UK Coarse Fishing Chat http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/forums.html Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:27:36 +0100 15 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/GOOD-DAY-t1770350.html
The day started early this morning (it has a habit of doing that….) when Paul picked me up at about six. We were supposed to go up yesterday evening for an overnight session, but Paul wasn't feeling 100%, so we cancelled that and arranged to go up early today instead. I'm sure he won't mind me saying that he's not in the best of health, so I really appreciate him making the effort. I can't get to this lake easily without transport, so his help is absolutely invaluable!

He's been up at the lake during the week, along with his son and Ray, and has seriously overdone it. They've been busy doing maintenance work on the car parking area and several of the pegs, strimming the long grass, removing some of the reed mace from the margins and generally tidying up. There's a work party planned mid-week to do some general maintenance on the perimeter fencing and a couple of the pegs, as well as the annual pruning of the lily pads. Nothing too drastic, but if we don’t cut them back a bit, they’ll soon spread to cover the whole lake!

The weather couldn’t have been better. Well, maybe not for fishing, but it was simply glorious for just being there! We had clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine – the lake looked like a picture postcard….flat calm, water lilies and marsh marigolds in full bloom...simply lovely!

Wait a moment though…did I say flat calm? Well, it looked so from a distance, but as I approached the banks I was greeted with an amazing sight….there were thousands upon thousands of tiny fry just below the surface, none much more than two inches in length. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. As I came into their field of vision they swirled and vanished, turning almost the whole lake into a mini-jacuzzi….it really was quite a remarkable sight. It seems our resident fish have been breeding well? I don’t recall such an abundance of fry last year. Hopefully nature (and the perch, chub and herons) will find a balance….

It didn’t take me long to choose my peg and carry my tackle round, as Paul had bought me a present….yes, I had a trolley to use! Whilst I made the brews, Ashley loaded all my stuff and all I had to do was wheel it round. I would love to say that I travel light, and indeed that’s what I would like to do, but if I’m going for a full day on our lake, then I want all the home comforts! Rod bag, chair, unhooking mat, side trays, Shimano rod bag, bait bag, ruckbag, kitchen sink, food processor, cuddly toy….well, maybe not quite, but you get the idea!

Despite the lift with the trolley, it still took me a long time to get set up. First things first – get the kettle on! It was lovely to just sit there in the sunshine with a fresh brew and chill out. I was in no rush…I spent some time chatting to Ray and Ashley who had been night fishing, without much success. Oh dear, it wasn’t looking good!

I decided to fish peg 9, despite being in the full glare of the sun. I knew that by the early afternoon then the sun would be over my shoulder, but the morning would save me a fortune in fake tan….!

Setting up would have been a laugh for anyone who had seen me, but quite frankly, I wasn’t amused! I’d not left my rod set up this time – I’d been very good and carefully wiped it down and cleaned it after my last session so I had to start from scratch.

1, Attach reel and thread line through guides.
2. Remove reel and attach the right way round.
3. Start again.
4. Thread line through guides.
5. Rewind line and thread through the missed guides.
6. Start again.
7, Thread line through guides, this time making sure line is under bale arm,
8, Attach hooklink.
9. Remove hooklink.
10. Add float (I knew there was something missing….)
11. NOW add hooklink!
12. Trim off tag end of line.
13. Assemble landing net.
14. Use landing net to retrieve float and hooklink,
13. Start again after accidentally cutting main line.
14. See point 7…..

What a start! I couldn’t have made more of a cock-up if I’d tried! Still, I got there eventually!

I had been up late the previous night, making my own recipe groundbait. It smelt delicious – I just hoped that it would appeal to the fish! It was a mix of white and brown crumb, fishmeal, trout pellets, crushed hempseed, expander pellets and lots and lots of strawberry flavouring – after all, it is Wimbledon fortnight!



