Anyone had any recent contact with Graeme at dymag? Spoke to him during lockdown in April, been trying to get in touch for a few months now to place the same order to absolutely no avail? Text/email/calls all being ignored? Is he still trading?
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Sure he is however all blanks coming from harrisons( as his does) are subject to long delays due to staff isolating etc , so it could be something to do with that ? But he would still answer you unless he is ill ?
Sure he is however all blanks coming from harrisons( as his does) are subject to long delays due to staff isolating etc , so it could be something to do with that ? But he would still answer you unless he is ill ?
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He is normally pretty good at replying particularly emails, I'm only after bank wear, buzz bars sticks and some stabilisers. Hope he is all well, just wondered if anyone else knew something I may not.
He is normally pretty good at replying particularly emails, I'm only after bank wear, buzz bars sticks and some stabilisers. Hope he is all well, just wondered if anyone else knew something I may not.
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I've emailed a few times enquiring on prices (don't know why they aren't just listed on the website), availibility or asking to order and have never had a reply.
Haven't bothered chasing someone to buy from them, would rather go elsewhere where your custom is appreciated.
I've emailed a few times enquiring on prices (don't know why they aren't just listed on the website), availibility or asking to order and have never had a reply.
Haven't bothered chasing someone to buy from them, would rather go elsewhere where your custom is appreciated.
I gave up. Emailed a quite few times now but never had a reply. He used to reply eventually but it s been months now and never heard anything. He has had quite a bit of money off me over the years. A quick reply is all thats required but nothing in 6 months is pretty crap. Hopefully he is well. Even if he just put something on his website saying he is not taking orders at the moment would be a start.
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I dont think you realise its a custom made product by 1 man who produces IMHO the best landing net in the world barr none
its not a factory mate your paying a top price for a top product and worth the wait he gets snowed under with enquiries
pretty much the same as the other legend who makes custom products to order Defiant MPS who also makes some of the best custom products in the world
and lets not forget with covid affecting everyone and every ones materials your gonna get delays but some things in life are worth waiting for
I just hope Graeme is well
I dont think you realise its a custom made product by 1 man who produces IMHO the best landing net in the world barr none
its not a factory mate your paying a top price for a top product and worth the wait he gets snowed under with enquiries
pretty much the same as the other legend who makes custom products to order Defiant MPS who also makes some of the best custom products in the world
and lets not forget with covid affecting everyone and every ones materials your gonna get delays but some things in life are worth waiting for
I just hope Graeme is well
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Well said
Well said
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I know it's not a factory, I know what they sell and also I'm not your mate.
Not replying to potential paying customers isn't really the best way to run a business though. The other company you reference, defiant mps are helpful, give prices and respond to emails.
I know it's not a factory, I know what they sell and also I'm not your mate.
Not replying to potential paying customers isn't really the best way to run a business though. The other company you reference, defiant mps are helpful, give prices and respond to emails.
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There could be a genuine reason he is not replying.I just hope with everything that is going on its nothing serious
There could be a genuine reason he is not replying.I just hope with everything that is going on its nothing serious
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I agree, hope he is well. Just wanted to ask to see if anyone one here may know him or have been in contact with him, I last spoke to him just before lockdown. It does become somewhat frustrating when trying to place an order for the best part of 6 months, especially when you know it's the best available and don't want to chop it in for anything else 🤷🏻♂️
I agree, hope he is well. Just wanted to ask to see if anyone one here may know him or have been in contact with him, I last spoke to him just before lockdown. It does become somewhat frustrating when trying to place an order for the best part of 6 months, especially when you know it's the best available and don't want to chop it in for anything else 🤷🏻♂️
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There may well be a decent reason - I don't know as never chased them up.
Was simply relaying my experiences in line with what the original poster asked.
There may well be a decent reason - I don't know as never chased them up.
Was simply relaying my experiences in line with what the original poster asked.
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I hope you get it sorted out,I have the one of his landing nets and love it
I hope you get it sorted out,I have the one of his landing nets and love it
How much are his nets, roughly?
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I think mine was £272 plus delivery
I think mine was £272 plus delivery
I have a free spirit hi-S. Is it that much better?
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Its the best net I have ever used,it took me months to justify buying one.The first time I used it I soon realised it was money well spent.The handle is very stiff making it so easy to manoeuvre in the water and netting fish a doddle
Its the best net I have ever used,it took me months to justify buying one.The first time I used it I soon realised it was money well spent.The handle is very stiff making it so easy to manoeuvre in the water and netting fish a doddle
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Well firstly let's hope he's ok.
I would like to think being a one man band, probably swamped with work as I can imagine a lot f folk are treating themselves during these uncertain times and xmas is not far away.
Last heard from him in June.
Well firstly let's hope he's ok.
I would like to think being a one man band, probably swamped with work as I can imagine a lot f folk are treating themselves during these uncertain times and xmas is not far away.
Last heard from him in June.
