The Anglers’ Net forum members have a number of centrepin fishing enthusiasts among their ranks and it on the forums that I recently saw mention of this Paul Witcher Avon Elite centrepin, which appeared for sale on eBay.
Looking at the bidding, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there was no such thing as a recession right now!
However, it does appear that there is still a market for quality, hand-made classic-style centrepin reels. Not everything has to have ninety-seven bearings, a spool that can hold 2000-yards of 20lb mono and a bling finish. In fact, to look at, this centrepin is about as understated as it gets.
THE PRICE? Well, at the time of writing this auction still has two and a half days to run, yet the bidding is already up to £940.
WHAT WILL IT REACH IN THE END? No idea – CLICK HERE and check for yourself. I know that I’m going to do just that when it finishes just after 8pm on Friday 7th December, 2012! It’s GOT to be over £1000, though, surely?
I won’t be bidding. My pockets aren’t that deep. Good luck to anyone who is, though. I hope you get many years of pleasure from this reel if you win it.
Elton
P.S. If you want to see some ‘action shots’ of a ‘Witcher Aerial’, please CLICK HERE and scroll down the page…
