Floats and split shot
- Mole-Patrol
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Re: Floats and split shot
That was the first incarnation of the small box. Designed purely for fishing one small river. Since then I have made slight changes to make it more versatile. Basically added a second spool of line for the bigger inhabitants. When we go off in the motorhome that box is often all I take along with a rod, reel and landing net.
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- Olly
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Re: Floats and split shot
I have several Raaco ones - for trotting - 2 for barbel/chub ledgering - 2/3 for leads - spinners - etc.
I use these because they have a secure locking device so not not break open - spilling everything! Unless you forget to lock it!!!! Chaos!!
I use these because they have a secure locking device so not not break open - spilling everything! Unless you forget to lock it!!!! Chaos!!
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Re: Floats and split shot
A very nice box. The rod is also intriguing me to.Mole-Patrol wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:14 am That was the first incarnation of the small box. Designed purely for fishing one small river. Since then I have made slight changes to make it more versatile. Basically added a second spool of line for the bigger inhabitants. When we go off in the motorhome that box is often all I take along with a rod, reel and landing net.
All the best
Nige.
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Re: Floats and split shot
The rod started life as a nine foot fly rod made by Forrest & Sons. It did the job on the Wharfe fishing for grayling, but I have no use for it in France. During the lockdown period when fishing was not possible I turned into a light Avon style rod. The 15cm length I removed from the top of the butt section was replaced with a length of whole cane below the original cork handle so it remains the same length and the rod still has two equal sections.
Everything on the rod is original except for the lower handle extension, reel bands and of course the new wrappings.
Everything on the rod is original except for the lower handle extension, reel bands and of course the new wrappings.
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Re: Floats and split shot
This is my ultra light kit for roaming small rivers like the Wally, Wid, or Roding...
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
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Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
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Re: Floats and split shot
A jam box - used to conserve items!
They do some unusual tasting items - lovely!
They do some unusual tasting items - lovely!
- TrentFisher
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Re: Floats and split shot
Hello Clive,Mole-Patrol wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:53 pm The rod started life as a nine foot fly rod made by Forrest & Sons. It did the job on the Wharfe fishing for grayling, but I have no use for it in France. During the lockdown period when fishing was not possible I turned into a light Avon style rod. The 15cm length I removed from the top of the butt section was replaced with a length of whole cane below the original cork handle so it remains the same length and the rod still has two equal sections.
Everything on the rod is original except for the lower handle extension, reel bands and of course the new wrappings.
excellent- what a great reworking of a rod.I can feel the itch that will need to be scratch .....a winter project in the making.
Best Regards
Nige.
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Re: Floats and split shot
The tubes for denture tablets are useful for carrying a handful of floats.
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