Centrepins......why bother!
Hi All, Nice little controversial subject as we haven't had one for a bit. A bit of background is probably the best way to start the thread... I normally fish for barbel using a pair of Shimano...
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Howard, but I have been cleaning that way for 25 years and shall continue thanks. Maybe I should retire my gear and take up golf. Each to their own as said but I still think WD40 is a no no! paul
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Paul, wouldent do that if i were you golf seems a waste of a good walk,to me.I have heard from others on the failings of wd.40 but never had any problems,and at the end of the day ,each to their...
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I have always wondered about the spinning time test for CP reels. Surely if the spool is heavy enough(flywheel) and it is reasonably free running then it will spin for a long time. The real test of a...
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den,agree with your flywheel theory ,about the spool being heavy enough,but then you go on to say,the drum should be as light as possible.IF the drum should be heavy,why then do you need to put the...
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Den, well put. Lightweight drum to *start* spinning freely, no heavy flywheel which could cause overruns anyway, good bearings. But trotting is about a float moving through with the current so the...
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"Fuddy Duddy" and leave my trousers alone Big MikeBad days fishing better than a good day at work! RSSG Membership Secretary
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No fuddy, just an honest c'pinner trying to help. paul ps. Thread hopping again 'Big' Mike. Have no fear, your trousers left alone by all
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Sorry if I did not make myself clear re the weight of the spool. What I meant is that a light spool will start up with less effort (drag from float) than a heavy one. The reel I referred to will start...
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Just thought Id reply to this to keep it going. Never used a pin myself, but may do one day. I was witness to the KingPin himself (Mr Marshall) using a shiny new fixed spool the other day! I noticed...
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Hi Andy, and I thought that you would forget that you had seen me use a fixed spool. If you had wanted a real laugh you should have waited to see me try and use the Bl**dy thing. It's me that needs...
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Hi Allan, As I said I cant put my tackle on a postage stamp at 45yards with a CP like you! But boy just watch me with a FS or a fly line!!!!!!! I'm glad it was't me who blew your cover!!!!!!! Roger
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I knew you would pay sometime Allan for that comment 'bout Paul and me! Guess you couldn't get that fixed spool off quick enough to change? You'll be using bite alarms next. (home made of course) Graham
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Hi Graham, I happen to know that Allan is out on a jaunt today, so we can talk about him and he won't be in a position to defend himself! I think the reason he didn't catch on Sunday, which was when...
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I've joined this a little late but here is my 2 penny's worth anyway. I've been using pins for years and have fairly recently got the hang of the wallis cast (thanks Allen) Now 99% of my fishing is...
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Hello Dean, nice to see you post, I have tried but still cannot get you on email and I cannot find your phone number as I never put it in the book. Allan Marshall
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Hi all and in particular Dean, With respect to all 'pin users. Some of us have been "less than serious" with our comments about 'pins.I sometimes post things for "fun" if I for one have upset anyone,...
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I've just got back from two weeks holiday to find this post and I couldn't resist adding my two pen'orth. In my opinion its not as easy to cast with a centrepin but the control is far superior to a...
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As a now occasional visitor to this forum I have picked up on this thread rather belatedly. Just a brief point..The Wallis Cast is Easy to do! I have taught many people over the years most can become...
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Alan. I had 5 mins with you before. I definately would be a 1 hour plus candidate. I hope I can convince you to open a new topic, kindly offering a lesson. Have you anytime planned to be South? I am...
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