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Thanks Alan, just been looking and there's a reason I still use old shimanos, don't like any of the modern day reels. That ones not bad but don't like any of the others.....
I've only ever used old shimano reels for float fishing as I've always loved them and they are bomb proof however it's tike for a change as the small diameter spools really don't help me.
So I've just bought a 14ft Acolyte plus and looking for recommendations on a decent reel to go on it, got...
Hi Robert, I have spoken to Alex and he said it's one of yours, just waiting on him to get back to me regarding the build but he's mega busy at work so if you could enlighten me I'd be very grateful.
The black Fuji DPS chip really bad now.
I've a set of Torrix TE's built by Vic Gibson that are 15 years old and yes they've chipped a bit but nothing you wouldn't expect.
Had a set of 10ft Torrix for my boys, to match mine, built by Cotswold rods a couple of years ago and they chipped really...
Original Union Jack ultralite with groundsheet, skullcap, carry bag and 2 sets of erection poles.
Overall in very good condition for its age, I've tried to photo it as best as possible to show its good bits and bad so please look at the photos carefully.
The mozzi mesh has a rip in it.
There...
Really liked this idea, not seen it before, although not that clued up on custom specialist rods. On the sight tip the orange is whipped on instead of painted. Simple but very clever I thought........
Thanks for all the advice, now looking for a new pin to go on my new 11ft 1.75lb Torrix that's in the process of being built.
Is the JW Young River specialist a good shout?
Sorry mate, just read it properly and you said you hadn't used it.
I'll give you what you paid.
Never even seen one before, this is all new to me but I'm intrigued and they look quality.
Pm you now mate.
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