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  1. Skagit Lines
    I cannot find any information the grain window for my new rod. I want to get that new rio max power integrated line but both their weight options seem too light or too heavy at 475 and 525 respectively. I definitely like a heavier line, but im worried the rod might buckle early. any advice...
  2. Custom Builds
    For no other reason than I can, oh go on then because they're cheap too, been looking at making up a blank and been looking at the Aventik Blanks on 13ft7ins 9/10 or there about to the 11ft 6ins 6/7 weight Switch blanks kicking about on eBay at the moment. Just wondered if there's any feed back...
  3. Classified Sales
    Leeds magnum 140d in excellent all round condition already fitted with an 8 or 9 weight line perfect for smaller 12 or 13 foot rods nice suede pouch Pics available on request £40 posted. Leeds magnum 200d in a used condition with a few scrapes on the rim but all surface fitted with backing...
  4. Classified Sales
    have 3 of these lines brand new in box looking for £30 for each of these lines if you want the 3 would do them for £80 sold
  5. General Board
    Lockdown is a bit of a pain. Tired of tv, gardening etc? Here's something to keep you occupied for an hour or two. Prepare to be surprised. Tie up a short leader using your favourite nylon/fluoro, whatever. Make a loop, perhaps put in a joint knot, tie on a fly. Find a suitable container, tub...
  6. General Board
    Following on from the "Biggest Salmon you've Seen" thread, here's a picture of another Norwegian fish for you to guess the weight. Again, I'll let this run for a day and will reveal the weight tomorrow. Until then will look forward to seeing what people think. :)
  7. General Board
    Was trying to find a post about about a monster salmon caught during hatchery fishing I think it was in Finland and a few pictures was posted asking to guess the weight and closest would win a days fishing where the monster was caught . Think they were also making a documentary/ programme about...
  8. Rods
    Hi everyone, I am just looking for some recommendations. I am thinking of getting a new trout rod for the coming season; usual story, salmon slowdown and doing a little more trout fishing. For years I have used a 10ft weight 6 hardy angel 2 as an all-rounder. I fish reservoirs both boat and...
  9. Classified Sales
    This rod is lightly used and make an ideal sea trout rod I can supply pictures on request looking for £47.50 posted. I also have a barrio slx 8 weight for the rod Which has been test cast only. Willing to throw this in with the rod for an extra £20. ,SOLDDDD
  10. Picture Gallery
    Scunnered as I am and will continue to be in larger spadefuls until I can get a cast again----------at anything with fins, I had a look through some websites tonight. I came across this recent fish which looks an older fish to me. That's not what interested me though, it was the spat that has...
  11. Classified Wanted
    Hey Guys, I am looking for a Sage Method 12ft6 for a 6 weight fly rod. If anyone is wanting to sell or anyone knows where they are any for sale. Thanks in advance.
  12. Classified Sales
    Guideline Xchange WF Tri-Tip with original float S3/4 and S6/7 tips. Bought recently on fleebay as an #8 but it's more of a #7 at 17.5 grams. I didn't even try the line having weighed it, as I know the rod I had in mind for it needs not less than the advertised weight of 19 grams, if not more...
  13. General Board
    Hi folks, anyone use this rod? Am looking for advice on Scandi line weight. Hardy state 35g/540 grain. Does that work well or would I be better with a slightly heavier line? Thanks.
  14. General Board
    The latest post on Just One Week, Estimating the Weight of Salmon, looks at the methods used and offers some ideas to make the use of the Sturdy and General scales more accurate. it's certainly a subject that's raised some steam on the Forum over the years. As always the article is aimed more...
  15. Classified Wanted
    Hey Guys, I am looking for a sage method 12ft6 7 or 8 weight fly rod. If anyone is wanting to sell or anyone knows where they are any for sale. Thanks in advance.
  16. Northern European Style Patterns
    Taking my que from Andrzej and his color combinations I spotted recently I've made these 2 and will refine the look with a few more. Tied on Pro Sportfisher micro tubes with a short clear hook holder behind, only the small cone as weight.
  17. Hairwing Fly Patterns
    This handful uses what Pro Sportfisher calls a Flexi Weight instead of any sort of prepared body. They have an extension / hook holder cut to about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. The unweighted version has no body at all but I have few uses for zero weight flies so most have that silver tube. The flies...
  18. Classified Wanted
    Wondering if anyone may have a Hardy Jet Switch Rod in the 8/9 weight they would consider selling. Many Thanks
  19. Shooting Heads
    Hi, I have a couple of Rio Scandi Short Heads - an 8 and a 9. When I bought the 9 body I got it with the Versitip kit, that is the four tips to go with the head, They seem to work OK on the short 8 head as well. But as I like the lines I was considering getting a third head for a 6/7 weight...
  20. Classified Wanted
    Fly reel to suit Vision Cult 13'2" rod Looking for a reel and a spare spool or two for the above rod 13' 2" line weight #8, has anyone anything they do not require any longer, please PM me with details/pics etc. Cheers Iain
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