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Wayne
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I know a few people that are interested in becoming introduced to our sport. For them to give it a try they need a basic kit of equipment at a low budget.
Do you know where they can purchase a basic kit of rod, reel, line and accessories for around £30-£40.
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Yeah - Glasgow angling if you can handle the service !
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| Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Wayne,
I've just got my copy of FFFT and there's a few supplements with budget gear in them - perhaps try some of the shakespeare kit, seems to be ok stuff ?
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Wayne
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Cheers guys,
I think they like the advanced shakesphere kit from mullarky's and in their price range.
I do feel good promoting our sport. |
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I started with a Shakepeare kit, it was 9' 6" travel rod, £5 reel and a mill end line, with a wallet of flies included. Never had any problems with it at all, in fact I'd still be using the travel rod if I hadn't lost it somewhere 
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Got my first kit from them - Centurion one. Still chase the postman with it.
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waterwhipper
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Got that offer as well Graham, just wondering if I can justify another rod..... 
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I use yga for most of my kit. Very good company. 5 stars from me
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| YGA are doing an incredible deal at the moment. Cortland rod, with reel and line for £49. I think the extra is worth spending to get something you can use as you improve the usual 30-40 outfits are a little 'rustic'! the cortland deal is over 50% off. I'd go for it if i didnt already have 12 bloody rods and reels.! |
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I must admit that I order quite a bit of stuff from YGA. They do free delivery on the web orders and are normally pretty quick on the delivery.
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£35. gets you a vice,tools materials, a good hardback book, A years membership of the Fly Dressers Guild, 4 quality mags, discounts at many top suppliers, insurance +++++++++
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£35. gets you a vice,tools materials, a good hardback book, A years membership of the Fly Dressers Guild, 4 quality mags, discounts at many top suppliers, insurance +++++++++
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But not a rod, reel or line in sight 
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Sorry, misread the post - am overtired, slap wrist's etc.
On the other hand it's a free plug for the F.D.G. though.
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