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Post by johnmac on Feb 26, 2006 20:23:48 GMT
Shakespeare Summit Salmon Fly Reel
Anyone used one of these??? will it be any good until i get a bit more dosh...... Im just desperate to get out!
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Post by johnmac on Feb 26, 2006 20:26:09 GMT
Worcestershire Salmon Fly Line ........ I get a free one of these with the reel?? does that mean its crap??? I dont have any choice in weight ( but i need a 10/11) or type...ie floater, sinker........so if its no good fro my rod then i'll just have to flog it on e-bay!
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Post by turrifftackle on Feb 26, 2006 20:38:15 GMT
John
They are ok but some can be a little loose in the cage.
Ie the spool is not machined true.
They are not as good as the Condex they replace but should do your job.
I did spot a beaulite on e- bay that would be a better bet - albiet a bit heavier but a good workhorse and caught me plenty of fish in their day.
Once again check on availability as-- last year they stopped making them after March and although my order was placed in October they are still not available.
Frank
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Post by johnmac on Feb 26, 2006 21:01:27 GMT
thanks for the info guys! Im getting it for £20 with a spare spool and the fly line..... all are unused and boxed.... so i cant complain! John.
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Post by johnmac on Feb 26, 2006 22:32:19 GMT
I asked the guy for a sink tip, intermediate or a slow sink if i had any choice.....he says he will send me an intermediate #10....... what do you think?? is that any good for a 10/11 Oracle rod?? or would a #11 have been better? i dont know if its DT or WF or Spey or what??
Ive got the floater coming from turriff with the rod..... an ian Gordon?? so at least i'll have 2 lines to get me started!
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Post by kercock on Feb 27, 2006 22:31:59 GMT
John , a floater with a sink tip added will in most cases do the business in the area you are most likely to be having a quick cast of an evening,get the better of that set up before you go on to other set ups,each is progressively more difficult , .would be my advice.
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Post by johnmac on Feb 28, 2006 0:04:30 GMT
thanks Dennis! I have a few polytips ordered with my floating line..... one slow sink and one fast sink...... i thought that would be enough for me on the Ericht.... but seeing as the intermediate was free... what the hell!
I was out with the rod you lent me! ent down tonight...... Ericht is ankle deep..... so nt much chance of a fish... but i think i have the general jist!! Salmon beware! Dont think i'll get out for a few days.... weathers looking rough!
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