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29 th April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Cast’izm 25 QDA
Daiwa Cast'izm 25 QDA Reel ReviewThe concept of the ‘big pit’ reel is a Daiwa specialty, it’s one of there area’s of expertise, and for many years they have been pushing the boundaries of reel performance seeking improvement as the sport and
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23 rd April 2014
Wednesday Review... Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods
Shimano Tribal Supressa Carp Rods ReviewFinally, I have found a set of rods that fill the void in my tackle’s capabilities. Most of my fishing is done at close range with the softest, shortest rod that I can warrant using. There are an increasing
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22 nd April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Matrix Match Master Seatbox
Matrix Match Master Seatbox ReviewRegular readers will know that I am a huge fan of the original Fox MSB box from a couple of years ago. I used to absolutely love this box and still believe it to be at the top of the tree when it comes to compact
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16 th April 2014
Wednesday Review... Preston Absolute Float Rod
Preston Innovations Absolute Float RodA float rod is the cornerstone of the pleasure angler’s arsenal, and for me it’s worth a good investment in a tool that will do exactly what I ask of it.When it comes to quality tackle in this area, you’re
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15 th April 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel
Wychwood Solace Big Pit 65FS Reel ReviewThere seems to be a recurring theme with my tested reviews, and it’s the one I’m more than happy to continue. Given the opportunity, I always prefer to review gear that combines quality with value for money
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09 th April 2014
Wednesday Review... Fox 12000 XT Reels
Fox 12000 XT Reels ReviewI have been using the Fox XT’s for half a year and they have been nothing short of fantastic. The faultless line lay and the large, coned spool really aid casting, especially during big chucks.With just one turn of the
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02 nd April 2014
Wednesday Review… Vass Team Vass 175 Lightweight Smock
Vass Team Vass 175 Lightweight Smock ReviewToday’s Wednesday review is supplied by our good friends at Total Sea Fishing, with editor Barney Wright taking an in-depth look at the Vass 175 lightweight smock.Barney donned the Vass 175 lightweight
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01 st April 2014
Tackle Tuesday… Shimano XT-A Longcast Medium Baitrunner
Shimano XT-A Longcast Medium BaitrunnerDoes size matter? The simple answer is yes.The modern trend is for Carp anglers to use a rod of 3.25lb-plus test curve and fit them with a large big pit reel. This is fine if you fish waters where distance
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26 th March 2014
Wednesday Review... Fox Supa Brolly Compact
Fox Compact Supa BrollyI’ve reviewed the Fox Supa Brolly on a couple of occasions and, once I’d got the grips with threading the front pole, I was smitten!On the subject of the pole, while it’s easy enough to attach, and is essential to
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25 th March 2014
Tackle Tuesday... Daiwa Whisker DF Carp Rods
The Infinity and Longbow DF rod ranges are widely recognised as having a fine pedigree as far as Carp rods go. The development and design has become much loved throughout the Carp scene and can be found in the UK-made Whisker models, which have once
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