Gloria's Partner

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Gloria's Partner

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Nov.5 birthday prezzie from son but what reel to complement this tidy 13’ match rod?
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He has previously given me a nice 330 Otomatic, but I think it is a little large for this particular rod, what do other members think?

I am considering a few alternatives, the Ambidex 1 or 2, or the dinky Mitchell 308.
I am warming to the Ambidex models as I think they are nearer this rods era,
probably 1955 to 1965.

Regards Tom.
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How about an Intrepid Elite ? Perfect for the period, as this 'Fishing Gazette' December 1961 advert shows.

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"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: Gloria's Partner

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Hi,
Not a bad choice and a tad lighter and smaller than the Otomatic. I’ve got a couple of presentable ones lurking somewhere, they could do with a few days out.

Regards Tom.
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Re: Gloria's Partner

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A Black Prince perhaps? :whistle:





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Re: Gloria's Partner

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The Queen of reels... always an excellent choice!
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Gotta be a 'pin surely?
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Re: Gloria's Partner

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Hi M.P.

If the C.A.P. fits.

Regards Tom.
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Trudex or Rapidex, surely?
From "... the wilds of the Wirral, whose wayward people both God and good men have quite given up on ...".
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Stop calling him Shirley!

His name is Gloria.
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Mole-Patrol wrote: ↑Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:42 am Stop calling him Shirley!

His name is Gloria.
I was counting the minutes ....... :Hahaha: :Hahaha:
From "... the wilds of the Wirral, whose wayward people both God and good men have quite given up on ...".
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