Here is a selection of tackle that we at Barracuda Guiding have been lucky enough to use. These are our unbiased opinions of each piece of tackle. Your opinions may differ or you may want to review a piece of tackle.  If you want to include a review or opinion email at webmaster@barracudaguiding.co.uk

G Loomis 9' #8 Cross Current

This rod is unbelievable. True it is not suitable for beginners or those with limited casting experience due to the speed of the blank. Its not very forgiving and if you make a mistake casting you know about it. However, if you like super fast rods with plenty of power then you won't go far wrong. It can cast a full line in any wind condition and can cast huge flies easily. We use these for all our carp, pike and saltwater trips and they have never let us down. The finish throughout is top class, we especially like the G Loomis fish on the reel seat. The only down side is the expense, they retail around the £580 mark. Due to this one flaw we give this

9 's out of 10 

Vision XLA

We have been using these reels now for quite a few seasons. From saltwater to salmon these have been the best reels we have ever used. Totally bullet proof and lightweight with a huge capacity. They even retail at a fantastic price of around £190

10's out of 10