Has anyone else had this happen, where the line cuts into the rubber bit behind the roller on the bail arm? I thought the reel had chucked it whilst playing a fish as i was struggling to wind. i noticed eventually and pulled the line out the slit in the rubber. Now its happened once i can see it happening again, so need to replace this part. Just want to know if it's tricky?

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I've used Temu braid for ages with a 40-60yd 50lb mono leader in France. Go for 30lb BS braid if you don't need to worry about casting, The mono leader will sink and pull alot of the braid down, at 100yrds it'll be absolutely fine. The leader also makes playing fish less hairy. Playing carp on straight braid is brutal!

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ideal thanks for the tip!

I've got a family holiday lined up to Hoburne water park, just taking a couple of short rods and bare minimum, hopefully get a chance to get out for a short day session. Anyone any experience of fishing here, any advice?

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In the same boat and I'm looking at the nytro starkx reels.

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I have the 2 3/4 tc versions. great small water rod, I've had 30.s on them and they coped no bother. More of a playing rod than a casting rod.

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I have one, it will do the job, adjustable feet so it can be levelled and the handle support that clips on, to support the toaster handle.

It isn't as hot as some other stoves i have, guessing because it's the mini, so slightly longer boil time.

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I've now used mine for a couple of sessions and they are superb. Bought mostly for long range work abroad, I decided to put them on my pike rods in place of Entoh's. The Okumas are half the price of the Entoh's but perform twice as well.

Super smooth and for me the clutch speed is just right. Not to mention how light they are and the fact you get a spare spool with them. Also, like the method to fold the reel handle (similar to Basias). I really used to struggle loosening the screw on the Entohs on a cold day. Big thumbs up from me.

About 3 years ago I bought an Oypla outboard, I recently buggered the prop when packing the van. After consulting with Oypla it appears they don't hold any spares! Anyone know a place that stocks all sorts of props that may be able to help?

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Bought the tidy booms for convenience, makes no sense to not at least give them a go. Might even like the jprecision hooks and add to my armoury.

If not, then I've wasted 20quid, not unheard of for a carp angler to waste 20 quid is it?