TTLDSM. If it wasn't for the Solent Weed I would use it for 100% of my Hampshire fishing.

 

Mine is getting into lure fishing properly, and my Vectura 11'.
Caught an absurd amount of fish with it, and hardly blanked.
Best year ever. Revolutionised summer fishing. Cannot believe I waited so long now.

TTLDSM is stunning too, and can quite see why you love it so much. If I fished clean ground more I would be with you.

 

A 7oz Namix fixed wire lead mould. With long tail wires and thick nose wires I've never known a lead stick like them. They also cast without the usual wobble of this type of lead.

 

Casting reel down......so much more balanced!!!!

 

Casting reel down......so much more balanced!!!!

Hell yeah! Forgot about that!

 

My love of fishing ,,, got a bit same same for me recently but gotta admit I got the bug again and it's a nice feeling
Agree with namix leads too,,, what a great design and never had one pull out yet
Spider hitch shock leader knot,,,,, not new to fishin but new to me

 

My "old" Conoflex 13' MS Cobra has been in my garage for approx 25 years; having dusted it off and used it twice so far it is a fabulous fishing rod; I bought it along with an " MS Injection" (which I still have) from Mike McManus himself direct in my tournament casting days so has sentimental value; totally irreplaceable.

Peter.

 

Started collecting vintage rods and reels this year and now Im a full blown addict.

 

Got a Pacbay Hand Rod Wrapper for Christmas, brilliant! Starting a rebuild today.

 

My "old" Conoflex 13' MS Cobra has been in my garage for approx 25 years; having dusted it off and used it twice so far it is a fabulous fishing rod; I bought it along with an " MS Injection" (which I still have) from Mike McManus himself direct in my tournament casting days so has sentimental value; totally irreplaceable.

Peter.

Had the Cobra when they came out but the 12' version, would love a 13' even now, great rods.

 

Korda big grippa leads.......brilliant for shallow water estuary fishing in 3oz version

 

My tt ld sm great for fishing clean beaches , and zippo hand Warmers

 

Carbon drag washers.

 

Avet MXJ Raptors, no going back to single speed now ! A

 

Can I have 2 best things please?

To add to my TTLDSM I would like to add the casting lesson I had. I'd like to get at least one more of each in 2014.

 

Who did you have your casting lesson with mate?

 

Crack off colin on here mate.

 

A couple of things for me.

Fugu line. Did everything I asked of it and more.

Okuma magnetix reels. For the money they are untouchable.

Breakaway flat back sinkers. Cast as true and straight as a bullet and grip like s**t to a blanket. (Note, the plastic heads need to be fitted A LOT more securely before I buy another batch though) and I wish they would do them in proper sizes like 7 & 8 ozs

 

cono flex frenzy whot have been missing all these years , its the dogs goolys

 

Carbotex original line although the .355 is actually .38, it's pulled me away from Sufix Trit the last few months :victory:

 

Best buy of 2013 was a score of yellow's back in May which produced a few excellent bass on a high water when the weather was inclement.....

 

Has to be my latest reel.
I love the design and quality of Daiwa lure fishing reels and I have just picked up a new 3000 size Luvias reel to go with my 2500 size model.

 

Got to be my savagegear xlnt dropshot rod, stunning bit of kit.

 

best buy ..HSMs and circle hooks

 

Casting lessons, after 30 odd years (on and off) fishing, and frustration.Colin Olver "crackoffcolin" @castyourlead.com . Soooooooo wish i'd plucked up the courage years ago. He has helped my casting, end gear, catches...I would encourage any newbie, or like me! someone who may have battled through frustration, snap offs , lost kit, birds nests, thought's of packing it all in... So much more pleasure, not wondering every time you cast if your going to **** it up. And the money it saves in line, leaders, leads, rigs yadayadayada... If your struggling, get a few lessons, pick the blokes brains on any thing and everything it really does bear fruit!