It wasn’t long before I had signs of fish in my swim, and I managed to bank three small rudd one after another. None more than about ½ lb, but all very welcome, and all in top condition with glowing red fins. After that it all went ominously quiet, with very little sign of any activity. Hardly surprising really, as by nine o’clock it was scorching hot.

The moorhens were out and about with their chicks, which was rather distracting at times. This is their second hatch this year, the others having already fledged and left for pastures new. Paul was fishing floating bread during the afternoon, and it was great fun to watch the daddy moorhen pinching it and taking it back to the nest. At one point he appeared with what I think was a dead roach in his beak – it was bigger than anything I’d caught!



That's just a photo of daddy and baby passing by....mummy and rest of family cruised by in a flotilla later....!

After about an hour with not even a twitch on the float, I began my offensive….this was no time to sit and be lazy! I have a reputation to uphold! I started by throwing in a pinch of red and white maggots and a few chopped up strawberry pellets, making sure that I cast in at the same time so my bait would hopefully blend in….who says women don’t have good hand to eye co-ordination? It did the trick, and I managed to land a few skimmers, followed by their daddy, a cracking, feisty 4lb bream who had aspirations of grandeur, judging by the fight! (Thanks for the use of your scales Paul!) I was a bit concerned, as it just didn’t seem to have any fight left as I held it in the net, but once it was released it gave a flick of its tail and swam away strongly.

Late afternoon I decided to switch from my 12 foot float rod to my new toy – a very sexy Shimano Exage AXS TC telescopic rod. It really is rather difficult to fish two or three feet out from the bank with a 12 foot rod! I know this is marketed as a spinning rod, but at 2.10m, it is just the perfect length for me and my usual margin fishing. I’ve had it for a while, but never had chance to use it, as I managed to break it before it had ever been near water. Not a fault of the rod, just clumsiness on my part. Paul had fettled it for me….I trusted that he’d repaired it properly, and he had….I know it’s not a float rod, but the fish don’t…..

I’d no sooner cast in than my float was away and I had a fish on….and what a fish! Another big bream, about the same size as my 4lb’er, but with a lot more attitude. It was no sooner returned than the rod bent double again with a lovely 4½ lb common carp that took me all over the lake before it finally came to the net. I was really worried that the repair wouldn’t hold, but it did, and I loved every minute of it. I’m sure Paul was getting seriously **** off by this time, as I trotted round for another weigh-in, but he didn’t seem too mind too much….I’m sure the comments he made afterwards couldn’t possibly have been aimed at me….or could they?????



That nice little carp was followed with a few roach, a couple of skimmers and my personal favourite – a tiddly little perch, all of about 2 inches long! It wasn’t much bigger than the bait it had taken, but you know, I don’t care! That little miniature version of the big ‘un that I’m going to catch one day was enough for me! They are few and far between on our lake, so any perch is a good ‘un!

I did spend a lot of valuable fishing time wandering around with my camera...I swear there was a bumblebee there when I took this...



It’s been a great day. Rather too hot for me, as I’m now burnt to a cinder (why didn’t I remember that I had sunblock in my ruckbag?) and I’m totally knackered. We had a very heavy downpour this afternoon, but I had my brolly up ready for it and apart from watching raindrops pitter-pattering down on the lake it sort of passed me by....I was quite looking forward to the fireworks when Dave, fishing the pole on peg one, got struck by lightning!

Paul I know is exhausted, and suffering from a severe headache. Still, at the end of the day I’ve had a great time, and Paul says he’s enjoyed it also, despite being whooped by a mere woman…..however, he did ask me if I’d enjoyed the day and when I answered “yes”, he said “Good, because it’s the last time I’m taking you…..”

And now….the result…..Janet 17, Paul 1….who says women can’t fish?

I think I won?

