhere and gives me greater mobility. My Nash profile has just give up the ghost after many years of use and I have recently been researching what is available to replace it. There are some excellent bits of kit on the market eg Trakker and Aqua systems however I eventually decided on a JRC 60" Oval complete with overwrap and groundsheet which at £89.98 was too good to miss and which also fits in the rod bag easier than the Stealth system which is also good. I also considered the A Lite which has had some excellent reports but decided against it due to the extra versitility and mobility of a brolly. It really depends on what you want to do and the type of water and swims that you fish. If you adopt a mainly static approach then a light weight pram style system such as the A lite with the optional wrap for the colder months would be ideal but if you have a mobile approach then in my opinion a brolly system is better. If you are interested in a brolly system the attached link is where I recently obtained mine from. I have alsoadded a couple of other links which after a lot of searching seem to represent good value
http://www.anglingcentre.net/acatalog/JRC_...s_shelters.html
http://www.anglingcentre.net/acatalog/JRC_...s_shelters.html
http://www.climaxtackle.com/offers.htm
Trust you find this of help
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A Wilson avon combo and a virtually unbreakable ABU Cardinal C4X. Nice and compact with an excellent clutch.
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I am in need of a good bite alarm, mostly for Tench, Bream, Perch and Eel fishing. The way I see it, I have two choices, Fox or Delkim. Now I know everyone loves Delkims, but I want to know if they will be suitable for me.
The Delkims, I'm told are extremely sensitive, and they go off at the slightest movement, but do I want to listen to bleeps and wailing sirens all the time? I also understand they are the only option for fishing slack lines(?) Will I need to fish slack lines much? Are there situations where the vibration function is a hindrance?
The Fox alarms work on Roller wheels, and I'd like to know what the pros and cons of this system are. The Alarms I have been looking at so far, are the Delkim Plus, and the Fox Eos-X.
As for bite indication, well I'm lost. The amount of indicators you can get seems insane. Basically what is the best system for the species mentioned? I've been told, light bobbins with Solar line clips, but do I want illuminated or not? Will the illuminated option add weight, and therefore resistance to the rig?
If you want an alarm that is ultra reliable which does not cost the earth I would reccomend that you check out the offerings on the attached site.
http://www.goodfishing.i12.com/indext/bitealarms.html
These are superb alarms and will do the job you want. They have 2 sensitivity settings and easily adjustable tone and volume controls. As for bobbins it depends on what you are doing and the distance you are fishing. For fishing close in with a slackline, a coil of kitchen foil or the top of a fairy liquid bottle is still a cheap and very effective method or you can use a propriety lightweight bobbin to which additional weights can be attached. Swingers with a sliding weight on the arm are also very good as you can set them to suit most conditions. The only problem using a bobbin with minimal weight is that it may not register drop back bites efficiently. For Bream fishing at distance, you might want something a little heavier particularly if there is any undertow. THere is no single answer as it depends on the fishing situation. As far as illuminated bobbins are concerned what is the point apart from creating a light show. The LEDs on the alarms in the link above are more than bright enough especially the blue ones.
Trust this helps
Regards
tincatinca
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Thanks for help and info TT, very useful. Will check out show on Saturday for bargains and then consider a set of these.
Anyone tried or played with the Matt Hayes jobbies on here, Tacklebargains doing set of 3 for £99 !!!! £50 off RRP
Just found an old article from Anglers net which may be of interest. See link below.
http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/reviews/gfm1.htm
Regards
tincatinca
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Think you put me onto this before, looks like ok kit, sounds like you're happy with it. Pressume alarms ok in all weathers and reliable? Goint to Carpin' On show this Saturday so hopefully will pick up a cheap deal on TXR or similar, if not will consider GF kit, £124 for 3 alarmed set up is brilliant value.
How good are the alarms, have you had any problems with them????
I currently own 6 GFMs which I have used constantly both at home and in France for the last 8 years. Apart from changing the changing batteries each season they have never let me down in any conditions. The only difference that I can see between my GFMs and the current GFS models is that I have an extra connection at the bottom which can be used with a drop off indicator for Pike. I have used them wired up to a sounder box and through a remote wiyhout any problems. Three of them are permanently set up on a bar complete with remote. Prior to the GFMs I used a previous incarnation of the Good Fishing indicators. I have used many different bite indicators over the years which has included models from Fox, Delkim, Daiwa, Optonics going back to BJs and Herons but in my opinion in terms of value and reliability, the products from Good Fishing take some beating providing you don't want all the frills of dropback differentiation. It may sound strange but the only other alarms that I have been 100% happy with are Optonics. Stilll have 3 XLs. All the others have long since gone.
Trust this helps
Regards
tincatinca
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I only use "el cheapo" Fox ES alarms and they do a perfectly good job. However, I'm moving onto a small (5 acre) lake this year and figured so as not to annoy others I maybe need to get some kind of plug-in remote sysyem to make alarms quieter (or even silent). I don't want wires everywhere so looking for reasonabley cheap option that'll allow little or "no noise" outside bivvy. I've done that "turn them down" thing but even on lowest setting still VERY loud at 2am on a small cosy lake in the middle of nowhere. It's not a "secretive" thing, I'm only too pleased for others to know I'm catching but really don't want to be "Waking th Lake" every time I get a tug.
If you want a remote set up it is well worth looking at the offerings from Good Fishing. I have used their alarms for many years and they are excellent value, See attached link.
http://www.goodfishing.i12.com/
Regards
tincatinca
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Thats interesting I have been doing the same for some time too! maybe its an age/nostalgia thing? or maybe just maybe there hasnt really been any major advances in rods or reels for many years? Not actual practical fish catching ones any ways?
