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    Century NG Blue Thermo Smock

    Just bought one of these and landed through the door this morning. I’m usually an in between size of M and L and decided to go for a M and the fit is perfect. I must say the initial impression on the quality of the product is outstanding. The test will come in the harsher conditions. Next storm...
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    New fishing shop Falmouth!!

    Been down here on holiday from West Wales and for the life of me I could not find a bait shop for miles around. On Saturday I had one look around again on the tinternet and found a recently opened shop in an industrial estate on the outskirts of Falmouth!! I sent him a message prior to...
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    Falmouth lure fishing tips ??

    Morning all heading down to Falmouth next week and see there hardly any if any bait shops around so decided to take the lure rod with me instead. Tried looking on Google maps etc for some safe spots to fish with my boy? Any suggestions or areas I can explore and hopefully land some fish...
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    Penn tidal XT 8000 & Braid

    Morning all Both of My tidal XT 8000 are loaded with Varivas yellow sport in various line strength. I've just bought a Conti rod to have a play about with on some sandy clean beaches and looking to get some braid on the FS. Would you guys load the FS with 300m or a 150m spool of braid and...
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    Conti Rods

    Afternoon all Looking to get a new/used conti rod for some light fishing on the clean surf beaches around me. What do I meed to look for and and good recommendations don't want to spend a huge amount £200 tops. Thanks
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    Advice Dongle clip

    Morning all Simple questions any one use the clips on the end of the dongle or just use a tied loop 🤔 . Just think would the metal clip distract the fish etc Cheers
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    UV protective Clothing??

    Any one on here use UV clothing for protection from the sun? I know there not much of it these days especially in South Wales but just wondering if people are starting to use it and what they using? Open for discussion
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    Braid PE ratings

    Evening All, My current j braid is end near of life and need to spool a few reels up with some new fresh braid. I was looking at getting some Suffix 131 in my regular 20lb but these new braids are super thin and i question their abrasion resistance especially at the locations that fish which is...
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    New Rod choices

    Fancy a new SP lure rod and have been looking at the following. 1. PENN conflict elite 902m 2.Major Craft Tidrift 5G TD5-962ML No local shops to have these in stock so I can't go and have a waggle of them. Looking to use various SP and the odd shallow diving hard lure with a Vanford 4000...
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    Heading to Falmouth

    Afternoon all, Heading to Falmouth area over the summer for a family holiday and be taking some of the fishing gear with me. As I will have my teenage boy with me I will be looking for areas where I can keep him occupied with some mackrel bashing etc I fancy some estury fun on light rods...
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    Advice Shimano 5500 handle

    Evening all, Looking for a new handle for my shimano ultegra 5000 ci14 as the current one is a little bit underwhelming to say the least
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    Greys BZE replacement

    Afternoon all, With spring in the air it time to pull our the bass rods and start dusting them down. The BZE has served me well over the years but I think it time for an upgrade. So looking for a nice 11 6 -12ft Bass rod light to handle with a sensitive tip but a bit of grunt in the mid...
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    Hook choice

    Found a an old stash of dexter wedges while cleaning out a shed today. Gonna use them as some weights on a set of feathers in the summer for bait fishing. They all have rusted rings and tremble hooks on them so looking to change them over to single hooks due to the snaggy ground I be using them...
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    Advice Bib & Brace - Century v VASS

    Afternoon all Looking to get a new bib & brace. I have looked at the century and the Vass 175 one. All I want is something that will keep me relatively dry and keep off some of the wind chill off me but also something that is easy to clean and wipe down as I’m fed up of getting back in the car...
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    Advice Shimano CI4+

    Good Morning all The majority of my reels are from the Penn stable however I'm after a new 5000 size reel and the Shimano Ultegra 5550 look like the perfect choice. Now i dont know much about the Shimano reels but there a significant price difference between a standard version and a Ci4+...
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    Advice New reel Advice

    Afternoon all Just bought an AFAW Estury 11ft and looking for a new reel to go with it. I guessing something in the 5000 size? Any suggestions on a nice reel budget of about £150 ish !! Cheers M
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    Tapered leaders

    Morning All What are people using these days are you still using the same diameter straight through or are people moving towards the tapered leaders. I have used the 80lb Asso classic up to now and fancy giving the tapered leaders a go. Any suggestions on brands I've seen a videos on line...
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    Advice Lead weights

    Evening all Anyone know of some quality Grip lead weights at resonable prices. Looking for a selection on weights from 3oz - 8oz Cheers M
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    Advice Bass & Estuary rod

    Afternoon all looking for a new Bass/Flounder/Estuary rod with a casting weight of 1 to 3oz or 4oz with a good bite detection tip? Don't want the rod to be over 13ft and must be lightweight to hold in the surf and also placed in a stand. Budget wise willing to go up to £300 or possible a good...
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    Fixed spool spare reel covers

    I for one like to look after my tackle and was looking for something to protect my spare fixed spools while they are in the seat box. manged to find these on Amazon and an 8000 fixed spool fits in them perfectly and only £8 for 5 they are a bargain...
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