Janet

PS. Although I won on the number of fish banked, it was Paul who managed to hook into the largest specimens….mine were tiddlers in comparison! Early in the afternoon he hooked one of the largest specimens on the lake…one of our elusive ghosties….I only saw the flashing silver flank and tail as it arched out of the water, but that was some seriously BIG fish, pushing double figures. Paul thinks it may have been a large chub. I had a much better view as it jumped, and I’m convinced it was a very large carp. He was plagued throughout the day by big fish that managed to snag him in the lilies or otherwise elude capture. I do hope he meant it when he said he’d enjoyed the day despite it all, otherwise I’ll be looking for a lift next week….!!!!!

I was happy to fish for whatever swam by….Paul targeted big fish…I’m sure he’ll whoop my ass next time! Now, there’s a challenge….

I took this as we left....although I'm rather tired and ready for my bed, I'd really rather still be there....

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:06:23 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/GOOD-DAY-t1770350.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Pre-wieghted-floats-t1769408.html
i purcahsed a pack of 5 pre wieghted floats today as they where going cheap and just wondered what peoples opinion on them was?? I am a newbie to fishing and thought they might help when setting up due to less time playing about with shotting the line. I was also wondering if these are as flexible as normal floats, as in can u play with the shotting patterens as much??? I made up a simple rig to have a play about with them in a large bucket tonight to see how they behaved in water and they cock without any wiegth does this mean i need only smaller shot on the line in order to get my bait where i want it???

many thanks in advance]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:53:30 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Pre-wieghted-floats-t1769408.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Fireline-Braid-t1769099.html
I have been looking at some 20lb berkley fireline braid for my lure fishing but I have never used it before, previously I have used sufix and power pro. What do you youi guys think of the Berkley fireline braid?

Thanks
Joe]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:34:29 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Fireline-Braid-t1769099.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Monks-Qualifier-t1767159.html
Morning all,

There are only 10 spaces left on the "Fish to Win £3K" qualifer at Monk Lakes on Wednesday 2nd Sept.

And Hartleylands Farm is getting close.

For more information or to register for this match or any of the other qualifiers please visit http://www.fish-to-win.co.uk

Here's who have already registered for the Monks qualifier...

John Bell
Nick Gilbert
Matt Love
Russ Evans
Alec Roberts
Graham Dack
Naj Kayim
Mehmet Kayim
Paul Broughton
Terry Golding
Jim McDowall
Billy Mackinley
Mark Richardson
Steve Fisher
Paul Law
Alan Loader
Dean Anneveld
John Bassett
Mick Hood
Simon Edwards
Charlie Chawner
Barry Upperton
Bruce Welfare
John Coster
Glen Butler
Les Fidlin
Colin Wood
Ian Covey
Mike Bell
Mark Hathway
John Stepson
Rob Shearing
Mark Bransgrove
Mike Evans
Anthony Plumbridge
Antonio Pointer
Geoff Valance
Mark Parrett
Andy Creech
Dave Sandford
Mark Sandford
John Whitelock
Graham Cook
Andy Honess
Paul East
Dean Lock
Mick Lock
Russ Berryman
Ian Manning
Peter Upperton

Regards

John]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:11 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Monks-Qualifier-t1767159.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Small-Rivers-Nottinghamshire-t1767158.html I am a member of the River Erewash Foundation, but am looking to expand my horizons this summer. I'm interested in fishing the following rivers, has anyone tried already, information or advice?

River Leen
River Maun
River Meden
Bagthorpe Brook
Clifton brook
River Smite
River Greet
Hallougton Dumble

I am in the main a fly fisher (some of you may know from the fly fishing forum, but I do like to get my avon rod and pin out, or my ultra light spinning rod as well.

Many thanks for any help anyone can give me!]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:52:30 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Small-Rivers-Nottinghamshire-t1767158.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Southport-fish-kill-t1765453.html Click here.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:41:28 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Southport-fish-kill-t1765453.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/last-t1765352.html
I arrived at the venue at about 10:00am to find nobody there. It was drizzly and overcast but as I was planning to spend the day in chest waders I was grateful for the cooler temperatures. I bid good morning to a cyclist who arrived 5 minutes later (secretly wishing that he would fish another stretch), set up in the car park and headed off to a longish trot of shallow water, about 3 feet deep then shallowing over gravel 30 yards downstream.