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Yes it was all your fault,im so glad I took the plunge though
Yes it was all your fault,im so glad I took the plunge though
being honest if I had to name one item of tackle that I was glad I bought and one that can physically help me put a fish on the bank its got to be my Dymag Mk 2 landing net
its possible to hold the very end and hold it at arms length and its at light as possible zero droop on the arms its in one word PERFECTION
its possible to hold the very end and hold it at arms length and its at light as possible zero droop on the arms its in one word PERFECTION
why are the prices not listed on the site? is it supposed to a secret.
great products or not, not responding to enquiries because you are busy, is bad customer service. if its due to illness etc then that's different, but surely an auto reply could be set up on the email system to let people know what is going on.
great products or not, not responding to enquiries because you are busy, is bad customer service. if its due to illness etc then that's different, but surely an auto reply could be set up on the email system to let people know what is going on.
We are a fickle bunch 
,,,,, Certain companies not responding everyone would be up in arms and slating them (Cotswold rods as an example) .... yet others get continual benefit of the doubt 
. For me (illness aside) there is no excuse for no communication
,,,,, Certain companies not responding everyone would be up in arms and slating them (Cotswold rods as an example) .... yet others get continual benefit of the doubt . For me (illness aside) there is no excuse for no communication
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also I'm not your mate.
Just no need for that. Gerry was conversing ffs. Get a grip.
Back on topic, it took me months to pull the trigger on buying the dymag due to price. After owning it for a few weeks it took me 5 mins to decide to get another to replace my spare net. They're brilliant.
also I'm not your mate.
Just no need for that. Gerry was conversing ffs. Get a grip.
Back on topic, it took me months to pull the trigger on buying the dymag due to price. After owning it for a few weeks it took me 5 mins to decide to get another to replace my spare net. They're brilliant.
3 years on and can honestly say I've never got to use the thing.
Edit - I had the stalker landing net at 38” with the extension of 3ft handle making 9ft in total.
Edit - I had the stalker landing net at 38” with the extension of 3ft handle making 9ft in total.
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I need a new mesh, emailed him to try and get a replacement but no response.
I need a new mesh, emailed him to try and get a replacement but no response.
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I've dealt with both funnily enough. Don't get me started on Cotswolds rods. There's a stark difference between making false promises and then going missing when said promise is never going to be made, and struggling to get an order in. One thing I can vouch for dymag is once your order is made, a date has been given for delivery, they turn up on time every time. No excuses, like I said in original post, I haven't actually placed an order, but just looking to top up an ever growing collection of his bits, perhaps once I get through I'll get extra just in case for future 😂
I've dealt with both funnily enough. Don't get me started on Cotswolds rods. There's a stark difference between making false promises and then going missing when said promise is never going to be made, and struggling to get an order in. One thing I can vouch for dymag is once your order is made, a date has been given for delivery, they turn up on time every time. No excuses, like I said in original post, I haven't actually placed an order, but just looking to top up an ever growing collection of his bits, perhaps once I get through I'll get extra just in case for future 😂
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Well having looked on google I think it's fair assumption to make he's probably busy
Between 13 May 2020, when the restrictions were lifted, and 9 June 2020 over 335,000 licences were sold compared to 142,000 licences sold from the start of the year to end of March 2020. This also represents a rise of over 200,000 more than the same period last year.
Well having looked on google I think it's fair assumption to make he's probably busy
Between 13 May 2020, when the restrictions were lifted, and 9 June 2020 over 335,000 licences were sold compared to 142,000 licences sold from the start of the year to end of March 2020. This also represents a rise of over 200,000 more than the same period last year.
Im in the market for a spare landing net to go along side my free spirit net, I was looking at a dymag net or a N.S.R landing net/ sling by evolution tackle. I'll be completely honest I much prefer the design of the NSR net just like the idea of it turning into a sling each time without having to move fish around and comes with a spare aswell. BUT I would have no problem getting another type if recommended
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Not half. If a shop doesn't reply in 10 minutes you get a post on here slating them. Yet these characters don't bother replying for months, or keep your gear with zero contact (the guy who fixes alarms) and it's all fine. All it takes is a few minutes a day replying to customers, it's not as if Dymag have 2 or 300 emails a day is it..
Not half. If a shop doesn't reply in 10 minutes you get a post on here slating them. Yet these characters don't bother replying for months, or keep your gear with zero contact (the guy who fixes alarms) and it's all fine. All it takes is a few minutes a day replying to customers, it's not as if Dymag have 2 or 300 emails a day is it..
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You reckon these new anglers are buying Dymag gear?
You reckon these new anglers are buying Dymag gear?
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I would imagine that they havent even heard of dymag.
I would imagine that they havent even heard of dymag.
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Agree he makes the best nets available as ive had 3 off him over the years and numerous other things but ive emailed Graeme numerous times over the last 6 months and never had a single reply. I know he is a one man band but thats plenty time to send and email back. Keith at mps is a one man band and his communication is superb. Hopefully he is fit and well. Even if he just put something on his website saying he is not taking any orders at the moment would be a start.
Agree he makes the best nets available as ive had 3 off him over the years and numerous other things but ive emailed Graeme numerous times over the last 6 months and never had a single reply. I know he is a one man band but thats plenty time to send and email back. Keith at mps is a one man band and his communication is superb. Hopefully he is fit and well. Even if he just put something on his website saying he is not taking any orders at the moment would be a start.
