In reply to Post #1
Another vote for Defiant Mag Heads

I prefer the Mk1 (with one line clip) but have numerous version and sizes in the kit box

I do like the carbon ones by CRK as well though, purely cause they look lovely

In reply to Post #3
Thanks both

Well I fixed a pair of bearings in place with the new axle and it gave a very tight fit, unfortunately I'd bought the wrong length axle so had to remove from the wheel again

This was made possible with few bit hits with a big ass hammer. So another axle and sealed bearings this time (fit was a lot better with these) and a bit more loctite and i have a free spinning, on the bearing, wheel.

I doubt I'll go through another set of bearings so removal in the future shouldn't be an issue, but my old friend Lumpy will help out if I do have to change again

What's strange is the PorterLite this barrow replaced had an axle that slipped around in the bearing race since day one, so though it may have been designed like that on purpose

Hi

I'm just about to do a bearing replacement on my barrow and wondered if there's any reason why the axles aren't fitted to the bearings?

I have a new axle and bearings (correct ones for the barrow) and they slide together really easily with play on all axis.

I'm going to secure the bearings to the axle using loctite 638 I've liberated from work but was just curious if there's a benefit to having the axle turn on the bearing inner before I do

In reply to Post #18
13ft + 4-5 turns on the reel

I'll try whipping more turn and an overhand on the tag and see how I get on, thanks

Been reading this thread with interest as I've had an issue the past couple of times out spodding and using a 4oz marker lead.

I'm using Whiplash in 35lb braid with a Kryston quicksilver 45lb leader and both times out I've had the Mahin knot fail, looks like the braid just slips out of the leader when I hit the clip.

Would I be better just spodding/marking with the braid straight through rather than a braid leader or would a nylon taper leader be better?

In reply to Post #2
I think it says on the bags if its a wide version

Morning

Had my first few days out with my new bedchair so thought I write a review.

Firstly, it's high and heavy. Even in my quite big bivvy, its very high compared to the old Nash Wideboy but there is plenty of space underneath to stash everything.

Did I mention it's heavy!! bugger me you'll need a barrow to get it to the swim and be stronger than me to get it into the bivvy.

However, I knew that when I bought it and you only lift it a couple of times (unless you move swims a lot) so once it was in the bivvy, its easy to get set up, no messing around with handwheels and the legs extend with ease.

Saving the best till last, it is so sodding comfortable. I slept the best I ever have on the bank, not being disturbed by any bites meant I slept in till way past dawn on the first morning. I couldn't find a position that wasn't comfy. I sleep on my back, side, front, legs hanging over the edge and there was no hint of backache or pressure points with the bed. I even set my alarm for the remaining time to make sure I was up at the crack of dawn.

In all, heavy, high, easy to set up and comfy as f**k

In reply to Post #10
I bought a Ninja frying pan (same as I use at home), cut the handle off and then bought a Tower detachable handle from Amazon for fishing.

In reply to Post #45
Only one superstition for me, lots and lots of OCD (Tidy bivvy, level rods, kit in a certain place etc) but my superstition only started when I had my boy.

Each time I go, he gives me one of his toys to take with me and I've been known to turn around an hour from home if he or I forget. Just can't fish without having something from him!!

Last time it was a big red Hulk!!

In reply to Post #17
For a simple 3 rod pod the Chris Brown/Phil Andrews set up is light.

All ali, no frills pod that does what it supposed to do.

There 'may' be a refurbed one going in the classifieds shortly