The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Mate of mine caught a scuba diver there once. Thought he'd got the worlds biggest Conger for a moment.

If it means anything to you....I still have that rod and reel.
Abu 484 rod.
9000 reel.
I believe they are collectors items now.

 

[Dirk]

If it means anything to you....I still have that rod and reel.
Abu 484 rod.
9000 reel.
I believe they are collectors items now.

Abu Zoom? Probably worth £100 if mint.
I only use cheapo rods - lost too many of them on the rocks to make it worthwhile spending a lot on them.
Anyway, 90% of sea fishing is knowing the mark; not the tackle.

 

[welsh dragon]

If it means anything to you....I still have that rod and reel.
Abu 484 rod.
9000 reel.
I believe they are collectors items now.

Mr WD has about £3000 worth of gear. Hasn't used it seriously for over 20 years.

 

[pawl]

Before I came out of hospital following an operation to replace a heart valve I was given the usual pamphlet of does and dontOne was about fishing.You can while the cut in the sternum heals go fishing.You must have someone with you They must do the casting and land any fish you catch You can hold the rod..

At the time I did enjoy a days fishing Needless to say I thought stuff that.Glad and the only time I was pleased I was allowed to use the turbo while I healed.

 

[Dirk]

I was fishing regularly up until about 10 years ago - still got all the gear.
The only time I go now is when we are away and I take my Penn Firestick telescopic rod for a quick dangle.
MrsD is quite keen on my tackle.

 

[Dave7]

Abu Zoom? Probably worth £100 if mint.
I only use cheapo rods - lost too many of them on the rocks to make it worthwhile spending a lot on them.
Anyway, 90% of sea fishing is knowing the mark; not the tackle.

Not fully convinced about that.
Many years ago we were fishing for Bass off Praa Sands. Fished for 2 weeks with no success. Then 2 guys told my mate.....your end tackle is wrong and showed him how it should be done. He went on to catch 4 that night (while I was packing my case).

 

[numbnuts]

I still go fishing from the beach

 

[classic33]

The anglers are back on the lodge opposite my garage.

Freemason Fishers!!

 

[Dirk]

Not fully convinced about that.
Many years ago we were fishing for Bass off Praa Sands. Fished for 2 weeks with no success. Then 2 guys told my mate.....your end tackle is wrong and showed him how it should be done. He went on to catch 4 that night (while I was packing my case).

That was the 10% that counted.

 

[Dave7]

That was the 10% that counted.

 

[welsh dragon]

Mr WD throws a line in our pond now and again for tench, roach, Rudd, carp etc

 

[classic33]

Mr WD throws a line in our pond now and again for tench, roach, Rudd, carp etc

Hook, line and sinker?

You want to put a can of sardines on the end whilst he's out of sight.

 

[PaulSB]

Mr WD has about £3000 worth of gear. Hasn't used it seriously for over 20 years.

Ebay? New bike?

 

[welsh dragon]

Ebay? New bike?
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I have told him to sell the stuff. He is never going to Use it again

 

[Dave7]

Ebay? New bike?

Dont be silly. She wont get much for Mr WD on Ebay.