Am I too far gone, to ever return?

[Bartman]

Zed, there are screw in quiver tips and swing tips available on e-bay. There was even a rod builder on another site who was making up bespoke swing tips, I can try to dig out his details if you wish ?

[Zeddedhed]

Zed, there are screw in quiver tips and swing tips available on e-bay. There was even a rod builder on another site who was making up bespoke swing tips, I can try to dig out his details if you wish ?

That would be much appreciated Bartman. I've got some rods that were rescued from a garage that are damaged in several places and it might be worth getting them repaired. Possibly something he would be able to help with.

[Zeddedhed]

I've just had another look at 'old tatty rod' as she's become known and it's not an Avon. It's a Daiwa Powermesh X 12' Barbel Specialist, with 1.5lb TC and Go-faster scratches. The scratches are particularly important as without them you can't catch millions of tiny Roach and Gudgeon. Also, the current lack of decent bite indication is also essential if you want a relaxing afternoon on the river - none of this "I'm halfway through pouring a cup of coffee when a fish starts to show an interest" nonsense. Just pure, uninterrupted, totally fish free chilling out.

[Bartman]

PM Zed

[Martin56]

Martin, you are a true gent indeed sir. Obviously happy to wait until new year - I'm unlikely to get to use them until early spring anyway - I'll be busy going after the feral Carp in my local farm pond - they haven't been caught for several years but I KNOW they're still in there. They were never stocked into the pond but since it's stream fed I guess they've found a way in, along with the swarms of 1lb to 2lb Perch.

 

I'll PM you with address details and start dunkin' loose change in charity boxes in your honour.

 

Pete

Hi Pete, the swing tip will be winging it's way to you sometime this week.

 

The little Brass Nuts I made for you are more suited to Aligning the rings of a Screw In Quiver Tip.

 

(Might have already mentioned that??)

 

The Nuts aren't the best I've ever made - Long time since my Hay Day as a machine operator - I'm an Inspector now, so only good at pulling everyone else's work to bits!!

 

Martin.

Edited January 9, 2017 by Martin56

[Zeddedhed]

Martin, thanks indeed for this. I shall be keeping an eye out and will let you know when it arrives.

 

Pete

[Zeddedhed]

Martin, the tip and nuts arrived today - many thanks indeed. I'll be out on the local pond next weekend to give it a try and I'll let you know how I got on.

[Martin56]

Martin, the tip and nuts arrived today - many thanks indeed. I'll be out on the local pond next weekend to give it a try and I'll let you know how I got on.

 

You're very welcome Pete, you prob' won't need the Nuts for the swinger as that will hang in a Natural position any way - however I'd put one on anyway just in case it doesn't quite!! There's plenty of thread on the swinger to take it.

[Martin56]

You're very welcome Pete, you prob' won't need the Nuts for the swinger as that will hang in a Natural position any way - however I'd put one on anyway just in case it doesn't quite!! There's plenty of thread on the swinger to take it.

Like I said, I have no use for it & glad it found a good home.

 

With the type of bites I usually get on the commercials - I've ALL ON catching the rod before it goes in lol.

[Martin56]

Martin, the tip and nuts arrived today - many thanks indeed. I'll be out on the local pond next weekend to give it a try and I'll let you know how I got on.

Hi Pete - 'ave ya' copped 'owt yet Mister??

Edited January 25, 2017 by Martin56