Powerstretch landing net handle problems - contd
There was a thread a while back on this (now archived), and here is my update following a problem I had on Friday. Incidentally, I have only fished 5 sessions since buying my handle, and I do look...
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Could almost write a book about landing net handles - the ones I have had trouble with (and a mate has had very similar experiences) are the ones that are close fitting inner/outer parallel tube...
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Paul, Bit of a dilemma now,during the night last Sunday I trod on and crushed my 25 year old carbonfibre 7 ft.pole (black) which had been left in the middle of the path! After discussions with Mike it...
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Chris Don't use any bait and you won't need one No idea which to go for now. I'm sure there will be some recommendations coming along, but there's a few threads in the FAQ which might be worth a look....
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When this topic last came up I said I'd sanded down the inner pole on my Powerstretch handle. It was a bit of a crude solution, but I don't seem to have had problems since. Be warned that if you do...
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hi i have had the same problem with my power stretch we all know that it is caused by when shipping back up high banks there is a hole in the rubber handle that lets the dirt and dust in. what i did...
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Ermm 3 or 4 years with the Powerstretch and never a moments grief or problem. I have not altered a thing. If anything goes wrong with mine my solution will be buy another one. Not saying Paul was...
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i agree thats why im keeping mine by the way what rivers do you fish and what are the banks like
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Used mine mostly on the Gt Ouse but also Bristol Avon, Trent, Thames, Lee and Wensum. I also use it for my stillwater fishing. So have used it on most kinds of bank from concrete to very high...
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teme sands is the worst by the way
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Tring Rese's concrete doesn't take many prisoners either but will believe you !Cheers Andy
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For those looking for an alternative the Drennan Specimen handle is not without its' own faults. Gary
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Hi All, My Drennan Super Specialist hasnt given me a problem despite a fair bit of abuse (not barbel I hasten to add!). The only thing Id say is that if you lock the thing single-handed it tends to...
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Agreed, Teme sand is pretty serious stuff . Thats how mine has locked up! Anyway, despite this, i would still reccomend this handle to anyone.
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I didnt see the original thread but do find it difficult to extend but solved this by simply running a bit of oil on the inner section, and it worked. It is a bit of a pain at times but wouldnt be...
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