"Rutilus, Rutilus.."
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"Rutilus, Rutilus.."
...Not the fish, but a new reel; someone's Christmas present!
With kind permission, Paul F has allowed me to start a thread with pictures on a reel designed and named by himself, everything to his own specifications, specifically for the species.
It was originally promised to be completed before the end of the year but recent events suddenly made all that seem to be unlikely..
The components were mostly finished, except for filing, polishing and putting together, so I have been sitting indoors, quietly doing a little fiddling & fettling and Lo and behold! the job was done1
...However....It will not be posted off to him until tomorrow, 18th December and he has given me his word (haven't you Paul! ) that the box will not be opened until Christmas morning, after which I will post some more photos.
..But then, I thought that there would be no harm in you all having a look first, is there...?
..Would you like to have a quick peek inside..?
Here you are then..
..More pictures in a week or so..
With kind permission, Paul F has allowed me to start a thread with pictures on a reel designed and named by himself, everything to his own specifications, specifically for the species.
It was originally promised to be completed before the end of the year but recent events suddenly made all that seem to be unlikely..
The components were mostly finished, except for filing, polishing and putting together, so I have been sitting indoors, quietly doing a little fiddling & fettling and Lo and behold! the job was done1
...However....It will not be posted off to him until tomorrow, 18th December and he has given me his word (haven't you Paul! ) that the box will not be opened until Christmas morning, after which I will post some more photos.
..But then, I thought that there would be no harm in you all having a look first, is there...?
..Would you like to have a quick peek inside..?
Here you are then..
..More pictures in a week or so..
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? Yet one of them shall not fall without your Father knoweth" ..Jesus of Nazareth, King James AV
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
You tease! I'm looking forward to this one.
I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing.
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
Leszek is posting it to my mums, where I will be for Christmas, I arrive on the 22nd, but I will not open it until Christmas Day.
I will plan a day on the wandle Boxing Day to hopefully christen it, I know an area which produces
Rutilus rutilus
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
I know one little boy that won't sleep well on Christmas eve Heck, I can't wait to see the pictures so you must be climbing the walls.
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
Wonder which prezzie Paul will be opening first on Xmas morning
I have to hand it to you WM+ sir ... not only great reels but the whole package you put together is very stylish too.
I have to hand it to you WM+ sir ... not only great reels but the whole package you put together is very stylish too.
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
Imagine having that to open on Christmas morning Well done WM+
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
A dream come true. You must have been a very good boy this year Paul..
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
Send it to me and I will deliver it for you---------------honest.
If you have no grease with you, and your rings are full of ice, do not cut out the ice with a pen-knife but get your man to put the rings one by one in his mouth, and so to thaw the ice.
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
Reely, reely nice Xmas pressie! Look forward to hearing about the Christmas Christening on the Wandle.......
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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Re: "Rutilus, Rutilus.."
I am sure that it will be a Christmas to remember Paul! Cannot wait to see some pictures!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall!
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