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Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:33 pm
by Lea Dweller
It is surprising how quickly a wooden bench or seat can deteriorate, when exposed to the elements. I hope that this special seat can be be restored to last for many more years! Well done Mal! :Hat:

Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:48 pm
by SkimmingTheCream
As another Harvey Torbett rod owner Im pleased to see his bench so well restored and now moved to a location where it can be enjoyed. Well done Darren :Hat:

Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:35 am
by Barbellina
Thanks for the update and what a pleasing result. The seat, again looks marvellous, hats off to all concerned especially Darren :Hat:

Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:05 am
by Coral Maestro
Great to see this story has a happy ending. It's a bit of traditional fishing history and as such deserves to be preserved.
I used to fish Wierwood Reservoir when it first opened for coarse fishing. It used to be one of the best big roach still waters in the south east. I fished it using a Milbro Coral Maestro rod (hence my moniker) and a 14" 3SSG waggler to combat the large waves. The biggest problem was avoiding the numerous trout which would happily take bread or corn!

Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:57 am
by Liphook
Well done all involved :Hat:

Re: Isn't the internet wonderful (mostly, sometimes !!!)

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:53 pm
by Martin James
Harvey Torbett was a well-respected angler from South London, he also taught angling in a local school during the winter evening, gave up a lot of time helping junior anglers RIP