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Hi Matt
We discussed the mesh maybe 18 months ago - consensus was its same as the Solar net.
Hi Matt
We discussed the mesh maybe 18 months ago - consensus was its same as the Solar net.
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Plenty of numptys with all the gear and no idea..
Think he's in his 60s lets hope he's ok.
Plenty of numptys with all the gear and no idea..
Think he's in his 60s lets hope he's ok.
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It's the way of the world now since faceache
Everyone wants instant answers
Order something on the internet and they want it the same day if not an hour after they push the button.
Too much sniping on here since COVID started as well.
Get a life and get out.
It's the way of the world now since faceache
Everyone wants instant answers
Order something on the internet and they want it the same day if not an hour after they push the button.
Too much sniping on here since COVID started as well.
Get a life and get out.
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once your order is made, a date has been given for delivery, they turn up on time every time.
Hermes isn't used then
once your order is made, a date has been given for delivery, they turn up on time every time.
Hermes isn't used then
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Well no. Mere Man has been trying to contact him for months. Stuart666 for 6 months. Not a day or two. At what point do you have to concede that his communication is complete garbage
Well no. Mere Man has been trying to contact him for months. Stuart666 for 6 months. Not a day or two. At what point do you have to concede that his communication is complete garbage
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Concur the PlayStation generation.
I do hope Graeme is ok and can continue with his great work.
Concur the PlayStation generation.
I do hope Graeme is ok and can continue with his great work.
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If your last 2 posts are a dig at me I suggest you grow up. I never come on here to berate dymag or Graeme, I've had nothing but a good experience with him and his kit, hence wanting to purchase more. I appreciate the fact it's hand made, and doesn't come at the click of a button so with the following he has on here it seemed a suitable place to ask if he is still trading or not. Which obviously remains to be seen as plenty of people have struggled to contact him aswell. Fingers crossed he is ok regardless of whether he's still knocking up tackle or not, it's really not the end of the world if he's packed it in, albeit a great shame as his kit is some of the finest available.
If your last 2 posts are a dig at me I suggest you grow up. I never come on here to berate dymag or Graeme, I've had nothing but a good experience with him and his kit, hence wanting to purchase more. I appreciate the fact it's hand made, and doesn't come at the click of a button so with the following he has on here it seemed a suitable place to ask if he is still trading or not. Which obviously remains to be seen as plenty of people have struggled to contact him aswell. Fingers crossed he is ok regardless of whether he's still knocking up tackle or not, it's really not the end of the world if he's packed it in, albeit a great shame as his kit is some of the finest available.
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i last spoke to Graeme by email on October 15, when he gave UPS shipping details of ordered landing nets. The nets supplied are superb and not comparable to any other landing net on the market, a class on its own.
i last spoke to Graeme by email on October 15, when he gave UPS shipping details of ordered landing nets. The nets supplied are superb and not comparable to any other landing net on the market, a class on its own.
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So not ill then, just really bad customer service.
So not ill then, just really bad customer service.
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Never had com problem with Graeme
Never had com problem with Graeme
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At least he is ok.
I've never had a problem with him.
He told me how much the net was, including spare arms and mesh.
Factored in whipping that I supplied.
Gave me a date for when it would be ready - then phoned me a few days before and gave me courier details.
And like so many others have said - it's the best net out there - once you have one the price or quality are never an issue.
At least he is ok.
I've never had a problem with him.
He told me how much the net was, including spare arms and mesh.
Factored in whipping that I supplied.
Gave me a date for when it would be ready - then phoned me a few days before and gave me courier details.
And like so many others have said - it's the best net out there - once you have one the price or quality are never an issue.
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Chris brown nets definately compare with dymag and yes i have both.But then they are both produced with harrison blanks so they would be excellent.
Chris brown nets definately compare with dymag and yes i have both.But then they are both produced with harrison blanks so they would be excellent.
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Have also Chris B & Dymag, dymag other dimension.
Have also Chris B & Dymag, dymag other dimension.
In reply to Post #45
I am afraid that I agree with you.
Not responding for months on end is just down right rude and poor customer relations.
No matter how great the product is, politeness costs nothing.
I am afraid that I agree with you.
Not responding for months on end is just down right rude and poor customer relations.
No matter how great the product is, politeness costs nothing.
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In my case it certainly wasnt "months on end".
Very good contact until my specification was sorted - once I paid then still good contact arranging getting my whipping thread to him. Once he had the thread then I left him alone for 6 weeks (or whatever it was) while he built the net. He called me when it was ready for delivery. What is there to complain about.
Sometimes you just have to be patient and let them get on with it.
In my case it certainly wasnt "months on end".
Very good contact until my specification was sorted - once I paid then still good contact arranging getting my whipping thread to him. Once he had the thread then I left him alone for 6 weeks (or whatever it was) while he built the net. He called me when it was ready for delivery. What is there to complain about.
Sometimes you just have to be patient and let them get on with it.
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There is no defence of terrible service Tony.
My first Dymag net was purchased many years ago and nothing else matches it.
