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  1. welshtroutfisher

    New lure reel

    Normally use a baitcaster for lure fishing, but this time around I'm looking for a fixed spool reel in the 2500 size and can't decide between two, either- *Penn slammer 2500 *Shimano vanford 2500 I'm leaning more towards a vanford, but would the penn be a better choice and for what reasons (not...
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    South Wales Ogmore Deeps 11.01.25

    First session of the new year- visited Ogmore again. High water was at 16:30, venue can be very popular so arrived early to secure a decent spot and was there by 10:15, tripod and rods setup just as everyone else started arriving, in total of around 16 anglers. First cast was at 12:00 The...
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    Advice Century tip tornado super match ld

    Has anyone used a TTSMLD who can offer some feedback on what the rod is like to use. Wanted to try and get one for clean beach/estuary use. Have heared there pretty good for hounds and well but not sure how true that is and what they would realistically be capable of
  4. welshtroutfisher

    Mackrel feathers which ones

    Looking to pick up a few Mackrell feathers, there's a lot of choice and range but was looking to see if anyone can recommend any that are decent please 🙏
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    West Wales Porthgain 27.12.24

    Fished porthgain today- was meant to fish the quarry section but there were anglers already there so decided to fish a small harbour section not far away. Parked in the marina, walked up the pretty steep steps and across the hill to the mark. Weather was overcast cloud, no wind, no rain and...
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    South Wales Monknash 14.12.24

    Another session at monknash today Low water was 11:15- arrived at the beach and setup by 08:00 just as the tide was on its way out, fished until 13:00 Baits used- squid, Mackrell, anchovies, ragworm, joey. Target species- Ray Didn't manage to catch anything today, but thoroughly enjoyed the...
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    South Wales Ogmore deeps

    Fished today (10.12.24) high water 13:30 Arrived and setup, first cast around 09:30, stayed until 16:00 Bait used - ragworm, sandeel, squid, bluey, anchovies- target species cod, whiting and conger eel. Venue quite busy, around 11 anglers from what I could see. Caught a dogfish and eel...
  8. welshtroutfisher

    South Wales Sully island monkey pole

    Fished Friday evening- low water 00:00 am. Arrived on the mark and started around 21:30- stayed until 01:30 Bait used - ragworm, bluey, anchovies, squid targeting cod/ray Landed a dogfish on an anchovie and squid wrap. No other fish caught between 2 anglers. Did see 1 or 2 headlights on the...
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    Coasters for century t900

    I want to fit a coaster over the reel seat on my century t900- does anyone know what size I'll need to do so. It's the original sliding reel seat I will be using. Am I right to assume once fitted and tightened the reel seat should stay in place? Thanks
  10. welshtroutfisher

    Reel position and grip

    Visited my local(ish) shop and ended up buying a new rod and reel to get back to things. Going to try and get to the water this week for some casting practice, but unsure of positioning of the reel(multi) on the rod and where I should have my supporting arm - was going to use a bit of white...
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