Indeed an incredible journey, SK! - was Yates the last person to catch a carp on the rod, or has it been used since?The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:No, but the whole of the 50s and 60s flashed before my very eyes. I, for a few seconds, relived every moment that mighty rod has witnessed. And what a journey it was!!!! :thumb:
Estate Lake tench
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I really don't know that mate...but I know a man who would.
Over to you Mr Ball......... :thumb:
Over to you Mr Ball......... :thumb:
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The Walker 44 rod was used in APFA I think and CY caught one of the Redmire 24lbers with it.
So where is it now?
So where is it now?
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Chris Ball owns it, hence that's where I got to hold it.
It's with his marvelous collection of other Carp fishing paraphernalia in the famous "Carp Room"!!!
It's with his marvelous collection of other Carp fishing paraphernalia in the famous "Carp Room"!!!
SK
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Your a lucky man SK. :thumb:
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The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
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The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
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Blessed I'd say.Mark wrote:Your a lucky man SK. :thumb:
"piscator non solum piscatur"
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Perhaps potential for another group visit I can make some cakes, don't know how keen Mr Ball would be though? having a bus load of men squeezed into his fishing room may not be that appealing!
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Hmmm, not sure how that would go down. But I guess there could only be a yes or a no.
Can't hurt to ask......
Can't hurt to ask......
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We would all be very polite and take our shoes off before entering the hallowed room.The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:Hmmm, not sure how that would go down. But I guess there could only be a yes or a no.
Can't hurt to ask......
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The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).
The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
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I'll bring me Slippers. :thumb:Mark wrote:We would all be very polite and take our shoes off before entering the hallowed room.The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:Hmmm, not sure how that would go down. But I guess there could only be a yes or a no.
Can't hurt to ask......
"piscator non solum piscatur"