hornet
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Post by hornet on Nov 5, 2007 18:32:23 GMT
Anybody up for recommending this establishment to your fishing buds Cheers Hornet
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Post by neptune on Nov 5, 2007 19:19:05 GMT
could this be where the kipper killers shop ;D
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fruity
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Post by fruity on Nov 5, 2007 19:28:00 GMT
I searched the internet for Master Baiter's in the UK but found they are almost entirely found in North American Continent, certainly from Puerto Vallarta to Alaska. For some reason, you can even buy a T-Shirt to show you are clever at fishing with baits. One T-Shirt proudly displays....
"Now I am a Journeyman baiter. One day I hope to make Master Baiter"
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hornet
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Post by hornet on Nov 5, 2007 20:08:56 GMT
A fine Christmas present it would be,
Thanks ;D
Hornet
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Post by sinkingtip on Nov 5, 2007 22:42:49 GMT
Mind the heavy duty lavvy roll - and dinna get caught FF's sake or that'll be it 'a !!
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Post by cascade on Nov 13, 2007 22:38:57 GMT
why was captain pugwash taken of prime bbc kids tv after all the years ,was it anything to do with two charachters called able seaman stains,& ships master bates,how long did aunt from the beeb take to see that one
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Post by charlieH on Nov 14, 2007 11:31:04 GMT
why was captain pugwash taken of prime bbc kids tv after all the years ,was it anything to do with two charachters called able seaman stains,& ships master bates,how long did aunt from the beeb take to see that one Sadly, this is an urban myth. www.snopes.com/radiotv/tv/pugwash.aspStill, you can console yourself with this episode from 'Rainbow'.
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Post by cascade on Nov 14, 2007 20:12:09 GMT
cant be right all of the time,tell truth wrong most of the time
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Post by tweedside on Nov 25, 2007 22:21:13 GMT
The days seem to have gone when shops were real tackle (only) shops run by real fishermen. My favourite over the first few years of my London existence was Benwoods in Church Street, in North Ken. It was run by Stewart Canham and was a mecca for rare bits and pieces, occasional rods by American makers such as Leonard. When Stewart retired from the shop it dwindled and then closed.
The curse of course was the advent of discount mail order stores - usually without any normal walk-in premises - and of course the internet versions coupled with the likes of a certain SW Scottish mega-store have all taken their toll.
We are lucky here in the Borders: we have Tweedside Tackle here in Kelso and in St. Boswells can be found the Borders Gunroom. Both are very helpful and knowledgable of local needs. Both are well stocked with quality tackle across all price brackets.
My board name has no connection with the shop of that name! It signifies that I live where I do...that is all!
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Post by salmo on Nov 25, 2007 22:32:09 GMT
Thanks Tweedsider for standing up and supporting your local supplier. We welcome anyone post a link to your favourite local tackle shops. A lot of these will compete with the discount suppliers on most miscellaneous items. OK they will struggle to compete with direct imports but they are much more convenient and flexible when it comes to warranty items, exchanges, refunds etc. We should all support our local tackle shop but sadly to say there are not many left. salmo
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conwyrod
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Post by conwyrod on Nov 25, 2007 22:51:08 GMT
www.foxons.co.uk/Default.asp?cookiecheck=yes&When I first moved to Wales in the late 70's, Arthur used to sell a few rods in the corner of his Dad's post office. A fanatical fly fisherman, particularly for sea trout, Arthur expanded the fishing business to what it is today. Friendly staff and a great place to browse, I hate to think how much I've spent in there over the last 28 years!!
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Post by carrowmore on Nov 25, 2007 23:27:19 GMT
I would second John's recommendation. After asking on here for recommendations for breathables I went to Foxon's last week and was served by a delightful young lady ( who I presume to be his daughter ) who couldn't have been more helpful. As usual the "fever" took over and I bought a lot more than just waders. A familiar malady of those on this board no doubt.
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Post by conwyrod on Nov 25, 2007 23:32:37 GMT
That would be Renee, Arthur's daughter, lovely girl.
Renee is a very good rod builder - she does all the warranty repairs for Sage in the UK, and she makes the Foxon's range of Winston rods.
Ah the "fever", I know it well! ;D
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Post by sinkingtip on Nov 26, 2007 8:18:18 GMT
That would be Renee, Arthur's daughter, lovely girl. Renee is a very good rod builder - she does all the warranty repairs for Sage in the UK, and she makes the Foxon's range of Winston rods. Ah the "fever", I know it well! ;D Renee sounds like some gal. Can she cook, clean, sew, dig worms and tie flee's ....... does she have a boat and motor ? Perhaps she can post a photograph of her boat and motor ? STip
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