New reel, why not treat myself

[Northern jock]

I’ve fancied a posh fly reel for a while and finally decided on one, ordered last week from Mortimer’s in Grantown, my local agent who beat any price i could see on the internet. And I prefer to put business locally.

Apparently the warranty doesn’t include a guarantee that I’ll catch the best brown trout ever, but it also doesn’t say I won’t. And I decided I deserved a wee present.

 

[Pops]

I don’t fish but that looks like a thing of beauty, I truly hope you enjoy it

 

[Robbi]

Fantastic reel tight lines Sir

 

[shuck raider]

Quality piece of kit You'll enjoy using that.
We all deserve a wee present. I just bought a 4/6 wt Danielsson Dry Fly reel at 30% off, direct from Sweden. Seems the factory were having a stock clearance and it fits nicely into the other sizes of Danielssons I already have. Christened it yesterday on the river with two wee brownies

 

[Aidan1150]

Great to 'see' you here Arthur. Mandy sends her fondest.

 

[gerarddwatts]

Good choice....an heirloom eventually!

 

[Oldrat]

And why not. No pockets in shrouds etc…

I no nuffink about them but it certainly looks superbly made.

 

[Guru Gora]

I know exactly nothing about fishing…..

But I do know that that thing is beautifully designed, made and packaged……

 

[Northern jock]

Yup, it’s a beautiful piece of engineering and art, and hopefully function. Even just the click as it reels out is a pleasure to hear.

 

[KMD]

When are you going to give it an outing then ?

 

[Robbi]

Yup, it’s a beautiful piece of engineering and art, and hopefully function. Even just the click as it reels out is a pleasure to hear.

Did you buy the travel fly rod ?

 

[AustinW]

Splendid stuff. I’d put it out on display as a work of art, which it really is. It’d be next to a Nitron shock, and a small set of Snap-On sockets. Good stuff is just brilliant

 

[Northern jock]

Planning a trip up to the lochs near Thurso where I’ve bought a permit for, if I don’t get out locally before then. I bought the wee travel rod and that was the excuse to buy a nice, compact reel.
And yes, nice kit is nice kit whether it’s a reel, a shock, a knife or whatever. The quality justifies the price.

 

[Pukmeister]

It’s great to be able to treat yourself now and then, regardless of whatever hobby or pleasure you enjoy. That fishing reel looks like something to cherish and enjoy.

Admittedly I’ve spent a bit more than perhaps I should on quality footwear, clothes and watches because I enjoy the feeling of being fit, groomed and well heeled.

Having lost a good pal to cancer not that long ago and having seen other friends and colleagues die young, I have no guilt in enjoying the fruits of my labours.

I spent enough years grafting to put two kids and my Wife through University, so now I have a bit of cash available, why not?

 

[King Rat]

I look forward to seeing it in the flesh at the 'fishing by motorbike' get together, whenever it happens!

 

[Guru Gora]

It’s great to be able to treat yourself now and then, regardless of whatever hobby or pleasure you enjoy. That fishing reel looks like something to cherish and enjoy.

Admittedly I’ve spent a bit more than perhaps I should on quality footwear, clothes and watches because I enjoy the feeling of being fit, groomed and well heeled.

Having lost a good pal to cancer not that long ago and having seen other friends and colleagues die young, I have no guilt in enjoying the fruits of my labours.

I spent enough years grafting to put two kids and my Wife through University, so now I have a bit of cash available, why not?

A fucking men to that

 

[Udders]

I know nothing about fly fishing but that looks like a very nice reel!

 

[gerarddwatts]

Of course I could run it in for you in S Uist....just bought the ferry tickets....May 25th...but as Lochboisdale hasn't seen a ferry for weeks its a bit of a lottery..

 

[boatman]

Splendid stuff. I’d put it out on display as a work of art, which it really is. It’d be next to a Nitron shock, and a small set of Snap-On sockets. Good stuff is just brilliant

The Nitron shock that I had made for my 800 DE VStrom ,,, is certainly an improvement - a quality item

 

[Sneldog]

Very nice indeed. Tight lines….