tincatinca
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They sold quickly.
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They were both excellent reels particularly the Trotting Special but fortunately I have another two. I am a sucker for pins and I am sure that more will find their way into my collection. I have just tobtained an 18 foot power float rod to pair up with a 4" Richard Carter and I cant wait till next week when I shall be doing nothing else but going fishing.
I want to slip in a couple of nights Carp fishing but that will depend on how I go on with the float.
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tincatinca
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For anyone interested and with great reluctance I have just put a couple of my centrepins on e-bay.
Both reels are in excellent condition, one being a 4.5" Aerial type Trotting Special and the other being a 4,5" Relum. If any one is interested or has any questions please pm me.
To view see the following links
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tincatinca
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Just back from an evening session. When I arrived at the lake I found athat a few fish were grubbing about in the shallows fairly close in. I always take a specimen float rod fitted with a pin which I normally use in conjunction with a polaris float and feeder so for curiosity I put the pin on one of the avons with a maggot feeder. Luckily I managed to get a couple of decent Tench but what an exhilerating experience watching the tip fly up followed by the music of the pin. I think that I have found a method that will keep me happy for a while. Roll on next weekend when I will try a pin on each Avon.
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I have not used this method for many years, but this morning, I decided to give them a go with a bit of Tench fishing. Having set up a couple of Avon rods with in line open feeders I went to a local gravel pit which is quite weedy with a fair depth, but holds a good head of quality Tench. Fortunately I had a good morning session with a nice mixed bag of Tench, Carp and a couple of decent sized Perch however this is not the reason for this post. The main reason is to state what a fantastic method of fishing this is. Once you have got the tip weighting right, bite and fish activity indication is tremendous and best of all is that you can travel very light. Many years ago this method was widely used but eventually gave way to the quiver tip however, for close to medium range bottom fishing on still waters I think it takes some beating. Well worth a try and I shall certainly be doing more of this as opposed to sitting behind bobbins and buzzers.As a matter of interest, how many of you still use swing tips.
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Well, enjoy the reel mate!
I went to £130 on the auction, turned round for a second and the auction was over at £180! But nevermind, I really wanted the 4.5" if I were to be honest, you'll have to let me know how it performs. Certainly looked like a nice reel - I hope it brings many hours of pleasure!
I'll definitely be getting a Stanton, but I'm going to keep my eyes open for a Richard Carter. I'd love a Chris Lythe, and with my 30th birthday coming up I have to admit to wondering whether to go for one. But at £350 its a bit expensive!
Anyhow - good luck - let me me know how you get on.
Aaron
Tuned up the Carter yesterday and used it this morning coupled to a 15 foot power float rod for a bit of Tench fishing. To be honest, it was superb and I also found that the 4 inch dia was more comfortable to use than the 4.5 inch dia Trotting Specials that I normally uuse for this type of fishing. Having said that, I do not think it would replace my 4.5 inch Stanton as an all rounder. I had my Stanton made many years ago with both the ratchet and drag fitted and it has never let me down. The only downside to the Stanton is that the check button is not the easiest to operate when compaired to a lever type check as is on the Carter. Being a bit of a tackle tart I am going to get the Stanton fitted with a brass reel seat and wooden handles. A bit OTT but it will look superb when it is done. Reels are made to use but I think that it also depends on the type of fishing you want to do. Wheras I would be comfortable in using the Stanton for virtually anything I would limit the use of the Carter. That is not to say that the Carter would be incapable of say margin fishing for big Carp, its just a personal choice.
The thing to do is handle a few reels and you will know what feels right for you.
Best Regards
Paul
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Thanks
I started fishing with a pin and a tank aerial rod 50 odd years ago
. Since that time I think I have at some time or other fished for everything that swims in the UK and also in France but I do love to use the pin whether on running or still water. I still get a great kick out of trotting, but living in Suffolk these days opportunities are limited unless I travel. Having great sport at the moment using the pins with float/maggot feeders for big tench. Awesome takes and that lovely whirring sound from the ratchet. It certainly makes a change from sitting behind alarms.Cheers
tincatinca
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Being realistic I think the Stanton's are as good as anything else, nice to look at and well made, IMO that is.
The Richard Carter was a steel at that price! I've just sold my mates Youngs for £172 and it's not in the same league as the Carter, my opinion of course!
Tigger
One happy bunny here having today received the Richard Carter Aerial Gem that I managed to win on e-bay the other night. What a cracking reel and definately a bargain. I am a bit of a centrepin nut and currently am fortunate have a BJ Lightweight, a mk1 Rolling Pin with spare spool, 2 Trotting Specials originally from Specialist Tackle at Romford, an Okuma Sheffield, a Relum which I use for stalking Carp and an Adcock Stanton with drag and ratchet. Out of all the reels I think that the Aerial Gem is in a different league however, the Stanton has given me superb service over many years for all types of fishing and has has certainly been the one I have used the most. I think that it depends what type of fishing you want to do, but as an all rounder, the Stanton takes some beating being superb for trotting for Roach, Dace and Chub and also being being able to handle big fish such as Carp, Pike and Barbel and Tench. Over many years, I have owned a number of centrepins which included several from the Allcocks and Youngs stable along with a wide drum Speedia which was also a cracking reel until it went walkies, but up to now, if I had to choose one, it would have to be the Stanton. That of course is just a personal opinion and I am sure others would equally promote their own favourites. Now a Chris Lythe would be nice 
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Over more years than I care to remember, I have fished for nearly everything that swims in the UK using most methods plus several trips to France after several varieties of Carp, Catfish and Black Bass but I still find that float fishing for Tench with a centrepin takes some beating. A nice misty summer morning close to the pads with a red topped float and when the bubbles start to fizz getting you are on edge with anticipation. Pure magic. Following that I still love trotting a float in a river for whatever happens to be there. Size of fish no longer has the importance it once had compaired with the condition although it is still very satisfying to land a good fish of any species in pristine condition. It is just so enjoyable to be out there.