C. & R. BROOKS - PLYMOUTH Est 1864

Do you know of a good traditional fishing tackle shop, past and present.
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I looked at the 40+ pages of that site and he certainly knows how to charge.

His descriptions are "brave"

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$489 for a very well-worn match aerial? He's in no hurry to sell, is he?
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I have now had the picture framed - Not bad for being potentially 150+ years old.
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Looks lovely Leigh.
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That looks nicely done :Thumb:
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