iain t
Well-known member
Over the last 20 old years or so all ive bought was line,hooks and the odd bit of kit now and then for myself. Rods were about 25 plus years old and the reels some a bit newer and some a lot older. I never saw the point of getting the latest "IT" gear as i was happy with what id got and it caught fish.
But since turning 50 in January ive never spent so much on gear before. I've ended up with 4 new Drennan rods, a 7ft, 3g to 10g Japanese import LRF spinning rod. There so light and don't fold in half with a fish on, also am not leaving half the cork handles on the bank now. A couple of nice Daiwa reels, didn't realise how bad my old ones were till i tried these. Thought all reels were meant to feel grindy. A very nice and shiny Okumo Sheffield centre pin to replace my old Rimfly . Loads of new floats/waggler/feeders etc. After this am still looking for new toys. The chap in the shop rubs his hands when i pull up. Glad the wife hasn't a clue what ive paid out . Is this normal when you reach 50 ? or do i have to visit the head doctor ?
But since turning 50 in January ive never spent so much on gear before. I've ended up with 4 new Drennan rods, a 7ft, 3g to 10g Japanese import LRF spinning rod. There so light and don't fold in half with a fish on, also am not leaving half the cork handles on the bank now. A couple of nice Daiwa reels, didn't realise how bad my old ones were till i tried these. Thought all reels were meant to feel grindy. A very nice and shiny Okumo Sheffield centre pin to replace my old Rimfly . Loads of new floats/waggler/feeders etc. After this am still looking for new toys. The chap in the shop rubs his hands when i pull up. Glad the wife hasn't a clue what ive paid out . Is this normal when you reach 50 ? or do i have to visit the head doctor ?