jeff smith

Looking for a pair of these. Email me completeangler@sky.com

I have an as new, still with box and paperwork Daiwa Megaforce 100TSHL Left Hand wind baitcasting Multiplier for £45 posted email me on; completeangler@sky.com

Anyone got one of these classic reels in usable condition that they'd like to sell?I've been after one for ages.The 146 is the narrow version and quite rare in the U.K email me ;completeangler@sky.com Thanks Jeff

Terry Eustace?

I've had an Okuma Aventa 1002 for several years now-in fact I think i bought it when they first appeared on the market in this country.It gets used for mullet fishing and has been subjected to mud and saltwater and being accidentally dropped on rocks etc.It's got a few scratches but,it runs just as good ,if not better ,than when it was new-probably because the bearings have bedded in.I do wash it thoroughly in freshwater and add a drop of thin oil after EVERY trip. I can also recommend a Trudex-an ebay find that has also proved to be a robust and smoothly operationg pin.Both these reels will get spinning with the lightest of floats when trotting. A mate has just purchased a Berwick and it does look and feel like a very competent reel but, it does appear to be a bit more delicate than the above. Hope this helps.

All very interesting and shows that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get started.Watatoad-thanks for your P.M. I wish there had been something like this around when i started out in the early 70's.I remember having to save pocket money for weeks to buy a half decent reel - a Mitchell 324. I'm gonna take the plunge and shell out on one of their beach tripods simply -£16 including delivery-huge risk though

I'm amazed at the prices of their products and perhaps a little cynical and thinking that their stuff is not a lot of good.Has anyone on here had any experience of it.At these sorts of prices they'd be ideal for someone starting out or for a youngster.

Thanks Budgie, that's it-spiral wrap I thought i'd seen it somewhere.But I'm still convinced that I've seen someone using a tiny multiplier with some fairly heavy trotting floats say 4AAAplus.Looking at these reels closely,it appears that their tiny spools need LESS inertia to get going than my okuma or trudex pins.Think i might give it a try.The advantage to me personally might be one of comfort.For some reason i tend to suffer from numb or tingling fingers on the hand that i use to control the pin after a while.First impressions with the little multiplier are that it fits nicely in my rod hand with spool tension being controlled by the thumb.I'll let you know how i get on.

I'm a great fan of trotting with centrepin reels but I'm about to buy my first small baitcaster multiplier and wonder if anyone on here has ever tried trotting with one of these miniature marvels?I'm convinced that i've read about it being done somewhere on the net,and I think Its use involved some offset rod rings,allowing the reel to be fished on top of the rod,but the line to end up below the blank in the conventional manner.Anybody know anything about this-or am I just dreaming? Seems like quite a good alternative use for these reels.

Dave, Take a close look at the Korum chairs-i've found them to be very good.I don't think they've skimped on materials and construction and favoured the attachments.They seem to be very well built for the money.One thing i do like about them in particular,is that they can be adjusted to sit quite high off the ground and are very stable.I don't have any mobility issues,but i'm 6'4" tall and find that a taller chair is far easier to 'escape' from.Combining the seat with their rucbag package and you've got a really easy bit of gear to carry around.Hope this helps. Jeff

I've recently bought a Korum brolly.Very impressed.Good value and not that heavy to carry.

Steve, Would love to be considered for a place at the fish-in.It'll be hard,but i'll have to drag myself away from my local mullet fishing............unless of course,you've got some stocked in your lakes!! I promise to bring along and use my fledgerlite rod!!

Best bit of that story was that the fish was returned unharmed.Brilliant stuff!

Phil, Have emailed you. jeff

I'm genuinely gutted!I've got four of his alarms and they're the dog's wotnots!! .From now on i'm gonna treat them with the utmost respect-good clean after every trip,nice little over night dry in the airing cupboard and then tuck em away in a cozy warm ,padded box in a safe!! Jeff if you read this mate-good luck with your retirement!

They are indeed a through action. PM sent Steve.

Try this; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=350154981179 The description on ebay is,i believe not quite correct.These rods are far more powerful than the 1 1/2 lb T.C and 40g cast weight quoted..I use mine for deadbait piking from my boat so i'd think they'd be more than capable of handling 3oz for bass.Absolutely brilliant value for money.The plastic tube that mine was delivered in,is perfect for travelling. The Eddie Turner rods mentioned above are also superb.

I used to run a VW t4 camper as my everyday vehicle -bought it from new and it's (still) my pride and joy.Couple of summers back,some low life scum decided to run a key down the whole of one side whilst i was out fishing in my boat,shame cos it ruined a brilliant fishing session with the wife catching her p.b mullet.Because of this i decided to buy a beaten up old Citroen c15 diesel van to use as a knockabout vehicle.It cost all of £200 and with a bit of fettling has proven to be ultra cheap to run and boringly reliable.I've fitted a hidden plywood shelf in the roof where rods can be stored,welded on a front tow-bar to shunt the boat about,and even fitted some rollers on the roof bars which are strong enough to take the boat trailer.I never worry about where i park it,or if it gets filthy dirty with muddy winter piking gear-it's also more than capable of handling a moderate off road track due to it's high ground clearance.It's proven to be the perfect fishing wagon-though i think i'd struggle to sleep in the back as i'm 6'4".The camper now only gets used for high days and holidays and will probably outlast me!

[i've got three of the GF alarms and have never had any problems with them at all-despite heavy usage over three winters.I've only just replaced the original batteries!They are simple to use,robust and brilliant value.Can't recommend them highly enough.

Phil, I've sent you a p.m Jeff

Thinking about it a bit more...the old memory ain't wot it used to be,the Alpha was a glass rod,and an awful amber colour,promoted by the likes of Clive Smith and Kenny Giles(remember those two?)Think Shaky brought out a closed face reel ,like an Abu 506,at around the same time. Pretty sure though,that it was them(Shakespeare) who released the first commercially available carbon match rod...................................................................I'm already out the door

Could be way out here ,but the Shakespeare Alpha match rod springs to mind as being one of the first CF rods.c.74-75?? Anybody throw any light on this....or shall i get me coat now

I've got one of these and like all the korum luggage,they're a well thought out bit of kit.I use mine to lug around a couple of pike rods with heavy old school 'triton' baitrunners,landing net,handle and a couple of bank sticks.Ideal for river roaming and when you've emptied the contents,it's small enough to fold down and fit inside your rucsac.One less item to carry when moving swims. I've got matching Korum kit and i couldn't give a monkey's whatnot what I look like.Their stuff is good,and it's stood up to some hard use,so i'd recommend it.

Continue piking until March 14th Bit of DIY in the home from March 15th until April 1st ..........got some floats to make ..........I have a VERY understanding wife Mullet chasing until November,then back to pike again for the remainder of the year .........................might have the odd crack at river carp,maybe a grayling trip,and certainly a try for smoothounds on my local beach,thrown in for good measure. Happy New Year to ALL Jeff

I wouldn't bother with the Youngs unless you're going for an old Trudex,or just like the look of them.IMHO, and like a lot of others on here,Okuma Aventas and in particular the 1002 are superb value for money and perform every bit as well as the more expensive Youngs reels.However i do concede,that they are probably not as 'sexy' looking. Or....how about the Anglersnet pin.That's had rave reviews. Jeff