The best roach fishing outfit in the world..........Probably!
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The best roach fishing outfit in the world..........Probably!
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a new roach rod from fantastic rod builder Andrew Davis.
I have resisted using it until my new reel from Watermole+ was ready.
Saturaday I collected the reel from Leszek and my outfit was complete
It is the finest Roach fishing outfit ever, I know what I think, but I will leave it to you to decide
The rod is Andrew's Nottingham roach, but not the standard model, this is a special 11ft 3 piece with a slim whole cane butt, split cane middle and tip, it is finished with balck/red jasper whippings and all brass fittings, the rod is glorious with a lovely soft tip, but plenty of power in the butt to stop those chub you hook when roach fishing.
now to the reel, this is No3 in the limited run of a 1939 Allcock's Aerial match replica, and what an amazing reel, it spins with just a puff of the cheeks, it is quite simply a work of a genius
I banded the idea of the reel with Leszek a couple of years ago when he asked what was my utimate vintage centrepin reel I would like to own, I managed to track down a reel for Leszek to copy and the rest is history
I fished my local River Tone on Sunday for a couple of hours and I am pleased to say I christened it with 3 small roach
Here we go for some images;
I have resisted using it until my new reel from Watermole+ was ready.
Saturaday I collected the reel from Leszek and my outfit was complete
It is the finest Roach fishing outfit ever, I know what I think, but I will leave it to you to decide
The rod is Andrew's Nottingham roach, but not the standard model, this is a special 11ft 3 piece with a slim whole cane butt, split cane middle and tip, it is finished with balck/red jasper whippings and all brass fittings, the rod is glorious with a lovely soft tip, but plenty of power in the butt to stop those chub you hook when roach fishing.
now to the reel, this is No3 in the limited run of a 1939 Allcock's Aerial match replica, and what an amazing reel, it spins with just a puff of the cheeks, it is quite simply a work of a genius
I banded the idea of the reel with Leszek a couple of years ago when he asked what was my utimate vintage centrepin reel I would like to own, I managed to track down a reel for Leszek to copy and the rest is history
I fished my local River Tone on Sunday for a couple of hours and I am pleased to say I christened it with 3 small roach
Here we go for some images;
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Re: The best roach fishing outfit in the world..........Probably!
Paul, I am very happy for you. Wonderful rod and reel. Enjoy it, you very much deserve it! Chris
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Re: The best roach fishing outfit in the world..........Probably!
Blimey, who wouldnt be chuffed to own that pairing
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Magic!
I have a Nottingham rod and it is just sublime. To marry it with such a reel is as close as you’ll get to perfection!
I have a Nottingham rod and it is just sublime. To marry it with such a reel is as close as you’ll get to perfection!
Where the willows meet the water...
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Very very nice Paul.
The reel is a work of art. The rod looks magnificent.
Your quite possibly correct in your beliefs.
The reel is a work of art. The rod looks magnificent.
Your quite possibly correct in your beliefs.
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
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Utterly fabulous Paul, congratulations on acquiring such incredible items of tackle tv
"Oh for want of rod and line I'd fish this stream serene, sublime".
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What a fabulous outfit Paul, British craftsmanship at its finest.
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Re: The best roach fishing outfit in the world..........Probably!
What a great roach outfit. Now all you need for the perfect set up is one of my fine roach Naiads!
I am making some new formers with more traditional steep tapers so will send you a float if I get them to work.
I am making some new formers with more traditional steep tapers so will send you a float if I get them to work.
"....he felt the gentle touch on the line and he was happy"
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Yes, this looks to be the quintessential roach outfit, Paul, against which all others will be judged!
Very envious, well done to the superb craftsmen.
Russ
Very envious, well done to the superb craftsmen.
Russ
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What a fabulous combination well done to all involved.