I praised the company personally and on this forum years ago.
When I asked about a replacement net over a year ago I got no reply. I have since followed this up with two other requests. Nothing, not even an acknowledgement in over a year.
No matter how great the product, this is shocking treatment of an old customer. There is just no excuse.
There is no defence of terrible service Tony.
My first Dymag net was purchased many years ago and nothing else matches it.
I praised the company personally and on this forum years ago.
When I asked about a replacement net over a year ago I got no reply. I have since followed this up with two other requests. Nothing, not even an acknowledgement in over a year.
No matter how great the product, this is shocking treatment of an old customer. There is just no excuse.
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Sorry but there no excuse for me, I understand he is a one man band but no reply in months or even over a year for some? Sorry I'd rather spend my money elsewhere that actually appreciate my money or even have the decency to reply to people every now and then
Sorry but there no excuse for me, I understand he is a one man band but no reply in months or even over a year for some? Sorry I'd rather spend my money elsewhere that actually appreciate my money or even have the decency to reply to people every now and then
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I'm just telling my experience with Graeme.
Mesh is same as Solar mesh - so that's easy. (Just buy from johnson Ross or where ever)
I would have called Graeme out of courtesy - if I couldnt get hold of him - then I would have bought the same thing elsewhere. Even now there are several sellers on e-bay with Solar mesh in stock. I certainly wouldnt have waited a year.
I'm just calm about it all.
If I cant get hold of someone to buy something, I just go elsewhere - it's not a big issue.
I'm just telling my experience with Graeme.
Mesh is same as Solar mesh - so that's easy. (Just buy from johnson Ross or where ever)
I would have called Graeme out of courtesy - if I couldnt get hold of him - then I would have bought the same thing elsewhere. Even now there are several sellers on e-bay with Solar mesh in stock. I certainly wouldnt have waited a year.
I'm just calm about it all.
If I cant get hold of someone to buy something, I just go elsewhere - it's not a big issue.
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i last spoke to Graeme by email on October 15
Maybe he has delegated someone else to do this?
Has anyone telephoned him the number is on the website?
I've never dealt with him but if he used to be ok but all of a sudden it's got difficult maybe something has happened in his life? Yes he should let people know but maybe that 'something' is preventing him.
If that's not the case then don't give him your business.
i last spoke to Graeme by email on October 15
Maybe he has delegated someone else to do this?
Has anyone telephoned him the number is on the website?
I've never dealt with him but if he used to be ok but all of a sudden it's got difficult maybe something has happened in his life? Yes he should let people know but maybe that 'something' is preventing him.
If that's not the case then don't give him your business.
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Well done Bob - sums up what I feel too.
Take another Beta Blocker and move on
Well done Bob - sums up what I feel too.
Take another Beta Blocker and move on
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Never had a problem getting stuff ordered and delivered from Graeme!
I believe he's a one man band and contact can be difficult but he's not on here to defend himself but hey ho lets slag his business off.
If he's taken money and not delivered yes lets go for it but if he's not replying to enquiries thats a different story. Maybe he is swamped with work or enquiries from tyre kickers, who knows
Can only praise his work and results and everything i have had from him is spot on and worth the wait, but its not a lift off the shelf service
Never had a problem getting stuff ordered and delivered from Graeme!
I believe he's a one man band and contact can be difficult but he's not on here to defend himself but hey ho lets slag his business off.
If he's taken money and not delivered yes lets go for it but if he's not replying to enquiries thats a different story. Maybe he is swamped with work or enquiries from tyre kickers, who knows
Can only praise his work and results and everything i have had from him is spot on and worth the wait, but its not a lift off the shelf service
In reply to Post #48
Graeme's landing net poles haven't been made by Harrison for some years now.
Graeme's landing net poles haven't been made by Harrison for some years now.
In reply to Post #58
Really ? Who makes them ?
Really ? Who makes them ?
Having had a issue with a mk3 landing net arm a few weeks back, Graeme couldn't have been more help, even posting the arm back to Harrison for them to take a look, to double check the carbon. Communication has been fantastic from start to finish, answering emails promptly and even ringing me one morning last week to let me know how everything was going.
Having also experienced earlier in the year unanswered emails and calls, I can only think he's back up and running again.
Having also experienced earlier in the year unanswered emails and calls, I can only think he's back up and running again.
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An issue with the worlds greatest net??? Is there no hope for anyone anymore? Glad it got sorted quickly for you mate.
So dymag, the cultist of cult brands, uses solar mesh, and Harrison arms? Guessing the handle is Harrison aswell then. So what does mr dymag do to make this net so amazing, apart from charge loads for it? Is the spreader block machined in house?
What now makes this net worth so much more than a solar bowline net for example, as I've seen the mesh moving through water easily, described as being one of the better features of the dymag many times?
An issue with the worlds greatest net??? Is there no hope for anyone anymore? Glad it got sorted quickly for you mate.
So dymag, the cultist of cult brands, uses solar mesh, and Harrison arms? Guessing the handle is Harrison aswell then. So what does mr dymag do to make this net so amazing, apart from charge loads for it? Is the spreader block machined in house?
