In reply to Post #3
Both responses make perfect sense. I think I might be staying with the 5.5 TC. Cheers.

So I've had my spod rod for a few years now and I'm in the market for a new one. The one I've been using has a 5.5lb TC and I seem to get on alright with it. I've noticed that a lot of spod rods now are 4.5lb TC. Is there a reason for that? How do they compare taking into account I rarely use anything other than the largest spomb? Thoughts please.

In reply to Post #4
I'll take a look. Cheers.

OK so I've got to that annoying stage where the pointy end of the pegs have worn the way through their bag and are beginning to hang out (as they always do eventually). Has anybody got any advise as to a hardwearing replacement? Is there a company out there that actually sells such a thing? Something not too bulky would be ideal.

Thanks in advance.

I've just back from a session on a weedy lake. I was fishing zigs and had one run which I lost. It weeded me and without putting much pressure on the hook straightened. I was using the Korda mixa's in a size 8. Obviously they're not up for the job so what pattern would you recommend for this situation? Thanks in advance.

In reply to Post #44
Sublime. Don't sound like a good un... Chucks up like a rotter though? What the **** does that mean. Kindly enlighten please.

In reply to Post #134
I actually called in the shop the other day and asked the old boy if he had Fly Fishing by J R Hartley and he really perked up...

I only got four confirmation emails. Seriously lets hope Calm Productions prepare themselves adequately for Terry's next book in 2034. I get the feeling they won't though.

In reply to Post #122
A Glastonbury ticket would have been easier to order... Anyway, hallelujah!!! I've finally managed to buy one. Let's hope it's another classic.

I've been trying for the last hour without any joy. It's the second day now. Calm Productions are a joke. Surely they must have had an inkling that the book might prove to be popular. Amateurs.

In reply to Post #3
You're right about the swim bladders. I emailed Deeper and (in brief) this is what they say:

"Regarding fish size, different icons represent weaker or stronger reflections. It's impossible to put this in size categories. We see fish by their air bladders (the rest of the body is invisible as it's the same density as water more or less) and it's the air that gives the sonar returns. As you know different species have different air bladder sizes and they also vary depending on fish depth. So if you see a large icon it likely means it's a big fish but you can never be sure".

Well that clears that up (sort of). I had actually bought the Deeper to speed up the marking process and that's what I'll solely be using it for. The more I think about it the less likely the Deeper will actually change my fishing. After all I've still got to put a lead down there to have a better idea what I'm fishing on. Also it's a bit tough to cast them further than 60m.