Gerald Berth-Jones handmade Floats
Gerald Berth-Jones handmade Floats
I was recently sent these floats by May Berth Jones with a letter explaining they were made by Gerald to fish the deeper swims at Redmire.
Thought you might like a look.
Thought you might like a look.
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Re: Gerald Berth-Jones handmade Floats
Thanks for sharing Andrew. You don't get to see many floats with a history behind them.
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Lovely Andy, thank you for sharing that with us.
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Superb, thanks for sharing...
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Re: Gerald Berth-Jones handmade Floats
Andrew,
Very nice, I am envious.
Bob
Very nice, I am envious.
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Re: Gerald Berth-Jones handmade Floats
Here you go, i have obscured the top right as it has an address.JAA wrote:Is there any chance of seeing the letter? Sounds fascinating.
The floats came with a cork avon an old disgorger and a selection of porcupine quills, a lovely selection from a great angler. I like to think they caught a carp or two from Redmire.
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History at its best if only I could have them
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Superb, good to see them handed on.
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What a wonderful present Andy and from one of the original carp catchers.
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