Remembering the mantra I threw in bait at regular intervals before I started fishing. After half an hour I’d smoked a lot, made phone calls, finished breakfast but couldn’t put it off any longer…I had to get in the water. This in itself was a first, I‘ve only waded up to my knees before, this time the water was lapping around much more sensitive regions, quite nice actually.

First trot produced a chublet, thereafter a succession of Trout & Chub took the bait, good sport but nothing worthy of the landing net.

About an hour into the session the float dipped, a quick wriggle and then nothing but solid resistance, no chubby thumps. I was able to gently gain line so I knew it wasn’t a monster but could it be my first?

Indeed it was;



I couldn’t believe the size of the fins on this fish, if ever a creature has evolved with the sole purpose of coping with flowing water then this is it. I returned my trophy holding the fish facing upstream for a short while until it leisurely swam off none the worse for the experience, I was a nervous wreck however (it was to get worse).

Back in the water, off went the float, it dipped again and whatever was attached headed downstream at an alarming rate. I couldn’t do anything about it so with rod bent double I applied more pressure to the reel. A loud crack confirmed that my 14 ft float rod was now a 12 ft rod. I can only think that I must have damaged the tip section through careless handling previously, it’s a strange place for it to break with a fish on.

I was pretty fed up at that point and was going to call it a day but I phoned my local tackle shop and they said they can get a replacement tip section for Monday so I decided to carry on.

I fished until my two pints of maggots had gone and caught small Trout, Chub and another Barbel about 6 inches long, a perfect miniature. During the afternoon the sun came out, a cool breeze picked up and my chest waders stayed watertight. With a Match Aerial twirling away beneath me it was my idea of fishing heaven.


]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:34:57 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/last-t1765352.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Match-Scores-t1765348.html
I have read a lot of match results but but not actually know what they mean and cannot find any info on the internet.

What does this these mean?
4-11-0
2-3-0
115-0-0

All the results i read seem to be in this format.

Thanks

Neil]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:46:11 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Match-Scores-t1765348.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Avoiding-crayfish-small-rivers-t1762810.html
Trotting off bottom is OK as they don't have time to grab the bait, but I've always had my biggest perch and chub (from small rivers) fishing on or near the bottom. It's less of a problem for perch as I prefer to float fish for them anyway. But for the chub, I'm struggling to think of way to present a static bait without it getting 'crayed'.

My favoured way to chub fish is the good old, bait up a few swims and fish them in rotation with quivertip gear and big baits. The only things I can think of are (1) drag myself out of my comfort zone and float fish, to keep the bait off the bottom, and (2) leger a bouyant bait like crust to keep it off the bottom.

Any other ideas, or tips on float fishing for big chub, or thoughts on the perch fishing? Most of the river has a sluggish flow, especially at the moment.

(PS I did briefly try a paternostered small roach in one of the deep, snaggy holes, with no joy, but I didn't give it very long. I'd rather not livebait, I've gone a bit soft in my old age. I had another little roach in the landing net in the margin, and after 5 minutes I looked down to see 3 masssive crays all climbing up the mesh trying to get in! It's the number of crays that makes me think there could be some big fish in there...)]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:53 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Avoiding-crayfish-small-rivers-t1762810.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Lea-Valley-Flood-Relief-Channel-t1762809.html
Over 30 years ago before I moved abroad I used to fish there when I was a young lad. You had to walk along the narrow wall and cast as far left a you could into the flow. The barbel weren't massive, up to 5lb then but gave a brilliant fight.

At the same place, I also had a big perch attack a roach I was reeling in. Later on same day it was the only time I witnessed a perch attack frenzie. All about 3lb attacking bleak or roach. I'll never forget the sight. I've never seen anything like it since.

