The Complete Fisher Forum

[bucksflyfisher]

I was lucky enough to use one of the late Dave Wheeler's wonderful boat seats whilst at Chew earlier this year. What a revelation! Without doubt the most comfortable and stable boat seat I have ever used. I am aware that these are like hen's teeth these days but if anyone has one they would be prepared to part with I would be grateful if they would message me.

Alternatively does anyone know if anybody else is manufacturing anything similar? If not, and as I have time on my hands these days and decent workshop facilities, I might be tempted to try and knock something similar up for myself. I would be happy to make a few extra at the same time if anybody would be interested?

[arkle]

It wouldn't be to difficult to make up a similar seat & mounts, obviously denpending on the facilities you have. 1st thing to find is a seat - many dozens of them about, not only on ebay but there are many other sources. Then, get yourself a swivel base, if one is not already built onto your chosen folding seat. Then its just a matter of building the mounts, & see if you can make these fold as well, to save room in the car.
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Hi there, I have around 40 yrs exp. of tying flies, incl. some semi-pro work. I've taught at adult evening classes, written for and supplied photos for most U.K. fly magazines. Given talks/slide shows/lectures/demonstrations etc. Am founder and life pres. of local Fly Dressers Guild (27years), our members have won more prizes for tying than any other similar club, we've also won several national flyfishing comps. I look forward to both learning from and contributing to this highly respected forum.

[bucksflyfisher]

If I can't get one of Dave Wheeler's originals I'm definitely going to have a go at making something very like it. I've tried all the other seats but, in my opinion, none of the others come close in terms of stability and comfort. If I do get round to making one I'd be happy to make a few at he same time if anybody wanted one.

[arkle]

In the last 5 or more years, I've only seen one for sale & that was somewhere in Scotland. It was only advertised for a matter of about 3 days, so I think you'll be hyper lucky to find one.
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Hi there, I have around 40 yrs exp. of tying flies, incl. some semi-pro work. I've taught at adult evening classes, written for and supplied photos for most U.K. fly magazines. Given talks/slide shows/lectures/demonstrations etc. Am founder and life pres. of local Fly Dressers Guild (27years), our members have won more prizes for tying than any other similar club, we've also won several national flyfishing comps. I look forward to both learning from and contributing to this highly respected forum.

[BristolFlyer]

I've had mine 10 years. It is still in near perfect condition and very comfy,

Sorry, not selling though

While I remember - I was unloading my gear from the car a few years ago and chatting with the friendly gent next to me. I saw him eyeing my boat seat and I started saying how happy I was with it and what a good quality piece of kit it was. He replied "That is good to hear, seeing as I made it".