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I have a Shuttle 656 Sportcast.......bought it when i wanted to try a multiplier after using fixed spools all my life. Mine has been fine, no dramas or any real birds net issues. I also bought a 2nd hand 6500 mag and always think that spins more feely than the Akios even when the brakes are set...

Cheers guys, agree that sand may be an issue, although I always make sure it is clean before clipping up. Imps aren't captive though are they? So wouldn't be any good for off the ground casts? Agree that the Termalinks are good - just wish they would make a smaller version as they won't fit...

Hi guys, bought some Trident terminal tackle when I started sea fishing a year or so ago, and whilst I do like their gear (and it's good value), I have had some problems with Rotolocks not releasing the hook on splashdown. This has happened a number of times and did once again today. I have had...

Not caught one yet......hopefully this winter :)

None stocked in the Ribble recently as far as I know (apart from the illegal stocking many many years ago that established the barbel population.......allegedly ;)). I did have a couple small ones on the Trent years ago....in fact remember catching my first ever barbel on the Embankment ahead...

Managed my first Ribble barbel earlier this week.....9lb 2oz. Well actually did catch 2 others before that evening - both about 8oz (catching little ones is practically unheard of apparently).

Since moving up North, I have had a handful of attempts at catching a Ribble barbel, without success. I fish the Severn for a couple of weeks each year, and I can catch them on the Severn most days, but the Ribble is a tougher nut to crack, and, in fairness, I had only fished daytime in the...

Cheers Topwater.....good clear advice thanks. Might well give it another go at some point and take heed of your tips. Thanks again.

Cheers Mr Fish, yes, I would say the beaches here are not dissimilar to where you are. I lived in North Devon for 10 years or more, though didn't sea fish at that time. I have started to get to know the beach (from dog walking and worm pumping) but never feel I can fully concentrate on the...

Tried this again last night, as family commitments and tide times rules out a HW session. After 2 attempts I am on the verge of giving this approach up. Has anyone got any advice as I just can't get my head around fishing as the tide recedes. I cast out, wading out a little, but within 5...

Thanks, but in fairness there were only about 10 fishing!!!!!!!

I hear what you guys are saying, and agree with a lot of what has been said. I don't think fish care was as good as it could be, and yes, JLD, being a coarse angler I am very mindful of doing everything I can to return fish without undue stress. I went armed with a bucket to put fish in to take...

So went for it last night. Was a bit hesitant as it was fishing 10-1 am (i have only fished into the dark on a couple occasions) and I couldn't get any crab. It has also been quite weedy along the stretch these past few days. Anyway, armed with some lug, rag , squid and bluey I decided to give...

I have a similar set up that I could take from my river tripod, and use that type of grippy heads, if the earlier suggestion about aligning the butt ring doesn't work. Thanks for this.

So the local tackle shop is running a series of evening matches starting this week, labelled as a friendly fun intro into match fishing. £1 a time, winner takes all, on total length. As a seasoned coarse match angler, but still fairly new to sea fishing, I am tempted to give it a try, so would...

??? Nope, never tried them. Had to google them to see what they were :unsure:

Like that, if the rod ring in the U rest doesn't work for me. Have a few of that type of clamp in the garage - so cost free!!

Cheers guys, appreciate the advice! Had a play around today and think the butt ring in the U rest set up will work. I did try using the top rests from my Korum River tripod, which can accommodate carp type butt rests, that grip the rod. However, whilst that works, I think the rubber butt rest...

Ah, genius, if that works :) !! Assume it works best if you have V type rests at the top. Mine are more U shaped, but could be easily changed. Will give that a go, cheers.

Thanks for the suggestions! Yea, my carp fishing gave me the OCD! I have looked at foam and also just looking at gripper type butt rests that carpers use. Not so keen on pushing the rods into sand, but know it will work on the beach, but fish off concrete at HW so ideally want a solution to...