Very sad news
the lovable multi talented Len Arbery passed away this morning one of the proper pioneers of carp angling
I became friends with him in the 70s
when I went round his house in Southall when I found out he had made a modification to the Mitchel 300 reels he made them a roller bail arm !!!
something Mitchell copied when they bought out the 410 model at the time he was the man Jack hilton and others used to call on to take the photos of their Redmire captures and all around his walls were these amazing black and white pictures I had a Zenit E camera and he gave me lots of tips as he had mastered that camera one of the nicest men I had the privileged of knowing I often think of the early days and have great memories that bring a smile to my face RIP Len your memories will live on
the lovable multi talented Len Arbery passed away this morning one of the proper pioneers of carp angling
I became friends with him in the 70s
when I went round his house in Southall when I found out he had made a modification to the Mitchel 300 reels he made them a roller bail arm !!!
something Mitchell copied when they bought out the 410 model at the time he was the man Jack hilton and others used to call on to take the photos of their Redmire captures and all around his walls were these amazing black and white pictures I had a Zenit E camera and he gave me lots of tips as he had mastered that camera one of the nicest men I had the privileged of knowing I often think of the early days and have great memories that bring a smile to my face RIP Len your memories will live on
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Rip
Rip
RIP, an excellent Tench angler as well...
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What a fantastic angler the man was.
What a fantastic angler the man was.
Not as well known as some of his peers but he will be missed 
sad news indeed, RIP
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Met Len one time at redmire , really nice bloke.R.i.p.
Met Len one time at redmire , really nice bloke.R.i.p.
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Indeed, RIP. I had a great deal of admiration.
Without meaning to be picky, Len's surname was Arbery and I feel the thread title should be amended accordingly.
Indeed, RIP. I had a great deal of admiration.
Without meaning to be picky, Len's surname was Arbery and I feel the thread title should be amended accordingly.
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One of the greats R.I.P
One of the greats R.I.P
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At least spell his name correctly Gel !
At least spell his name correctly Gel !
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sadly its too late you cant alter it
Im sure Len would understand and have a chuckle about it
this is how I remember Len
sadly its too late you cant alter it
Im sure Len would understand and have a chuckle about it
this is how I remember Len
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Rip
Rip
RIP Len. Xx
In reply to Post #11
Am I correct in saying Len was the inventor of the Hair Rig .
Am I correct in saying Len was the inventor of the Hair Rig .
In reply to Post #14
No, that was Kate Middleton.
RIP Len
No, that was Kate Middleton.
RIP Len