Who created the true innovative products we use today?
Adjustable bedchair - Fox?
Foldable bivvy - Nash Titan?
Interested to hear your suggestions?
Adjustable bedchair - Fox?
Foldable bivvy - Nash Titan?
Interested to hear your suggestions?
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Quote: Adjustable bedchair - Fox?
I think it was Kevin Maddocks's idea in the beginning.
Throwing sticks... Nina Sansome and Cobra
Must be a ton more origins of products used today
Quote: Adjustable bedchair - Fox?
I think it was Kevin Maddocks's idea in the beginning.
Throwing sticks... Nina Sansome and Cobra
Must be a ton more origins of products used today
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The three that come to my mind straight away
ALIEN SPOD - New Age Bait
SPOMB
SPYDER SPOD ( ITALY)
The three that come to my mind straight away
ALIEN SPOD - New Age Bait
SPOMB
SPYDER SPOD ( ITALY)
I'd say Kevin Nash. Love him or hate him. He's bought a lot of products to the market that everyone of us has owned at some point. If not his. Some other company's copy's.
Carp sacks and weigh slings. One or two others before, granted. But he bought them to the masses.
Unhooking matts. Can't think of anyone commercially producing these before.
Oval brolly. A brolly that actually covered your bed chair.
Titan bivvy. The first free standing shelter on the market.
Retractable rods. Lots of people laughed them of as gimmicky. Kids rods. Most other tackle company's and rod manufacturers now have a range.
Sleep systems. Fist bedchairs with attached sleeping bags. Also the first company to do away with the need to have your bed as a chair by removing the adjustable wheel. Which also lead to a more comfortable sleep.
No doubt a few more. That I can't remember of the top of my head.
They really have lead the way... long live Nashys innovation.
Carp sacks and weigh slings. One or two others before, granted. But he bought them to the masses.
Unhooking matts. Can't think of anyone commercially producing these before.
Oval brolly. A brolly that actually covered your bed chair.
Titan bivvy. The first free standing shelter on the market.
Retractable rods. Lots of people laughed them of as gimmicky. Kids rods. Most other tackle company's and rod manufacturers now have a range.
Sleep systems. Fist bedchairs with attached sleeping bags. Also the first company to do away with the need to have your bed as a chair by removing the adjustable wheel. Which also lead to a more comfortable sleep.
No doubt a few more. That I can't remember of the top of my head.
They really have lead the way... long live Nashys innovation.
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The Rolaball Baitmaker original short or Longbase, and rolling tables - Gardener tackle.
Many bait making sessions were made more bearable with these. Still got mine. š
The Rolaball Baitmaker original short or Longbase, and rolling tables - Gardener tackle.
Many bait making sessions were made more bearable with these. Still got mine. š
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Gardner also did the first rod pod (I think).
Gardner also did the first rod pod (I think).
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Quote: Gardner also did the first rod pod (I think
Richard Gardner was innovative back in the day...first pod, monkey climbers banksticks with brass thumbscrews etc
Quote: Gardner also did the first rod pod (I think
Richard Gardner was innovative back in the day...first pod, monkey climbers banksticks with brass thumbscrews etc
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We also had Kevin to thank for the Rod Sling, with our nubrolli's inside the main compartment, with our rods on the side, etc.
You have to give it to him he has brought a lot to the market.
We also had Kevin to thank for the Rod Sling, with our nubrolli's inside the main compartment, with our rods on the side, etc.
You have to give it to him he has brought a lot to the market.
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Steve Neville buzzers and stainless.
Martin Locke and early Solar Tackle stainless banksticks and buzzer bars
Quality. Both would last a lifetime
Steve Neville buzzers and stainless.
Martin Locke and early Solar Tackle stainless banksticks and buzzer bars
Quality. Both would last a lifetime
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First pod I ever owned
First pod I ever owned
Creek material for Nashy early pursuit luggage, including those two and three rod holdalls,so you could keep your reel on the rod..
The Titan,first free standing bivvy i know of ,made from Slippery eel fabric ,and over wrap to fit that had a silver external lining to reflect hot days ..
( I still use Lockeys supreme stainless and external version leg,Sod pod,will see me out )
Ridgemonkey toastymaker,even I've got a NGT one ...
Chris Manifold ,for the pram hood bivvys,although Shackleton was first
The Titan,first free standing bivvy i know of ,made from Slippery eel fabric ,and over wrap to fit that had a silver external lining to reflect hot days ..
( I still use Lockeys supreme stainless and external version leg,Sod pod,will see me out )
Ridgemonkey toastymaker,even I've got a NGT one ...
Chris Manifold ,for the pram hood bivvys,although Shackleton was first
Delkim worth a mention - I had the Delkim converted Optonics in the 80's and they was a complete revelation after using Herons for years.
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Didn't Nash also bring out the first lead clip?
Didn't Nash also bring out the first lead clip?
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Quote: Didn't Nash also bring out the first lead clip?
Commercially yes, not his idea though. I believe they were first produced by a French tackle manufacturer as a way to change swimfeeders. That's how they were first marketed as a convenient way to change leads. It was only later that they realised they were a good way to drop the leads if needed..š
Quote: Didn't Nash also bring out the first lead clip?
Commercially yes, not his idea though. I believe they were first produced by a French tackle manufacturer as a way to change swimfeeders. That's how they were first marketed as a convenient way to change leads. It was only later that they realised they were a good way to drop the leads if needed..š
Shimano and the first baitrunner reel has got to be worth a mention.
Nash and the profile umbrella plus the Titan. The scope rods were laughed at, then all companies cottoned on to make them. The original optonic alarm.
The John Wilson twin tip rods.
