In reply to Post #6
I am a Shimano fan tbh, and the 5500 XTB ci4 is on my radar. Im sure it would do a great job and I have never had an issue with any shimanos and I have 6 sets of them going back 20 years. 400, 500, 600 1000 and the 5500.

In reply to Post #4
The reels I have are fine, but want to a) leave them on the 10ft set up, I like them set up ready to go when needed, and B) my Mrs will be using them when she comes. She used them on a weeks trip last month and decided her Nash Dwarfs are rubbish lol. I have considered a new set of 5500 ci4's, but kind of fancy the 'bait and run' system. Seemed to be the best of both worlds.

In reply to Post #2
Not certain, but they seem to think 10ft rods won't control the bigger fish at that distance and will wipe other folks rods out. I believe it was brought in to stop people using 9ft scopes or less.

I have been using 10ft rods with SHIMANO - ULTEGRA 5500 XTD for couple of years, but have moved onto a bigger water and rules say 12ft rods req. So have got a set of Torrix 3lb tc, mostly boat work, so casting isn't an issue. Carp up to high 40's.Tried 14000 and 45mm reels but they are just to big for me. Thinking of getting a set of Daiwa Cast'izm BR 25A , but cant find any in the shops to get a feel of. Anyone using these on 12ft rods? Would they be a good match? Do the job I'm looking for? Are they good reels?
If not, any suggestions of a good reel? Happy to pay around £250 a reel. TYIA

In reply to Post #1211
I have worked in pest control for over 30 years, I can assure you it comes from rats, not birds.
It is passed on through rat urine in the water, but just touching your skin isn't a huge risk, only if you have a cut and the water seeps into the cut. Best not to wash your hands in the lake water if you have a cut on your hand, probably shouldn't wash your hands in the water anyway, but I am guilty of doing that. Work mate caught this and was seriously ill.