In article , Mike Connor
wrote:

Since I wrote those articles, I have improved my gear somewhat, and I now
use a special "Sbirulino" rod for this technique. It allows me to cast
further, and is also more sensitive. I also only use the "sidecast" reel
mentioned in the articles, in winter, when I don´t want freezing fingers.

See here; http://www.ausfish.com.au/alvey/3.htm

The one I use is not listed, I bought it in the UK. It is very similar
though. Black carbon fibre, single action. large capacity sidecast reel.

Where in the uK?

Lazarus

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