What now makes this net worth so much more than a solar bowline net for example, as I've seen the mesh moving through water easily, described as being one of the better features of the dymag many times?
In reply to Post #61
You need to buy one Paul.
You need to buy one Paul.
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People that have never used one will never understand
People that have never used one will never understand
In reply to Post #63
Id rather have harrison arms and a handle built to my own spec to match my rods and buy a sloar mesh and save £150.
Id rather have harrison arms and a handle built to my own spec to match my rods and buy a sloar mesh and save £150.
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I got the stalker one and it came with a JRC mesh; couldn't give a rat's arse about the mesh to be honest. I was more interested in the design of the whole stalker getup. A pal has got the Harrison net, god I laugh at its inferiority. And like I keep telling him, it's alright, but it ain't a Dymag is it.
Until you've got his kit in your hot little hands...
The Dymag Mobile kit is the proper nuts!
I got the stalker one and it came with a JRC mesh; couldn't give a rat's arse about the mesh to be honest. I was more interested in the design of the whole stalker getup. A pal has got the Harrison net, god I laugh at its inferiority. And like I keep telling him, it's alright, but it ain't a Dymag is it.
Until you've got his kit in your hot little hands...
The Dymag Mobile kit is the proper nuts!
In reply to Post #61
Graeme owns the mandrels that his nets and rods are rolled on. He designs and has made the metalware for his range of tackle and then assembles the components himself.
Graeme owns the mandrels that his nets and rods are rolled on. He designs and has made the metalware for his range of tackle and then assembles the components himself.
In reply to Post #64
Done that too,so my spare net matches my aviators.My dymag has black writing and red whipping so matches also
Done that too,so my spare net matches my aviators.My dymag has black writing and red whipping so matches also
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Id have thought the carbon used would be what makes the difference to arms and handles more than what mandrels are used.
But what your getting at is Harrison will make products for someone else, that are superior to their own?
Id have thought the carbon used would be what makes the difference to arms and handles more than what mandrels are used.
But what your getting at is Harrison will make products for someone else, that are superior to their own?
In reply to Post #63
Exactly this, even though I do own one. Lol.
Exactly this, even though I do own one. Lol.
In reply to Post #68
So it's made up of Harrison parts and a Solar mesh (which is probably not made exclusively for Solar).
So the 'special' bit must be how it's all put together? Surely this Greame chap is not only person in the country or the world to be able to do this?
So it's made up of Harrison parts and a Solar mesh (which is probably not made exclusively for Solar).
So the 'special' bit must be how it's all put together? Surely this Greame chap is not only person in the country or the world to be able to do this?
In reply to Post #70
I own a few nets but was gifted a personalised mk3 dymag net a couple of Christmas's ago and its a truly incredible net. It's so light, extremely stiff and the arms and block are so easy to disassemble. Mega expensive bit of kit but incredible to use
I own a few nets but was gifted a personalised mk3 dymag net a couple of Christmas's ago and its a truly incredible net. It's so light, extremely stiff and the arms and block are so easy to disassemble. Mega expensive bit of kit but incredible to use
In reply to Post #70
Harrison make the parts on Dymag Mandrels to Dymag spec and because of design ownership I doubt t Harrison can make them for Joe blogs .
I cant believe I writing this from a hospital bed.
Get real guys - buy the net or dont buy the net nobody gives monkeys toss if you buy it or not. Your loss if you dont.
Harrison make the parts on Dymag Mandrels to Dymag spec and because of design ownership I doubt t Harrison can make them for Joe blogs .
I cant believe I writing this from a hospital bed.
Get real guys - buy the net or dont buy the net nobody gives monkeys toss if you buy it or not. Your loss if you dont.
To anyone that has used knows about the nets is there much difference between the mk2 and mk3 and which do people prefer?
In reply to Post #72
I agree
And I dont see my Mk 2 Dymag net as a cult net ?
as some one has mentioned and I dont give a flying fig where or how it is made !
All I care about is the fact I am using the very best net on the planet IMHO
No question the most tense moment is at the landing net stage and I KNOW this net has massively helped in this process the extreme lightness and the superb rigidi arms with zero droop its a joy to use
I agree
And I dont see my Mk 2 Dymag net as a cult net ?
as some one has mentioned and I dont give a flying fig where or how it is made !All I care about is the fact I am using the very best net on the planet IMHO
No question the most tense moment is at the landing net stage and I KNOW this net has massively helped in this process the extreme lightness and the superb rigidi arms with zero droop its a joy to use
In reply to Post #74
Thanks Gerry!
Thanks Gerry!
In reply to Post #72
Hope you are ok
Hope you are ok
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hope its nothing serious mate and you get well soon
hope its nothing serious mate and you get well soon
In reply to Post #72
They certainly cant make them for anyone else
Get better soon
They certainly cant make them for anyone else
Get better soon
In reply to Post #77
Thanks gentlemen
Just a load of stones in my bladder trying to cut their way out cos they are too big to come the proper way!!
Getting a lazer and camera fed into my bladder in the morning - you can guess the route they are taking!!
