Hi all

Recently (after a lot of recearch..) got a new set of rods.
Went with Harisson Aviator Flex blanks made up by Calvin Hancock.
Ti forged air guides
ALPs ARD reel seats.

Now the rods damn good work for me short range or at the max distances my lakes alow me to fish at damn accurate too, even make my casting look good...

But id read some conflicting reports on the ALPS seats some saying they broke my rod they are uncomfortable they are cold...etc etc etc..

Well im perfectly happy.
Ive had Cats to 68
I used them all through last winter
They fit my hand just fine.

In short ive had no issues at all in fact they stay locked up much better.
I very rarley neen to pinch them up again.
They suit the rods perfectly and to me they look the nuts.
Do the rods cast 150 yds no.. never will never planned to i dont fish monster pits in fact i hate em.

Make of it what you will but i think they are fab..

FFS avoid the AVID ones got 3 packs and started dropping fish straightaway

They need to be doubled up
Stick to Korda or ESP but i had trouble finding those..

In reply to Post #7
Thats an idea....

I think you are refering to the slot in section at the front of the barrow...?
Personally i dont use mine never saw need to.

The frame itself has no real options for drop in stuff.
Its covered by bracing struts.

Will check it out when i get home.

Thanx
P

In reply to Post #5
Yeah like midwaters gear... never heard of them before..

Sent over some specs lets see what we see..

Cheers

Was also looking at Baitworks pro.
Have you used the Optibaits Ocean mix.

How pungent is it.. does it retain that wiff after being in the water.

Lake im on head bailif tells me that a washed out bait works best and that the carp here wo.t touch new ones (hence the 24h presoak idea)

Kr
P

Hi all

Looking for a new bait.
A fishmeal with an excessive fishy pong.

Am thinking i will likley be pre-soaking for 24 hours ahead of use.
Anyone have any recomendations or contacts.

Somthing not availaible at your local shop preffered.

Any thoughts or recomendations as to individuals with a bait making business..

Kr
Paul

In reply to Post #4
Who is Glyn a d where is he does he hdve a website you have comtact numbere..??

Hi All

Off to Yateley on Wed.
Unfortunatly my normal supplier has let me down so i will need shop broughr.

Any recomendations.

IIs it getfing a bit warm now for typical fishiy bates like The Krill or Squid type flavors...

Thoughts..

Kr
P

Im using OGX

Love it ....
Casts great just the right ammount of strech and goes on well.

Had Cats to 64 on the 15lb.

Had to strip a bunch off prob due to the Cats munching it up and causing excessive twising due to rolls during the fight.
So will be re-spooling mid season.

But i love it swapped from Gardener HD.. in 12 i think.

Tracker 365....

Love mine !!
Fookin toasty too

Bulky ******* tho...
Will be cutting it back to its single layer soon...