/Mark]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:14 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Lea-Valley-Flood-Relief-Channel-t1762809.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/evening-upper-Lea-t1761752.html The stream was very low and clear however two anglers who had been fishing all through the day said that the small to medium Roach and Chub had been feeding on and off all day with a couple of Carp cruising up and down occasionally. One of these anglers was still asleep when I arrived signifying what an exciting day he had had.

fig 1. The Roach swim showing how low and clear the stream had become.

On my first cast with a pellet legered next to near bank reeds at just after 5pm I had a lovely roach of 1lb 14oz (see pic below) the Roach looked like it had been through the wars in the past with signs of an old tussle maybe with a heron in the past; but it was quite healthy now and fought well.

The 1lb 14oz Roach caught on a small Halibut Pellet on a link leger next to the reeds.

The Chub were feeding better now that the sun was sinking lower in the sky; however the largest I could catch was around 1.5lb. normally when the stream is at normal levels much bigger Chub can be caught but they were probably keeping out of the way in deeper water while the river is so low.

The two anglers who had been fishing all day packed up and went home for their dinners at around 6pm then after they had gone I moved into one of their swims which had a narrow section upstream where the water ran faster and the swim looked deeper on the far bank where you could'nt see the bottom.
It was around 8:20pm that I had my first Barbel which I decided to weigh as it looked like it could be around 7 to 8lb but turned out to be 6lb 15oz (see pic)


I had four smaller Barbel in the last hour between 9 to 10pm, all around the 4.5lb to 5lb mark except the last which was a tiny Barbel with delusions of grandeur of around 1.5lb which had decided to take my rod for a swim as I started to pack my gear.
I just managed to grab my rod before it went in for a swim.

The Tiny Barbel that had delusions of grandeur.

tight lines

BB]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:18:05 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/evening-upper-Lea-t1761752.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/River-Thames-sick-Thick-brown-algae-t1760943.html
However, he reports that the river is thick with brown algae.

Since the fishing season opened he has racked up over 100 hours of fishing - on both Wraysbury Lake which has big fish but a low stocking density and is currently covered in green algae - and the Thames.

And he hasn't had a single bite!

I did ask if he'd remembered to attach a hook

Anyone else got any disturbing reports on the state of the Thames.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:47:13 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/River-Thames-sick-Thick-brown-algae-t1760943.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/SOD-WEATHER-t1760941.html
I'm just packing for an overnight session tomorrow....dash home from work, change out of office gear into something more suitable and then I'm off to my club lake until sometime on Saturday...maybe even Sunday if I can grab a few zzzzzz's in the meantime to keep me going!

I really need to change into more suitable clothes before going fishing....the other day I was lucky enough get an early finish and the chance for a few hours on the bank...no time to go home and change or collect tackle, so I was picked up and deposited unceremoniously on the bank, with the reminder that it was my turn to make the brews....why is it always MY turn?

I hadn't had time to go home and collect my own kit, so I used the gear that is left in the cabin ready for use by members....a rather nice Shimano Alivio float rod and dinky little Catana reel. I can't believe that I spent nearly £100 on my Shimano float rod when something as cheap as this can be so good! I wuz robbed!

I got a rather strange look from a member I hadn't met before, as he saw me sat there in my office uniform, high heels, Council ID badge and all, with my handbag tucked under my white plastic picnic chair....I'm sure he thought I was barking mad! I hope he comes back so I can show him that I'm not really a noddy, despite what Paul says about me....

Still, I managed to land a good few fish in the few hours I had...nothing major, but all very welcome. My float hadn't even settled before I was into my first fish....I love it when a plan comes together! Not that there was a plan of course, but in the few short hours I had, I managed to equal the number of fish they'd had all day....

I really must have a word at the next AGM, as we need to get the path round the lake sorted out....my high heels got stuck in the gaps....can't be right, surely?

