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Re: Wicker basket - seeking a strap
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:02 pm
by Sneezewort
Good afternoon
I have been using a pot bellied Creel for some years now, and a game bag when it’s particularly wet.
I’ve now foraged a wicker basket from the loft. I’ve had it since late 70s at least, but never had a strap.
It may, despite being whole willow, end up being be better suited to holding kindling
but I’d like to give it a deep soak and see if it holds up to intended use, particularly as it’s a dinky 16” x 8”.
Does anyone know a suitable canvas / leather strap supplier ?
I note a few years back @traditionalangling was able to, but thought I’d ask more broadly if this is no longer the case?
Best wishes
Re: Wicker basket
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:14 pm
by Olly
The £51 is available via Amazon - UK made?
Re: Wicker basket
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:28 pm
by Beresford
I sit on a chair (modern JRC) and open up my vintage whicker basket, put a small towel (to protect the rod varnish) on both the fore and aft edges and use it as a 'rod-pod'. The balance point ensures the reel sits safely inside the creel.
Sometimes I prop up the open basket lid with a suitably sized forked stick I carry, to make myself a small table.
Re: Wicker basket
Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2020 1:42 pm
by Barbelseeker
Basket.
One of my fathers baskets is on that site, with a few reels: £50
seems to have carried a bit of weight but not bad condition.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-wick ... SwHglffdqh
Re: Wicker basket
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:31 pm
by Barbelseeker
Another of my Dad's baskets, more centred on the centre of midlands angling in the 70's - Sheffieldd.
doesn't look too bad. except hinges may need re-willowing.
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... 4e00f4ea09
Re: Wicker basket - seeking a strap
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:05 pm
by Pallenpool
Sneezewort wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:02 pm
Good afternoon
I have been using a pot bellied Creel for some years now, and a game bag when it’s particularly wet.
I’ve now foraged a wicker basket from the loft. I’ve had it since late 70s at least, but never had a strap.
It may, despite being whole willow, end up being be better suited to holding kindling
but I’d like to give it a deep soak and see if it holds up to intended use, particularly as it’s a dinky 16” x 8”.
Does anyone know a suitable canvas / leather strap supplier ?
I note a few years back @traditionalangling was able to, but thought I’d ask more broadly if this is no longer the case?
Best wishes
Traditional Angling still have them drop Steve a line he’s on here
just look him up in the members list and drop him a line.
Re: Wicker basket
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:44 pm
by Sneezewort
Thanks Pallenpool !