Floats and split shot

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They sound about perfect then Homer :Thumb: I've never been in a Wilkinsons store but may be tempted to find one!

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Liphook wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:34 pm They sound about perfect then Homer :Thumb: I've never been in a Wilkinsons store but may be tempted to find one!
I had assumed they were on every high street.
You live and learn.
If you are struggling, I can get you one and post it.

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I too use Wilko for some boxes. Mostly for leads/feeders/spinners.

However Raaco boxes are much better fit in holding thing separately.

Boxes come in various sizes - various sized compartments - lockable as well. Just like all the named anglers one - but a box with no name!

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Homer Simpson wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:50 pm
Liphook wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:34 pm They sound about perfect then Homer :Thumb: I've never been in a Wilkinsons store but may be tempted to find one!
I had assumed they were on every high street.
You live and learn.
If you are struggling, I can get you one and post it.
They probably are but I have an inbuilt aversion to high streets, shopping and indeed the general public :Hahaha:
That's a very kind offer though Homer :Hat: I really should make the effort to get out amongst the throngs of idiots more....would there be any chance you could post up a picture before I dust off my tin shopping hat, urban combat fatigues and uncommon sense shield ?

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I have yet to work out posting pictures on here.
To minimise your discomforture head for the DIY section as I think they are sold to put screws etc in. There are three sizes and very cheap that you might have a use for several.
.ps I also have just looked on their website but can't see them there.

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Thanks Homer, I may or may not risk it :Sun:

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This has done me well for the last two years. I have a couple of packets of loose hooks and some hooks to nylon plus a small cork hook link board. There are a few small ledgers, floats, shot, scissors, spool of hook link line, disgorger and a plastic box for bits and pieces.

It started life as a cigar box.

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Wilko:-
'Tool organiser' - 32 movable sections £3 - - Classic organiser - £1.50!!

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Liphook wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:47 pm Some good suggestions above. I've hung on to 3 sizes of the grey plastic Stewart tackle boxes from my childhood. The smallest is the one I most often carry in my cycle panniers and would be ample for your needs. A large elastic band stops it opening when navigating the numerous potholes that blight all of our local roads!
I still have a Stewart box.

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Mole-Patrol wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:54 pm Image

This has done me well for the last two years. I have a couple of packets of loose hooks and some hooks to nylon plus a small cork hook link board. There are a few small ledgers, floats, shot, scissors, spool of hook link line, disgorger and a plastic box for bits and pieces.

It started life as a cigar box.
Now that idea I'm certainly going to steal/copy, I like that a lot, perfect for a couple of hours fishing for crucians after work, or anytime really :Thumb:

Regards GB

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