Janet]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:05:17 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/SOD-WEATHER-t1760941.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Plummet-for-t1759959.html
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Click here to view the full article]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:41:00 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Daiwa-confirms-sponsorship-worth-4-000-Angling-Trust-Schoo-t1759199.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Billy-Wilson-Scoops-Prize-Money-t1758269.html
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Just need to sound off on the usual

Went down the river last night for a spot of lure fishing, had two jacks out on surface poppers and they certainly weren't shy...really nailed the lure! Anyway, this exciting fishing was slightly spoiled by the usual carnage that follows June 16th. Arrived at the first swim to find a spiders web of line everywhere..pulled it to find a cheap (broken) lure in the tree...no trace and with what must have been 5lb line...looked round to see fishing tackle packets and the de rigeur empty drink bottles.

Moved to another swim only to be pestered by the classic 'caught anything yet' scenario. Moved on to find even more rubbish, a broken landing net and more flippin' line.

I know this if a free stretch of water and it does produce good fish but I'm just sick and tired of seeing this on a regular basis. I also feel rather sorry for the pike (if there are any left)...it's pretty obvious there's some VERY clueless people out there

Now thinking of paying to fish somewhere a bit more exclusive]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:17:51 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Riversa-sad-state-affairs-t1758066.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Proposed-legislation-t1756852.html I know that many members don't care to dip into the conservation forum, but I suggest they look at this thread.

Look at the pdf file on the EA site to get more info.

I think this proposed legislation could have far reaching consequences on the future of angling.

John.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:55:43 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Proposed-legislation-t1756852.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Hot-Fishing-t1756639.html
I went fishing today, i blanked and was wondering if this is because of the high temperature.

thanks

neil]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:52:08 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Hot-Fishing-t1756639.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/isis-lake-1-t1755573.html hello all, i just purchased a ticket for isis angling club and was wondering if anyone has fished the number 1 lake ??? Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:17:47 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/isis-lake-1-t1755573.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Blenheim-Palace-t1751420.html I'm fishing Blenheim Palace on a boat in a couple of weeks and need abit of info or tips on the venue. I'll mainly be targeting Tench, but also general course fishing when the Tench go quiet. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Graeme.]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:49:11 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Blenheim-Palace-t1751420.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Fishing-Ban-Norfolk-t1750098.html The spots at Bramerton and Postwick are popular with the elderly and the disabled anglers due to nearby parking and flat banks. I don't know much about the locations on the Waveney.
The Broads Authority have stated that bank anglers can only fish from 30 Oct to 31 March so this effectively is a complete ban on the Yare as unless we have very mild weather because at that time the fish will have migrated into Norwich and the boatyards.
What really gets my goat is that owners and hirers of boats are mooring there and then unloading their gear and fishing from the bank alongside their boats.
The enviroment agency are aware of this and doing nothing, just what am I paying my licence fee for, I live in an area with 120 miles of navigable river, with the amount of bankside fishing negligible especially if you are elderly or disabled and need close by parking. Now to lose more fishing bank is tragedy. Sick Angler
]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:37:03 +0100 http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Fishing-Ban-Norfolk-t1750098.html http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/forums/Cracked-Rod-repair-t1750097.html
Im the kind of person that always attracts problems like this it seems...

I bought a rod off the interwebs, it arrived and one section (The but section) was snapped in half. I do not believe this was done by FedEx, because the FedEx box was in one piece.

The place i ordered it from sent out a brand new one without even wanting proof mine was broken (This leads me to thinking they already knew it was broken when they sent it). Anyway ive got a new one now and its in one piece.

However they didnt want the old rod back, well they didnt ask for it and FedEx wouldnt take it away from me.


So ive got a free broken rod on my hands.

Its a John Wilson Avon Quiver (The model with the 2ft extension)

And here is a pic of the snap...




How much would that cost roughly to get repaired?


I dont know if i should sell it and then putting the money toward a nice new chair, or keeping it for spares.


Ive never looked at getting a rod repaired so i wondered how much it would cost



Or would the warranty cover it?



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