Grebe
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Grebe
I simply couldn't resist !!!
Winging it's way to join The Thicket of non-Precision/Bernard Sealey rods is ...
A B. James & Son, doughnut handled, 2 piece, 8ft. 7in. "Grebe."
Winging it's way to join The Thicket of non-Precision/Bernard Sealey rods is ...
A B. James & Son, doughnut handled, 2 piece, 8ft. 7in. "Grebe."
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: Grebe
It's been described to me by a friend as 'an ideal chub rod' ... though as I only fish still waters I'm hoping it will add to my tench rods. More to follow when it arrives.
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: Grebe
That's interesting as I always thought these were much stronger. It certainly looks in great condition.
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.
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Re: Grebe
It's a lovely looking rod Mal. As a novice at this game, I can't help feeling a warm glow inside that (assuming two near identical Grebe's didn't come available at the same time) I had been looking at a rod that you couldn't resist! In the end, after much gazing, I opted for a longer Chapman's Hunter instead.
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Re: Grebe
Well done Mal, I have always liked the look of the Grebe, they just look and feel so nicely proportioned.
I was looking at a Hardy Egret at Redditch last year and thought how similar it looked to the Grebe. Has anyone got them both to compare, if not Mal you know what to do..
Wal.
I was looking at a Hardy Egret at Redditch last year and thought how similar it looked to the Grebe. Has anyone got them both to compare, if not Mal you know what to do..
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Re: Grebe
Lovely rod and perfect for chub fishing on small streams and rivers. I know some folks have used them for carp stalking but the Grebe might be a bit light for that depending on the size of fish and the situation you've got to winkle them out off. I believe there was a Grebe Major made as well which I presume might be a stepped up version.
I very much look forward to your reports of the rod once you've used it.
I very much look forward to your reports of the rod once you've used it.
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