Hopefully home in the afternoon
Thanks gentlemen
Just a load of stones in my bladder trying to cut their way out cos they are too big to come the proper way!!
Getting a lazer and camera fed into my bladder in the morning - you can guess the route they are taking!!
Hopefully home in the afternoon
In reply to Post #79
Ouch.. Hope it goes OK Tony, I've had the camera myself so I know about the burn afterwards
Ouch.. Hope it goes OK Tony, I've had the camera myself so I know about the burn afterwards
In reply to Post #79
Good luck, all goes well and get better soon.
Good luck, all goes well and get better soon.
In reply to Post #81
Thanks boys
And thanks ian for putting my mind at rest
Lol
Thanks boys
And thanks ian for putting my mind at rest
Lol
In reply to Post #72
And what makes the mandrel so special, its a piece of metal that carbon is wrapped around when rolling it isnt it? As i said before, surely the carbon used is far more important than the piece of metal its rolled around? Im not particularly knowledgable with this stuff, but surely there isnt much they can do to make one mandrel different to another
Hope it all goes well mate
And what makes the mandrel so special, its a piece of metal that carbon is wrapped around when rolling it isnt it? As i said before, surely the carbon used is far more important than the piece of metal its rolled around? Im not particularly knowledgable with this stuff, but surely there isnt much they can do to make one mandrel different to another
Hope it all goes well mate
In reply to Post #83
But there is a diameter, possibly different diameter at each end thickness, tapered thickness, weight of cloth. - I am sure Dymag had to pay for several mandrels before he got it right and many different arms before he got the right design.
Time to sleep.
Thanks
But there is a diameter, possibly different diameter at each end thickness, tapered thickness, weight of cloth. - I am sure Dymag had to pay for several mandrels before he got it right and many different arms before he got the right design.
Time to sleep.
Thanks
In reply to Post #83
The amount of people that actually produce anything solely in house is very very limited. Harrison make blanks for many brands, rod builders each to there own specification, I highly doubt any of them actually made there own mandrels too they just get made something that's of Harrison's own doing and ok'd by the buyer. It's a niche market he operates from, not everyone wants it and that's ok but his bits are of the highest quality I've ever used, and what makes it even better, not every Tom dick and harry have dymag bits or have even heard of it. For the record too I've heard back from him, personal problems set back taking orders and I can accept that just fine, he's human after all and a lovely bloke who genuinely couldn't apologise enough when he called me.
The amount of people that actually produce anything solely in house is very very limited. Harrison make blanks for many brands, rod builders each to there own specification, I highly doubt any of them actually made there own mandrels too they just get made something that's of Harrison's own doing and ok'd by the buyer. It's a niche market he operates from, not everyone wants it and that's ok but his bits are of the highest quality I've ever used, and what makes it even better, not every Tom dick and harry have dymag bits or have even heard of it. For the record too I've heard back from him, personal problems set back taking orders and I can accept that just fine, he's human after all and a lovely bloke who genuinely couldn't apologise enough when he called me.
In reply to Post #85
Excellent and factually correct post 👍
Excellent and factually correct post 👍
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In reply to Post #79
Hope you feel better soon, Tony.
Hope you feel better soon, Tony.
Just bumping this up.....tried getting hold of Graeme but looks like he is still being elusive! Anyone else had any comms with him recently?
In reply to Post #89
No, I have given up now.
No, I have given up now.
He was on WhatsApp Thursday morning
In reply to Post #91
Stalker......
Stalker......
In reply to Post #92
I only looked to see for you lot,perhaps he just doesn't want talk to you
I only looked to see for you lot,perhaps he just doesn't want talk to you
In reply to Post #93
.........course you did mate
.........course you did mate
In reply to Post #94
Hey I'm ok I have got my landing net,I don't need contact him
Hey I'm ok I have got my landing net,I don't need contact him
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I'll give you 100 quid for it......take it or leave it
I'll give you 100 quid for it......take it or leave it
In reply to Post #97
I think I will give that a miss
I think I will give that a miss
In reply to Post #92
I got the stalker, pretty quick too.
I got the stalker, pretty quick too.
In reply to Post #99
has anyone been in contact with him recently? Am aware of issues earlier in the year and don't want to waste my time if there are still contact issues. Thanks.
has anyone been in contact with him recently? Am aware of issues earlier in the year and don't want to waste my time if there are still contact issues. Thanks.
In reply to Post #100
Was quite a few years ago when I received mine but communication was really good and quick back then. Not had the need to contact him since. Sorry unable be more helpful.
Was quite a few years ago when I received mine but communication was really good and quick back then. Not had the need to contact him since. Sorry unable be more helpful.
In reply to Post #100
Tried calling, e mailing and texting about a month ago with no response at all. Still want a net but impossible to order one !
Tried calling, e mailing and texting about a month ago with no response at all. Still want a net but impossible to order one !
If I pack up carp fishing mine might end up on here forsale
In reply to Post #103
packing up?? everything OK mate
packing up?? everything OK mate
In reply to Post #104
Recovery from my stroke just not going as quick as I would like.Vision in left eye is pissing me off and still can't drive yet
Recovery from my stroke just not going as quick as I would like.Vision in left eye is pissing me off and still can't drive yet
In reply to Post #105
Oh my life mate never realised you'd had a stroke. Hope that you go on as well as can be and that you're back on track shortly. All the best mate.
