FWK Wallis Tribute - Wizard/Avocet
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Nipped out last wedensday to test this rod out again....hopefully. A couple of hours and a nice brace of barbel. Some serious bends put in the Mr Davis' rod but springs back to it's normal self.
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J.T wrote:Mozzies the size of dinosaurs on the Kennet, that and the stinging nettles are the only things that really get on my nerves there!...Badger1 wrote:Note the pipe JT on the left of the matt.....lots of midges/mozzies/flies about so smoke the b*ggers out. I was casting/bouncing the meat while doing a impression of a steam train to to put'em off.
We have twin engined mozzies here in Norfolk, one of the bains of summer fishing, thank god for jungle juice!
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Just a update of the latest barbel for this rod to tame. Must admit this afternoon I picked up the wrong rod....meant to pick up Opochtli/Senior Wallis Avon but this one done the job.....although the "action" shots below are towards the end of the battle as it was a bit full on. Smaller 24" Net and a 7 1/2lb barbel. Order a rod now as Andrew is running out of whole cane
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Well Done again Will, another cracking Barbel!
"piscator non solum piscatur"
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Evening TFF'ers,
I need to fill the Tinter-net up with more cr*p, plus it's been a while since I have posted anything or done some banging on about Andrew's rods. So I thought this was worthy of some waffle.
I took this Wizard down to the Kennet this afternoon not really expecting much as it was a cool night and it was very bright day but I thought I would have wonder around in the autumn sun. Having put some new line on a old Aerial which I had not used before, well I thought I would see how the half-moon line guard at the bottom of reel faired. I still don't line guards even though this was a much nicer position and the reel casted well with it set at the bottom.
After a couple of hours and few chublettes I moved to spot where I had caught barbel before "bouncing" not really rolling my bait around under some overhanging trees. But a after a fruitless 15 to 20 mins I decided I couldn't be arsed with keep casting and bouncing the bait around so I whacked it out right under the far bank into the main flow and allowed the bait to drift way way down stream. It settled in a spot some distance off, in mid river, then I allowed myself to sit back and relax a bit. Looking and listing to the buzzards circling nearby, king fishers darting up and down etc. Generally not taking much notice, just holding the rod. After I suppose another 10mins I had full on continuous pull of the rod as if something had got hold of the meat and said "that's mine, and I am off". It did not dart off but pulled away and when I leaned the rod into the bite it was a very powerful/heavy force on the end.
I tried taking a couple of 'action' shots but there was grease on the phone camera lens and once I realised quite what a lump she was I decided to stop fannying around and risk loosing the fish.
Anyhow, Andrew's rod performed stunningly well with such a lump, it was hooked at distance and the rod was fully utilised as you can imagine. After quite a tussle with a few branches investigated by the barbel.....finally came into the 30" net.....which I must admit.... I am very glad I had with me. Nearly took a much smaller net. Phew.
If you want a modern Wizard which has a backbone and very capable......order one of these.
I need to fill the Tinter-net up with more cr*p, plus it's been a while since I have posted anything or done some banging on about Andrew's rods. So I thought this was worthy of some waffle.
I took this Wizard down to the Kennet this afternoon not really expecting much as it was a cool night and it was very bright day but I thought I would have wonder around in the autumn sun. Having put some new line on a old Aerial which I had not used before, well I thought I would see how the half-moon line guard at the bottom of reel faired. I still don't line guards even though this was a much nicer position and the reel casted well with it set at the bottom.
After a couple of hours and few chublettes I moved to spot where I had caught barbel before "bouncing" not really rolling my bait around under some overhanging trees. But a after a fruitless 15 to 20 mins I decided I couldn't be arsed with keep casting and bouncing the bait around so I whacked it out right under the far bank into the main flow and allowed the bait to drift way way down stream. It settled in a spot some distance off, in mid river, then I allowed myself to sit back and relax a bit. Looking and listing to the buzzards circling nearby, king fishers darting up and down etc. Generally not taking much notice, just holding the rod. After I suppose another 10mins I had full on continuous pull of the rod as if something had got hold of the meat and said "that's mine, and I am off". It did not dart off but pulled away and when I leaned the rod into the bite it was a very powerful/heavy force on the end.
I tried taking a couple of 'action' shots but there was grease on the phone camera lens and once I realised quite what a lump she was I decided to stop fannying around and risk loosing the fish.
Anyhow, Andrew's rod performed stunningly well with such a lump, it was hooked at distance and the rod was fully utilised as you can imagine. After quite a tussle with a few branches investigated by the barbel.....finally came into the 30" net.....which I must admit.... I am very glad I had with me. Nearly took a much smaller net. Phew.
If you want a modern Wizard which has a backbone and very capable......order one of these.
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Superb fish ... superb rod ... superb reel ... superb net ... and all in beautifully dappled autumnal sunshine.
Simply perfect !
Simply perfect !
"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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The stuff of dreams Badger, well done indeed.
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Autumn is here; stunning ! Thank you for posting this.
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Great to see such a beautiful Kennet barbel - congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience of catching it.
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Stunning fish landed with a stunning rod, :