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Hi all I am new to TFF and would like to introduce myself.
My introduction to traditional angling started over fifty years ago, when as a youngster I used to fish a small local pond that held a good head and variety of fish. Whilst like most youngsters trying to get to grips with the noble art, a local legend,(hero to me) took me under his wing, I can see him now walking to the pool in a long mohair overcoat, plus extra pockets, small wooden stool in one hand and split cane rod, made up in the other, his tackle spread around the many pockets, sadly now old Bob is long gone, I was greatful to him for his teaching, but even more by him giving me his split cane rod, a 'Sealey Tudor Supreme', I still own this rod although it is in need of some tlc,I have recently retired and now hope to refurb the Sealey to its former glory.
I fish now mainly for Carp and Barbel, not for me the modern power sticks, rather using the cane rods by B. James and glass rods of Alan Brown that I have acquired over the years, teamed up where possible with 'pins' or my trusty '300s'.
I have,over the years fished a variety of waters, the Severn(upper), Dane, Dove, and Ribble, Stillwaters in most counties around the country, I have not yet managed to dangle in that fabled pool called Redmire, but there's still time for that.
I am looking forward to sharing any information of interest that I have picked up over my near sixty year apprenticeship and to hearing of some of your exploits/adventures.
Thank you to Mark for giving me this opportunity.
All the best
Steve
My introduction to traditional angling started over fifty years ago, when as a youngster I used to fish a small local pond that held a good head and variety of fish. Whilst like most youngsters trying to get to grips with the noble art, a local legend,(hero to me) took me under his wing, I can see him now walking to the pool in a long mohair overcoat, plus extra pockets, small wooden stool in one hand and split cane rod, made up in the other, his tackle spread around the many pockets, sadly now old Bob is long gone, I was greatful to him for his teaching, but even more by him giving me his split cane rod, a 'Sealey Tudor Supreme', I still own this rod although it is in need of some tlc,I have recently retired and now hope to refurb the Sealey to its former glory.
I fish now mainly for Carp and Barbel, not for me the modern power sticks, rather using the cane rods by B. James and glass rods of Alan Brown that I have acquired over the years, teamed up where possible with 'pins' or my trusty '300s'.
I have,over the years fished a variety of waters, the Severn(upper), Dane, Dove, and Ribble, Stillwaters in most counties around the country, I have not yet managed to dangle in that fabled pool called Redmire, but there's still time for that.
I am looking forward to sharing any information of interest that I have picked up over my near sixty year apprenticeship and to hearing of some of your exploits/adventures.
Thank you to Mark for giving me this opportunity.
All the best
Steve
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Welcome to the TFF, Steve!
I'm sure, you've got a lot of knowledge to share with us.
Greetings from Bamberg
Martin
I'm sure, you've got a lot of knowledge to share with us.
Greetings from Bamberg
Martin
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Welcome to the TFF Steve
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A hearty welcome, Sir ... especially to one who has had a Precision Rods rod for so long.
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Welcome to the forum Steve.
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Nice introduction Steve. Wellcome to the TFF.
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Great Introducion and welcome to the forum
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Welcome aboard Steve, all like minded people here.
Good luck with the refurb and let us know how you are getting on with it or if there is anything we can help you with just shout up.
Wal.
Good luck with the refurb and let us know how you are getting on with it or if there is anything we can help you with just shout up.
Wal.
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Nice Introduction Steve, would be interested in seeing your sealey restoration project in photo's