Trust me joff you dont need to go over gunned. approx 2oz feeders the norm with rods capable of chuckin 80 turns depending where you draw 30 to 40 the norm.
Worth while setting a heavier rod up with 6/8lb line plus a decent hooklength and iron for barbel.
Have a butchers at Alibongos threads on total-fishing. Alan runs most of the tidal trent matches...infact im sure he will be responsible for sorting the sections out on run up to the big day.
Good luck...
if river fills up and you require gear capable of chuckin 6 to 8 oz then......
Dont Panic Mr Mannering.......... as I will kit you out with rods reels feeders gripper leads rod pods n all that malarkey
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