Oh my life mate never realised you'd had a stroke. Hope that you go on as well as can be and that you're back on track shortly. All the best mate.
In reply to Post #105
Sorry to hear that Tony.
Don't go selling all your gear, there's always a way and when you find it you'll be glad you didn't.
Sorry to hear that Tony.
Don't go selling all your gear, there's always a way and when you find it you'll be glad you didn't.
Cheers guys,I have got ways of still going but I don't want to have to rely on others.
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I know he cant get any blanks , all of us are struggling , what i dont know is why he wont answer his phone or emails !
I know he cant get any blanks , all of us are struggling , what i dont know is why he wont answer his phone or emails !
In reply to Post #105
Sorry to hear that , dont rush anything and take time to get back to health.
Sorry to hear that , dont rush anything and take time to get back to health.
In reply to Post #111
In reply to Post #108
Tony
I am shocked and sorry to hear of your stroke mate but I DO know a stroke can be cured with treatment as a mate had one and took a while but he is back to normal so FFS dont go selling your gear and as far as relying on others we have to accept the fact we do need help and good mates come shining thru think positive it goes a long way wishing you a speedy recovery mate
Tony
I am shocked and sorry to hear of your stroke mate but I DO know a stroke can be cured with treatment as a mate had one and took a while but he is back to normal so FFS dont go selling your gear and as far as relying on others we have to accept the fact we do need help and good mates come shining thru think positive it goes a long way wishing you a speedy recovery mate
In reply to Post #113
Thanks Gerry,I hope everything is going well with your treatment too .I know I have been lucky to not have had alot more wrong with me after the stroke,im just impatient and want to be better and know I can drive again
Thanks Gerry,I hope everything is going well with your treatment too
.I know I have been lucky to not have had alot more wrong with me after the stroke,im just impatient and want to be better and know I can drive again
In reply to Post #114
Don't go selling your gear buddy I'm sure your mates/ family won't mind helping it's what we are here for, my dad has bad copd he really struggles with it sometimes when we go I take all his stuff to the pegs for him and set his bivvy up for him, bait up for him sometimes and even put the fish back for him. I make it as easy as I can for him so all he needs to do is set his pod, rods and smaller bits up then cast out. There is always someone who is willing to help you mate.
If you lived closer I'd even help out I don't like seeing someone missing out on something they enjoy, I hope you recover well and be back out soon enough
Don't go selling your gear buddy I'm sure your mates/ family won't mind helping it's what we are here for, my dad has bad copd he really struggles with it sometimes when we go I take all his stuff to the pegs for him and set his bivvy up for him, bait up for him sometimes and even put the fish back for him. I make it as easy as I can for him so all he needs to do is set his pod, rods and smaller bits up then cast out. There is always someone who is willing to help you mate.
If you lived closer I'd even help out I don't like seeing someone missing out on something they enjoy, I hope you recover well and be back out soon enough
In reply to Post #105
Wishing you a speedy recovery buddy 👍🏻
Wishing you a speedy recovery buddy 👍🏻
In reply to Post #115
Thanks mate,my wife will take me for my 48hr sessions and my mates will for day sessions.I just hate not being able just do it myself,im sure I will get there
Thanks mate,my wife will take me for my 48hr sessions and my mates will for day sessions.I just hate not being able just do it myself,im sure I will get there
In reply to Post #116
Cheers mate
Cheers mate
As you're aware my Mrs has had lots of TIA strokes.
Because of all the medications/steroids that she was on her weight ballooned. She later had a gastric bypass operation ‘not through compulsive eating but through the medications that she was on/still on' To get a referral for an operation though on the NHS you have to play the system by telling them you're a compulsive eater.
After the operation this left her with only certain foods that she could digest which in all honesty were unhealthy foods such as cheese, chocolate, sweets etc etc. There were lots n lots of different foods that would make her vomit so it became trial n error if you like. The vomiting in turn caused a prolapsed womb. She went to go see a consultant over this at the hospital but unfortunately once again was ‘another long story' let down badly as this person was reluctant to put her under the knife to operate on the prolapse because the vomiting thereafter would only cause it to drop again. She stated that she would discuss with her colleagues the best way forward and would be back in contact and yet here we are some 7 years or so later and still not a word from her.
Prior to seeing this consultant regards the vomiting she went to see the stroke consultant at the hospital who wasn't convinced that these were strokes she was having as she at that time was so young but would look into this further and be in touch, but never ever did.
For the first stroke she had ‘TIA' she was given the blood clot busting treatment within the timeframe. For the next 5 TIA's that she had we would call 999 and she would be taken into hospital only to then be told that because she was on all the available medications going that there is nothing further that they could do. Thereafter, along with being totally/ignorantly let down by two consultants she doesn't even go to the hospital any longer because quite frankly in her words they've let her down badly. She's had a further 20 plus TIA's but none recent as further below may explain the reason why.