I don't think it is an age thing although I've climbed the ladder and and am now on the way down. I think that it is more to do with learning from experiences plus the fact that in my own opinion, some gear has not really been bettered for general fishing . Like numerous others I have been through the must have syndrome on numerous occassions but I can say with all; honesty that all that glitters is not gold. There has over the years been some superb tackle created which has resulted in me owning set ups for virtually every eventuallity however whilst I dont have any regrets in what has gone before, I have now gone back to basics which mainly involves short sessions with the minimum of gear. I am no longer driven by the need for big fish or to spend endless days and nights in their pursuit. I now prefer the mobile approach which can turn up a few surprises.You can have all the tackle in the world but if the fish are not there it is no good to you. Getting back to the main theme, this is where the lighter test curve rods come into their own as when the opportunity arises, rigs can quickly be changed say from a bottom bait to a floater. Floating crust is still a very effective and exciting way of catching. Never leave home without my jar of Bovril. Having said all this, it is down to individual choice and each to their own. The key issue is that you enjoy what you do.
Regards
tincatinca
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When I first started fishing for Cats in the UK 11' 2lb TC North Western SS5's with 11lb line were our standard gear.Took plenty of 20's on them including Claydons "Brown One" at 35Lb (one of the countries biggest known Cats at the time) a couple of times ( well Rob actually!).
Actually started with 1 3/4lb rods but "stepped up" a bit to 2lb for the slightly larger baits we were using.
In my opinion the heavier TC rods have only come in due to the adopting of 15lb mono as the standard "carp line" back in the 90's.The thicker line requiring heavier leads to reach the same distance and hence forth heavier rods! With the trends of "grass roots" carping being dictated by the guys at the top it was greatly influenced by the long range fishing carried out on just a few (Colne Valley) waters at this time,the popularity of French trips also influencing this.It soon became "standard to use 3lb TC rods,Big Pit reels,15lb line,3ozs+ leads ets even if you were fishing cannals or local park ponds! Monkey see monky does! I concede that with the now popular PVA bag method that 2 1/2-2 3/4lb rods do indeed have a place regardless of water size the choice of carp gear in general has really lost its way! But then Im just an old, stuck in his ways, behind the times, fat old fart! Jeeze dont want to waste valuable drinking and spliff rolling time by playing fish do we?
I tend to agree with your comment that the choice of carp gear has lost its way. In my humble opinion it is more about designer cred than actually fishing. When I made the point about cats I remember the first time I hooked into one which was completely by accident as I was fishing for carp at the time. It was many years ago in France and it was the first time that I had ever been pointed by a fish which took me by complete surprise as I was using my AKN 12s with 15lb big game. I was even more saurprised when it weighed in at 25lb. I had previously had carp to 36 the day which fought nothing like the cat. I too am an old fat fart who loves to play the fish and to be brutally honest, if I were to be allowed just one rod it would be an avon. I have even gone back to re buying gear which I have long since relinquished which includes optonics, original biomaster 3000s & 4,000s plus a few cardinals of varios types and I love it. Yes, there are times when you need to step up such as snag fishing where you need the extra backbone but there is no substitute for playing a fish on light tackle in open water.Even better when using a pin and free lining with a worm.
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TincaTinca
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Nice to see the interest in the lighter tods. I personally prefer to use them whenever I can and currently have six which include 2 Harrison 3 piece Tripytechs, 2 Harrison 2 piece 12 footers and an older pair of 12 foot Alan Browns which are still cracking rods. I think that the old Daiwa amorphous were as good as any made and also the original Shimano Diaflash rods which occassionally crop up on e-bay are superb rods. In my opinion they are so versatile provided that you are not trying to cast to the horizon. Great for floater fishing and even better stalking with a pin. I think i'd draw the line at cats though.
Best Regards
tincatinca
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I think that the first thing is to differentiate between the greatest angler of all time and the person who has made the greatest contribution to angling. With regard to who is te greatest angler I personally believe that he or she would have to be profficient and successful over a wide range of types i.e. sea, coarse, game and match whilst displaying an excellent knowledge of watercraft and the use of various methods. In the real world there are many people who have these credentials but only a few who are in the public domain. Of those who are in the public domain I would have to go for John Wilson as over a long period of time he has ticked more boxes than anyone else.
Paul
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I have recently aquired a replica centrepin which is based on a 1920 pattern double spoked Aerial. The reel was apparantly made by a company called Casting in Wood. I have searched for information on this company but have not been able to find anything. Does anyone on the forum have any knowledge of this company and whether it still exists. It is a very attractive reel and has been produced with an aging effect.
Thanks
tincatinca
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I think that much depends on what type of fishing you want to use them for eg static, roving or a bit of both. Personally, I have tried umpteen varieties over the years, both moonboot type and field boots, all of which have had good and bad points. I have now settled on a pair of lightweight Gortex Brasher walking boots which coupled with the right socks can be worn all year round and are extremely comfortable. They are expensive compaired to most but the comfort and lightness to me is well worth it, particularly in the winter when most of my fishing is walking a river bank. They also give you good feel as to what sort of ground that you are walking on which I think is also important. The only downside is that they need regular attention in terms of cleaning, waxing and polishing to keep them in good nick
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The reply from Chris Plumb has been haunting me as I do love fishing the pin so I think that I will now change the Baitrunner to my Ray Walton rolling pin which dependant on whether I use braid or mono will give me the best of all worlds. Sorted