Recent content by Mike Window

On offer is my Shimano Sahara 4000 reel with spare spool The reel is immaculate and has a single handle This reel has a fighting drag Price is £45 posted or can be collected 8 miles south of Salisbury If interested please message me

Contribution made for 2026 All the best Mike

Absolutely brilliant forum Best wishes and Tight Lines to all

Just on the off chance if anyone needs it, I have a new rod bag for Drennan Acolyte Ultra 14' Float rod £10 posted

That's fine Will send pm Mike

On offer are the following books. All are immaculate. Apologies for some light reflection in a couple of the photos Reflections - Highlights from A Fishing Life - Chris Turnbull - £22 Avon Roach Project - Harrop & Price - Signed by both - £28 NOW SOLD A Brush with The Avon - John Searl -...

I will have them please PM sent

For trotting my favourite reels are still the J W Young BJ (Bob James) reels and although I have never had a Lythe reel or even been tempted I cannot believe they can be that much better. I have owned a lot of pins including Witcher reels and yes they are ok but still prefer the BJ reels...

Yes I did Alan but they couldn't help. However it doesn't matter now as I have realised it is a plastic grommet or cap that is missing not the lever. Thanks anyway Mike

Looking forward to the Redditch Tackle Fair tomorrow. Hopefully meet up with a few BFW members Mike

A real longshot but if anyone has a broken Shimano Catana 4000 I need the anti reverse lever which is fitted to the rear The photo shows where the lever is missing from NO LONGER NEEDED

Jack I bought the Daiwa Hybrid chest waders online from Angling Active a month ago cost £120 inc of P& P and have worn them about six times and so far no problems I also have a very expensive set of Orvis Pro Chest waders and Orvis boots which are great but I don't use very often as I find it a...

Well David Just looked at John's stall plan you are immediately opposite me Look forward to meeting up Mike

Hi Etienne Yes. I will be there. Look forward to meeting up with you again Not so far for you to travel this time Mike

The twice yearly National Vintage Tackle Fair is on Sunday 16th November from 9 am to around midday. The venue is The Abbey Stadium Redditch B97 6EJ. There will be around 30 stallholders selling both vintage and modern tackle A great chance to pick up some bargains, meet up with friends or...