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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Acolyte users??.What’s long term storage Chris? I’ve got rods in bags I haven’t even looked at for several years. I don’t know for sure, but I’d expect... -
Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Acolyte users??.I don’t disagree with different preferences, we like what we like It was the “hateful things that do more harm than good” I was...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Acolyte users??.I would (with respect) say that’s probably a you problem than a fault with tie up bags. I’ve used them for years to snug a rod...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Acolyte users??.I’m not a fan of Velcro fasteners on rod bags at all. I wouldn’t say those acolyte bags fit much of a criteria for me because the...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Isotopes.I hate the idea that my rod tips are visible for the world n his wife to see. I’ve seen those lights on people’s rods from 3 swims down...
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Another nice river double - 19-8 on lamprey Slow day with just one jack and a pair of otters catching more than me Literally 5 mins...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Acolyte users??.It’s not just drennan, you’ll pay 50% and more for a top end daiwa and their current range of bags are no better. In fact daiwa bags...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Wanted: Daiwa SS1600.If money doesn’t come into the equation then yes the thunnus is better but that’s not the point. The point is the OC is a cracker of a...
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Over the last few years i have given myself the luxury of having a complete set up for every type of fishing i do. I have a rucksack &...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Wanted: Daiwa SS1600.It’s not afew quid more it’s almost double the price and if you put them both on the scales you’ll find there is nothing in it and the...
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Richard Isaacs reacted to Ian Woods's post in the thread Avon scales....unused in box.... with
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As above, the box has come appart, not ripped, I think the glue holding it together has just died of old age. This has happened whilst... -
Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Wanted: Daiwa SS1600.There is nothing wrong with the OC and D versions. I’ve owned all 3 and currently have thunnus reels. I’m also fairly clued up with the...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Isotopes.It’s just clear silicone rubber tube. You’ll get Mtrs of it on eBay for afew quid. If your isotopes are 3mm then go for something like...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread Wanted: Daiwa SS1600.The OC is perfectly fine and a very solid reel The thunnus is the upgrade and as brilliant as they are, you don’t “need” one to catch...
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Richard Isaacs replied to the thread London Avon fishing scales.*****SOLD******.Provisionally sold subject to the usual