Awesome surprise

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22-05-2015, 08:27 PM
Maca49

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Awesome surprise

Had one out the box happen to me today, have taken an interest in fly fishing up again and had been telling a guy I'd helped out about it. Today he arrives with a collection of some awesome rods and reels to show me and then says this rod and reel will set you up and gave me the below, I said can't do that I'll have to pay you something! He replied he thought he was still on the winning side. I'm rapped! Can't wait for Taupo next weekend!
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22-05-2015, 08:31 PM
veitnamcam

I have no idea of that but you are obviously happy so I am happy for you :thumbsup:
22-05-2015, 08:38 PM
Maca49

Awesome on Flounder VC I'll bring it down in June, need anything at the field days?:ORLY:
22-05-2015, 08:40 PM
Maca49

It's really just fishn with Olde shit for giggles, adds to the atmosphere!
22-05-2015, 08:40 PM
Pengy

Pure class right there mate.
22-05-2015, 08:42 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I have no idea of that but you are obviously happy so I am happy for you :thumbsup:

Hardy's were once the kings of the fly fishing world. Their reels were finest english engineering and their rods were also pretty sweet. They are making a bit of a comeback now but have a bit of catching up to do.

Classy setup @Maca49
22-05-2015, 08:42 PM
Maca49

He had a couple of cane ones as well, they're old tech but they're awesome
22-05-2015, 08:43 PM
Pengy

Don't get them valued as you would probably never use them afterwards
22-05-2015, 08:45 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by Pengy

Don't get them valued as you would probably never use them afterwards

If they are English ones. There was a lot of Japanese split canes from certain eras and are not great value.
22-05-2015, 08:45 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

Hardy's were once the kings of the fly fishing world. Their reels were finest english engineering and their rods were also pretty sweet. They are making a bit of a comeback now but have a bit of catching up to do.

Classy setup @Maca49

Yep this isn't one of their great creations but not some thing I expected, I'll hang amongst all my Wheatley fly boxes, thanks:D
22-05-2015, 08:46 PM
P38

Good score alright @Maca49.

That's quality alright.

Look after it and it will see you out no problems.

Cheers
Pete
22-05-2015, 08:47 PM
Maca49

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwijames

If they are English ones. There was a lot of Japanese split canes from certain eras and are not great value.

He's been collecting them for a while and explained the jap split cane, had a top of the range Sage as well, what a beautiful feel they have!
22-05-2015, 08:49 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by P38

Good score alright @Maca49.

That's quality alright.

Look after it and it will see you out no problems.

Cheers
Pete

Shit I haven't got tim to look at it, another 5 yrs and I'm heading to 80 ginga thrash the shit out of it while I've got the strength;)
22-05-2015, 08:49 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Yep this isn't one of their great creations but not some thing I expected, I'll hang amongst all my Wheatley fly boxes, thanks:D

Would feel like flogging a limp noodle these days against the current super light and extreme speed rods. :thumbsup:

I was truly envious of some of my older mentors collections of Wheatley fly boxes.
22-05-2015, 08:54 PM
mikee

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Had one out the box happen to me today, have taken an interest in fly fishing up again and had been telling a guy I'd helped out about it. Today he arrives with a collection of some awesome rods and reels to show me and then says this rod and reel will set you up and gave me the below, I said can't do that I'll have to pay you something! He replied he thought he was still on the winning side. I'm rapped! Can't wait for Taupo next weekend!
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my dad still uses one of these but his reel was made here in NZ, Christchurch I believe. They are still a very nice rod even by todays standards.
22-05-2015, 08:54 PM
Maca49

Agree KJ but it's always good to use something with history, just incase when you cark you get a chance to hold the hand of the guy using that item every now and then when they, the inheriter is out there doing it:thumbsup:
22-05-2015, 08:56 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

Would feel like flogging a limp noodle these days against the current super light and extreme speed rods. :thumbsup:

I was truly envious of some of my older mentors collections of Wheatley fly boxes.

If I sell them I'll let you know:yaeh am not durnk:
22-05-2015, 09:00 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Agree KJ but it's always good to use something with history, just incase when you cark you get a chance to hold the hand of the guy using that item every now and then when they, the inheriter is out there doing it:thumbsup:

For sure. I just compensate for a lack of real skill with technology.
22-05-2015, 09:18 PM
Micky Duck

Am I right in seeing #6 as in 6 weight???? soft rod like that will be freakin awesome for down n across wee wet flies. I can do it with my #9 weight so a #6 will be a breeze
22-05-2015, 09:36 PM
Pengy

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

If they are English ones. There was a lot of Japanese split canes from certain eras and are not great value.

I didn't know that
22-05-2015, 09:39 PM
Pengy

I had a very nice custom built Hardy fibatube carbon 12 footer for Barbel fishing. It was a sweeeet rod but of no use to me in NZ, so I gave it to a guy called Hohepa
22-05-2015, 09:42 PM
Maca49

Is that how you got your Bill?
22-05-2015, 10:56 PM
veitnamcam

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Awesome on Flounder VC I'll bring it down in June, need anything at the field days?:ORLY:

A Colorado or Dmax would be nice :thumbsup:
22-05-2015, 10:59 PM
Pengy

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Is that how you got your Bill?

He uses it for soft baiting
22-05-2015, 11:05 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

A Colorado or Dmax would be nice :thumbsup:

Your taste is all in your mouth!
22-05-2015, 11:07 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by Pengy

He uses it for soft baiting

This rods a fibre tube I'll see how it goes, I've got a Kilwell Presentation in Taupo, will use this one round the BOP
22-05-2015, 11:11 PM
veitnamcam

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Your taste is all in your mouth!

where it should be:thumbsup: If it wasn't I would be targeting sand sharks and spiky dogs :D
22-05-2015, 11:14 PM
Maca49

I'd take the Toy over those two! Specially the Colorado, I had an 09 Colorado and loved the thing, but they cocked up it's replacement!!
22-05-2015, 11:18 PM
veitnamcam

09 nearly be a rodeo wouldn't it?
23-05-2015, 09:40 AM
Gapped axe

Nice rod. Fly fishing is on at the moment apparently.
23-05-2015, 01:38 PM
Dundee

Hope too see the results Maca:cool:
23-05-2015, 03:26 PM
Tommy

Affirmative, there are some damn good people in this world