Recent content by devondabbler

I can't believe that fish came inside my screen, breaking all of the social distancing rules!! ×

That 68 looks great. I haven't seen a bad review for this rod either - Very nice Sean. Paul

Thanks WF and Jon - Snowbee's definitely off the list then!! It looks like I'll be probably going for Orvis then and hopefully they will last me more than a season!! It's now a case of which of their boots. Paul

Thanks Boisker useful info and good to hear from you. Paul

Thanks Steven and Scott - Any advice is appreciated. I know that Crediton Fly Tackle don't stock Simms so I might have a problem with going down that route - but useful information for the future. Any boot that lasts over 4 seasons is well worth having!! Steven, I have also kept a record of...

I think I probably put this thread in the wrong section, so I've just copied and pasted it here!!! I replaced my Vision Loika's a couple of months ago with a pair of Vision Sprinter Gummi's. I have probably used them on about 5 occasions, and I have the same issue as with the Loika's the soles...

My go to 9'6" #6 rod is a Sage Method - Fantastic rod puts out a great line - Like the Sage One, mentioned above, it may be too fast for your needs but I haven't had a problem with bumping fish off due to it's action. Paul

Agree - Method or X in a 6# - good replacement for XP In a 4# then Hardy Zephrus, Scott Radian, NRX LP and the X in a 4# is also a nice rod. Lot's of choice!!! Paul

I have a Sage Method in 9'6" #6 as well as an X 9'6" #7 and I like the Method so much that if I take both rods reservoir fishing, often the X stays in the tube!! I would recommend the Sage Method as a good replacement for an XP Paul

Still looking - If no one has one up for grabs then does anyone know where I might get hold of a new one? (L/XL) The problem seems to be that Patagonia were one of the first companies to shut down with the Covid situation and so stock is really hard to source now. Please PM me if you know where...

If you can find one the Sage Little One 8'2" #4 is an amazing rod - does it all - drys, nymphs, streamers. Paul

In case of any confusion over which Vest Pack I'm after - it's this one: https://www.sportfish.co.uk/patagonia-hybrid-pack-vest.html Paul

Fully agree with Onnylad, Scierra make some good rods - I have the 7'6" #3 Symbiosis and it is great value for the money. Paul

Bit of a long shot, but I'm after a Patagonia Hybrid Vest Pack in a L/XL size. Must be in vgc. Pm me if you have one you wish to part with? Cheers, Paul

As above, this vest is brand new with tags so in mint condition. Lot's of photo's and positive reviews on-line but happy to pm photo's if required. £30 posted Paul.