Looking back after the gastric bypass operation she wasn't given any guidance whatsoever regards dietary/nutrition but just simply left to soldier on which in turn lead to her weight ballooning.
Any stressful situations along with heat could well bring on a TIA to which 8/9 times out of 10 it would.
Her weight ballooned that much due to the cheese, chocolates, sweets etc etc that some 3 months ago she tried the Cambridge 1-1 diet which provides the right type of foods to suit her. My first thoughts were great, give it a try but with all the medications and steroids that you're on then don't expect to lose weight quickly or if at all.
Some 3 months later and in that time she has lost 35lbs, no vomiting, we've had warm weather, her brother has passed away ‘funeral tomorrow' which she's seeing having a detrimental impact on both her mother and father and most importantly NO TIA's.
That to me just isn't coincidence as just goes to show the importance of foods for your body. The Cambridge 1-1 diet gets adjusted to suit her body/weight loss as she goes along.
Good luck Bradders, good luck all who may be in this situation of suffering a stroke/s and hopefully it's given a little food for thought as to how strokes can/could be managed.
Because of all the medications/steroids that she was on her weight ballooned. She later had a gastric bypass operation ‘not through compulsive eating but through the medications that she was on/still on' To get a referral for an operation though on the NHS you have to play the system by telling them you're a compulsive eater.
After the operation this left her with only certain foods that she could digest which in all honesty were unhealthy foods such as cheese, chocolate, sweets etc etc. There were lots n lots of different foods that would make her vomit so it became trial n error if you like. The vomiting in turn caused a prolapsed womb. She went to go see a consultant over this at the hospital but unfortunately once again was ‘another long story' let down badly as this person was reluctant to put her under the knife to operate on the prolapse because the vomiting thereafter would only cause it to drop again. She stated that she would discuss with her colleagues the best way forward and would be back in contact and yet here we are some 7 years or so later and still not a word from her.
Prior to seeing this consultant regards the vomiting she went to see the stroke consultant at the hospital who wasn't convinced that these were strokes she was having as she at that time was so young but would look into this further and be in touch, but never ever did.
For the first stroke she had ‘TIA' she was given the blood clot busting treatment within the timeframe. For the next 5 TIA's that she had we would call 999 and she would be taken into hospital only to then be told that because she was on all the available medications going that there is nothing further that they could do. Thereafter, along with being totally/ignorantly let down by two consultants she doesn't even go to the hospital any longer because quite frankly in her words they've let her down badly. She's had a further 20 plus TIA's but none recent as further below may explain the reason why.
Looking back after the gastric bypass operation she wasn't given any guidance whatsoever regards dietary/nutrition but just simply left to soldier on which in turn lead to her weight ballooning.
Any stressful situations along with heat could well bring on a TIA to which 8/9 times out of 10 it would.
Her weight ballooned that much due to the cheese, chocolates, sweets etc etc that some 3 months ago she tried the Cambridge 1-1 diet which provides the right type of foods to suit her. My first thoughts were great, give it a try but with all the medications and steroids that you're on then don't expect to lose weight quickly or if at all.
Some 3 months later and in that time she has lost 35lbs, no vomiting, we've had warm weather, her brother has passed away ‘funeral tomorrow' which she's seeing having a detrimental impact on both her mother and father and most importantly NO TIA's.
That to me just isn't coincidence as just goes to show the importance of foods for your body. The Cambridge 1-1 diet gets adjusted to suit her body/weight loss as she goes along.
Good luck Bradders, good luck all who may be in this situation of suffering a stroke/s and hopefully it's given a little food for thought as to how strokes can/could be managed.
In reply to Post #119
Mine looks like it was blood pressure,since the stroke I have cut out alot of my salt intake,its scary what I ate that I took for granted.I never realised just how much salt some foods contained.Im sure I will get there,all test results are coming back good at the moment
Mine looks like it was blood pressure,since the stroke I have cut out alot of my salt intake,its scary what I ate that I took for granted.I never realised just how much salt some foods contained.Im sure I will get there,all test results are coming back good at the moment
In reply to Post #120
Good signs mate and long may that continue.
Good luck all the best mate.
Need anything I'm only as good as round the corner.
Good signs mate and long may that continue.
Good luck all the best mate.
Need anything I'm only as good as round the corner.
In reply to Post #121
Dp
Dp
In reply to Post #121
Thanks for the text messages too mate
Thanks for the text messages too mate
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Sheet sorry to hear about your stroke Tony - hope they get your medicines sorted soon! I'm going fishing tomorrow - first time since my health troubles started in September!!!!
Sheet sorry to hear about your stroke Tony - hope they get your medicines sorted soon! I'm going fishing tomorrow - first time since my health troubles started in September!!!!
In reply to Post #125
hope you have a few mate and your health troubles are sorted
hope you have a few mate and your health troubles are sorted
In reply to Post #126
I did'nt catch but at least I got out - yep all health issues sorted - took 3 months of hell though. I hope yours gets sorted Tony
I did'nt catch but at least I got out - yep all health issues sorted - took 3 months of hell though. I hope yours gets sorted Tony
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