What gear did you get for Christmas
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neil1970
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I was lucky enough to receive a drenan avon rod, some hooks and some halibut pellets, and a copy of Mr Crabtree (I used to spend hours looking at my dads one years back)
Also a bit of cash which I will be putting towards an Uxbridge Rovers member ship in the new year.
Also a bit of cash which I will be putting towards an Uxbridge Rovers member ship in the new year.
dorsetandchub
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Not married and no children but bought myself a Daiwa Infinity 1.75lb barbel rod.
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Nice one Phil, that's the way to go mate... make sure you treat yourself every now and again.
I did the same with the Hardy bomb rod a week or so ago with the intention of passing it off as my Christmas treat, all good and well until finding myself on Harrissportsmail last night and ordering the landing net pole, smuggler carryall and a few other bits 'n bobs to go with it
mg:You will be Yo ho hoing then.
sumtime
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One of those Phillips nose/ear hair thingies, socks PJ's (I sleep in me nuddy ) socks, a16 gig SD micro card, socks, a few bob, smellies, socks, more smellies.....and a pair of socks.....they were thermal tho'.
PJ's (I sleep in me nuddy ) socks, a16 gig SD micro card, socks, a few bob, smellies, socks, more smellies.....and a pair of socks.....they were thermal tho'.
dorsetandchub
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Nice one Phil, that's the way to go mate... make sure you treat yourself every now and again.
I did the same with the Hardy bomb rod a week or so ago with the intention of passing it off as my Christmas treat, all good and well until finding myself on Harrissportsmail last night and ordering the landing net pole, smuggler carryall and a few other bits 'n bobs to go with it
Hardy bomb rod sounds good, Binks. I need a new bomb / light feeder rod. Can you recommend it?
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Hardy bomb rod sounds good, Binks. I need a new bomb / light feeder rod. Can you recommend it?
It had its first outing today mate and a sweet, sweet rod if ever there was one.
It's the original (pre-Supero) Marksman which is stated as having a tip to middle action but I can assure you it's a through action just like the newer Supero's... if you have a look on the Hardy site there are some testimonials and I think the Supero was ATs product of the year.
If you manage to find one Phil don't just waggle it, have it ringed up and take a good lean back with it
A beautiful rod.
dorsetandchub
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It had its first outing today mate and a sweet, sweet rod if ever there was one.
It's the original (pre-Supero) Marksman which is stated as having a tip to middle action but I can assure you it's a through action just like the newer Supero's... if you have a look on the Hardy site there are some testimonials and I think the Supero was ATs product of the year.
If you manage to find one Phil don't just waggle it, have it ringed up and take a good lean back with it
A beautiful rod.
Thanks, mate - I shall give it serious consideration. Good to know Hardy haven't rested on their Laurels, so to speak.....
Glad it handled well - and that it got Christened.
All the best, mate.
Phil.
dorsetandchub
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Binks,
I just thought about things and this is the first Daiwa rod I've bought since a Porky Pig. Anyone else old enough to remember them??
I just thought about things and this is the first Daiwa rod I've bought since a Porky Pig. Anyone else old enough to remember them??
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Binks,
I just thought about things and this is the first Daiwa rod I've bought since a Porky Pig. Anyone else old enough to remember them??
Yes...me,you saucy git !
I got NO fishing gear because there really wasn't anything I wanted,needed or fancied. I did get "A History of Pike Fishing Vol 1" from the long suffering Mrs S which was rather nice though somewhat ironic given her hysterical reaction yesterday to a few roach [ok a couple of dozen] in her ice cube tray. Looks superb and its the sort of thing I'd not buy myself so a very nice present.
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dorsetandchub
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Isn't there a truce at Christmas??
I don't mind being called saucy but did it HAVE to be by you?
Couldn't be female, 24, Swedish with a dad who owns a brewery, could you? Oh no.....
I don't mind being called saucy but did it HAVE to be by you?
Couldn't be female, 24, Swedish with a dad who owns a brewery, could you? Oh no.....
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Isn't there a truce at Christmas??
I don't mind being called saucy but did it HAVE to be by you?
Couldn't be female, 24, Swedish with a dad who owns a brewery, could you? Oh no.....
Sorry Phil...I asked Santa for one of them meself but as in previous years no joy yet again.
dorsetandchub
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Yeah, well, you know you could NEVER get away with it - Mrs S is a Ninja wiv a knife....and you have to sleep sometime.
This Christmas has been singularly, spectacularly cr3p but next year, I've decided, is going to be so much better.
I mean, seriously, who else could get viciously bitten by a hamster on Christmas Day? Is it any wonder I'm twisted.
Sometimes, I really do wonder....
This Christmas has been singularly, spectacularly cr3p but next year, I've decided, is going to be so much better.
I mean, seriously, who else could get viciously bitten by a hamster on Christmas Day? Is it any wonder I'm twisted.
Sometimes, I really do wonder....
robtherake
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Got an assortment of Korum luggage from the kids; 5 rod quiver, Multi-mat and ITM Tabletop Ruckbag. Sadly, the Cralusso floats and other bits didn't turn up in time, but that's something to look forward to.
The missus got me (among other things) a camo onesie! I think it was meant as a joke, but it's gonna make a great hooded undersuit:w
My handicapped lad (bless 'im) at 20yrs old went out and chose the first ever Xmas gifts he's ever found himself without any help or prompting.
I'm now the proud owner of a Craghoppers fleece and thermal snood 'n' gloves set. To say I was choked doesn't come close to explaining how I feel.
At the risk of sounding sentimental I think I'm truly blessed.
All the best to you, one and all.
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Used to have the glass version with a white spliced-in quiver; maybe it was the 11'6" Barnsley Blacks rod - a great river 'tip rod, without a doubt.
The missus got me (among other things) a camo onesie! I think it was meant as a joke, but it's gonna make a great hooded undersuit:w
My handicapped lad (bless 'im) at 20yrs old went out and chose the first ever Xmas gifts he's ever found himself without any help or prompting.
I'm now the proud owner of a Craghoppers fleece and thermal snood 'n' gloves set. To say I was choked doesn't come close to explaining how I feel.
At the risk of sounding sentimental I think I'm truly blessed.
All the best to you, one and all.
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Binks,
I just thought about things and this is the first Daiwa rod I've bought since a Porky Pig. Anyone else old enough to remember them??
Used to have the glass version with a white spliced-in quiver; maybe it was the 11'6" Barnsley Blacks rod - a great river 'tip rod, without a doubt.
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That is because he keeps them all for himself.
lambert1
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As mentioned in my first post I got the Okuma reel, which I cannot wait to try out, some method feeders from my son and I gather that there are still some floats to come as they did not turn up in time. I am taking the relatives out for a long post Christmas walk which by sheer chance will be down to the rivers!
Merry Christmas to all on FM!
Merry Christmas to all on FM!