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  1. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    The larger tackle suppliers have discount rates for couriers too which does not help.
  2. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Sounds bad I agree but that's 23 each. In today's market that's not terrible Peter
  3. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Yes checked it out now, around 28£, but delivery/ meet up/collection is where I will start.
  4. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    I plan to offer free meet up say 60 miles. Not east though as I don't want to get wet! Ha. North will take me well into Cambridgeshire, west to bucks, and south into kent/ Sussex. Everything in life though needs to be negotiable.
  5. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    I will have a look at them. We have a local base.
  6. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Sounds about the going rate Peter. But 2 for the price of 1 suggests its not terrible.
  7. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    About 10 years ago I prepared a business plan which was aimed at a rod manufacturer in conjunction with retailers to increase sales of rods. Nothing magical, just a twist on we buy any car . In those days courier fees were not extortionate to the value of used rods. Sadly today we do not have...
  8. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Sadly had a difficult couple of months Jay. Agree entirely with your comments. It's meet up or collection or nothing. Peregrines will be listed shortly.
  9. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Sounds about right Barry. . I have now decided , meet up/ collection, or they stay here. Hope to start on here tomorrow.
  10. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    yes that's my view Alan. I think the post office still carries up to 1400/1500 for around £15 last time I looked but that wont cover many of the rods. Meeting up within a reasonable distance is my preferred option. Thanks for reply.
  11. Alec Hague

    Couriers

    Hi guys. Planning to offer for sale most of my rod collection. I plan to offer to travel for delivery/meet for free say 60 miles from home in mid Essex. Not sent anything long using couriers of late and agree with most comments I read. Has anyone used ebay lately and their own delivery service...
  12. Alec Hague

    Mishap

    Wow, a sorry tale indeed. I have not fished this year as yet ,, due to catching a virus, but that was debilitating in the extreme. 5 weeks after hospital discharge I know that the RSM won't let me out of her sight so fishing is unlikely for a few more weeks. I have asked my favourite club if...
  13. Alec Hague

    Big Cat sightings

    Brilliant memory for you both. Congratulations
  14. Alec Hague

    Wanted. 11ft 1.75lb torrix.

    No. I have a 12 with torzites too
  15. Alec Hague

    Wanted. 11ft 1.75lb torrix.

    I have a peregrine version with a 4oz tip need to shift and my other 2 peregrines now my luck has run out. I am in essex
  16. Alec Hague

    10 ft cadence 1.5 tc rod

    not impressed personally with the one at Stapelford but the Bentley one I will definitely give a try. Will got up to my other club at Gt braxted next week
  17. Alec Hague

    10 ft cadence 1.5 tc rod

    Ps. I need really to thin my rods out now.
  18. Alec Hague

    10 ft cadence 1.5 tc rod

    Cheers Rob. Don't need 2 sadly as I have now decided I am past fishing with 2 rods out now. I joined London angling this year. Couple of local waters I have seen might suit your dad one at Stapleford the other at bently.
  19. Alec Hague

    10 ft cadence 1.5 tc rod

    I have the cs 10 3k reel Nice to use. I fancy the 10ft rod too so keeping a look out!
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