Well I can tell you that it all looks very nice. The rod & reel all look & feel like decent kit but if I was to say to you:- baby problems, toddler chicken pox & twisted knee, missus blood pressure & work you'd maybe understand why I've not been let out to play.
I conspired & carefully planned to go Thames Thursday last week when my folks were down. Unfortunately despite having 3 loaves, meat, worms, corn & mix all ready (I'd even been practising the knotless knot, thanx Rik), one of my neighbours decided to get buried that day & the missus then decided to go to hospital. Typical, she'll do anything to stop me from going fishing! Maybe I'll be able to go for my xmas present?