Nash and the profile umbrella plus the Titan. The scope rods were laughed at, then all companies cottoned on to make them. The original optonic alarm.
The John Wilson twin tip rods.
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Who brought out the first 'wireless buzzer & receiver technology' no more cables across the swim.... was that Delkim or Fox ?
Who brought out the first 'wireless buzzer & receiver technology' no more cables across the swim.... was that Delkim or Fox ?
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Quote: Creek material for Nashy early pursuit luggage, including those two and three rod holdalls,so you could keep your reel on the rod.
I bought a Nash rucksack and 3 rod holdall in 1986,
The rucksack gave up the ghost 2005-ish and zip went on the the rod holdall about a year later.
Quote: Creek material for Nashy early pursuit luggage, including those two and three rod holdalls,so you could keep your reel on the rod.
I bought a Nash rucksack and 3 rod holdall in 1986,
The rucksack gave up the ghost 2005-ish and zip went on the the rod holdall about a year later.
End Tackle, I'd be putting Kryston up there for innovation š
Edit, innovation...digging stuff out of bins š
Edit, innovation...digging stuff out of bins š
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What a find that was & opportunity taken.... the Kevlar thread type material he spotted in the rubbish bins of a bullet proof vest making factory ( I think ) that lead to quite a lot more shy carp being landed and a nice business for Dave, Yes, Kryston multi-strand, then silkworm.
What a find that was & opportunity taken.... the Kevlar thread type material he spotted in the rubbish bins of a bullet proof vest making factory ( I think ) that lead to quite a lot more shy carp being landed and a nice business for Dave, Yes, Kryston multi-strand, then silkworm.
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Quote: Who brought out the first 'wireless buzzer & receiver technology' no more cables across the swim.... was that Delkim or Fox ?
Delkim with the tx2000 system.
A simple add on to the txi alarms.
A big upgrade from the wired bitech viper sounder box and diy wires from Tandy.
Also, the first Nash lead clip wasn't about dropping the lead.
The swivel went into the body of the lead clip to make it semi fixed but it could pull out easily.
I'd leave a long tag end of the mono sticking out to tighten the swivel in place when needed.
Nash later brought out lead clips with holes in the side so you could tie the swivel in place to allow leads to drop when needed. Then later little pegs were made to plug into the holes.
Quote: Who brought out the first 'wireless buzzer & receiver technology' no more cables across the swim.... was that Delkim or Fox ?
Delkim with the tx2000 system.
A simple add on to the txi alarms.
A big upgrade from the wired bitech viper sounder box and diy wires from Tandy.
Also, the first Nash lead clip wasn't about dropping the lead.
The swivel went into the body of the lead clip to make it semi fixed but it could pull out easily.
I'd leave a long tag end of the mono sticking out to tighten the swivel in place when needed.
Nash later brought out lead clips with holes in the side so you could tie the swivel in place to allow leads to drop when needed. Then later little pegs were made to plug into the holes.
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Rods - Richard Walker Mk4 then Hardy/Normark/Sundridge/Silstar?
Reels - Shimano Sea Spin
Alarms - Delks
Spods - John Bryn
Throwing Sticks - Phil Thompson/Osprey
Marker Floats - Dennis McFetrich/MCF
Indicators/Bankware - Lockey/Solar
Lines/Terminal - Terry Eustace/Gold Label Tackle
Bivvies - Chris Manifold/Aqua Products
Bait - Ritchworth/Mainline
Rick Gardner & Kevin Nash have def got to also be on the list . . .as well as Rod Hutchinson for probably advising on everything . .
Reels - Shimano Sea Spin
Alarms - Delks
Spods - John Bryn
Throwing Sticks - Phil Thompson/Osprey
Marker Floats - Dennis McFetrich/MCF
Indicators/Bankware - Lockey/Solar
Lines/Terminal - Terry Eustace/Gold Label Tackle
Bivvies - Chris Manifold/Aqua Products
Bait - Ritchworth/Mainline
Rick Gardner & Kevin Nash have def got to also be on the list . . .as well as Rod Hutchinson for probably advising on everything . .
In reply to Post #8
Quote: We also had Kevin to thank for the Rod Sling, with our nubrolli's inside the main compartment, with our rods on the side, etc.
You have to give it to him he has brought a lot to the market.
How did I forget the first to make a holdall to take made up rods with reels attached. An idea bought to him by Rodger Smith of Savay fame by all accounts.
Even the quilted one piece suits that were all the rage in the 90s. Was bought to market by Nashy. After seeing Rodger smiths one piece suit made out of an old sleeping bag..ššš
Quote: We also had Kevin to thank for the Rod Sling, with our nubrolli's inside the main compartment, with our rods on the side, etc.
You have to give it to him he has brought a lot to the market.
How did I forget the first to make a holdall to take made up rods with reels attached. An idea bought to him by Rodger Smith of Savay fame by all accounts.
Even the quilted one piece suits that were all the rage in the 90s. Was bought to market by Nashy. After seeing Rodger smiths one piece suit made out of an old sleeping bag..ššš
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Quote: Even the quilted one piece suits that were all the rage in the 90s. Was bought to market by Nashy.
Were they the blue fleece lined ones with a hood? Knew a guy once who accidentally did a crap in the hood in one of them, lol.
Quote: Even the quilted one piece suits that were all the rage in the 90s. Was bought to market by Nashy.
Were they the blue fleece lined ones with a hood? Knew a guy once who accidentally did a crap in the hood in one of them, lol.
In reply to Post #24
Yes, there was a definite knack to be learnt when going to the loo whilst wearing those one piece suits.
Yes, there was a definite knack to be learnt when going to the loo whilst wearing those one piece suits.
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