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Paul Thompson's mention of the Relum Brotel has reminded me I still have one. Got it off a friend some years ago but never used it myself and until the I had never even heard ofd them.
Interesting conversation as I have at least 8 rods from as Damian put it the Philips/Boote/ Whipp stable.
I have a 12' Niicolas Whipp Rod which states in gold transfer "B.C. Special" and just wondered if the B.C. was someone's initials
or something else. Any thoughts?
I have a a few Free Spirit Rods For Sale which may be of interest.
I am no good at taking photos of rods but if anyone require some pics then I will try and send them
1. Free Spirit CTX Carp Waggler 11' - No Bag- £70 SOLD
2. Free Spirit CTX Carp Feeder 9' - with 1oz glass, 1oz carbon and 2 oz...
Hi Jim
Many thanks for that.
I have contacted Nathan's and hopefully the parts I require have been ordered and I will receive them
fairly soon.
P.S. It's Chris at Nathan's they don't have a Steve.
I continue in forgetting to use insect repellant whenever I go fishing. I must have at least 4 different repellants.
I have 8 bites at the moment.
I have tried using a cream from Boots and also TCP but I am still scratching away merrily.
Any recommendations apart from "Don't Forget the Repellant"?
Told my wife about this Spam thread and mentioned I hadn't had Spam fritters for at least 30 years
Sent me to the Co-Op and got 2 small tins but £3 each. Very expensive.
This is the result for my lap top supper while watching F1 qualifying.
Actually I had 4 fritters cooked in beer batter...
On offer is a Shimano Aero Baitrunner GTE 8000C with double handle.
It is in excellent condition with just a small mark on the leg just below the foot.
It comes with a spare spool both spools being metal.
It also comes with a Shimano zipped reel bag.
Price is £60 inc. P & P. NOW SOLD
PM me if...
On offer is a Shimano Exage 4000FD which comes with box, spare spool and instructions
The reel is in excellent condition. One spool is fitted with braid the other with mono.
I don't know what the breaking strain of the line is.
The box has some wear to the edges.
Price is £45 inc. p&p.
PM me if...
I am gradually reducing my large reel collection
On offer is a Shimano Baitrunner DL 4000FB.
It is in excellent used condition and comes complete with box, instructions and spare spool
Not sure what line is on it.
Price is £50 inc. P & P NOW SOLD
PM me if interested
There is an Okuma Aventa VT1002 on ebay for £270 buy it now
I sold one on this forum a week ago for £75
Where do some sellers get their prices from and are there buyers who actually pay such extortionite prices?
On offer is one of my Ray Walton Rolling Pins .( I still have another three which I intend to keep).
This is the MK II version and comes complete with box, instructions, certificate and zipped pouch.
It is in excellent used condition with just a couple of tiny marks to the finish.
Price is £245...
On offer are a pair of Daiwa Whisker 3012 Front Drag reels with spare spools.
These reels are in excellent condition with just a couple of very slight marks through use.
£95 posted
Message me if interested.
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