In message , Steve Batt
writes


As far as tackle goes, the JW Avon/Quiver is a sound rod, I've used
mine to catch roach, perch, tench, trout & carp. If you need a
good reel, you can do a lot worse than a Mitchell 300, you can get
e-bay. Welcome back to angling! I _recall_ hearing that it was the
top selling rod in the UK but don't quote me on that.

Is a Beaut, would recommend 1 to anyone, matched with a shimano reel,
have caught all sorts from minnow to carp.

Same here, a really excellent, versatile rod. With the Avon tip, too
stiff and short for light waggler or stick work, IMO, but fine for
fishing a larger waggler for tench or a big balsa or chubber.

The quiver section covers most of my legering needs, from roach to
barbel; I have a much lighter, more sensitive match picker, but I hardly
ever need it, and the JW handles larger fish well.

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Steve Walker