In reply to Post #8
Much similar for me, cotswold Aquarius luggage, Harrison rods, daiwa reels, dymag nets, dymag bankwear, home made bobbins, nix mats, end tackle mind is a mismatch of bits that just haven't failed me so an assortment of various brands. Do try and spend money with companies that still manufacture in the uk where I can, but it's getting harder and harder within fishing to do so.
Much similar for me, cotswold Aquarius luggage, Harrison rods, daiwa reels, dymag nets, dymag bankwear, home made bobbins, nix mats, end tackle mind is a mismatch of bits that just haven't failed me so an assortment of various brands. Do try and spend money with companies that still manufacture in the uk where I can, but it's getting harder and harder within fishing to do so.
I use whatever I consider best for the job in my price range, but I'm not knocking those who like to keep to one brand, I've picked up some great second hand bargains when they have wanted a change😉😉
Brand loyalty. No way. I've got stuff from.
Shimano, Fox, Chub,Daiwa, Nash, Trakker, Greys, Esp, Sportex, Prestige Engineering, Chris Brown, Rod Hutchinson, Korda, Gardner, Trangia, Jrc, Mitchell, and many items from non carpy sources. I just buy what suits my needs and appears to be a bargain/ does the job at the time.
Shimano, Fox, Chub,Daiwa, Nash, Trakker, Greys, Esp, Sportex, Prestige Engineering, Chris Brown, Rod Hutchinson, Korda, Gardner, Trangia, Jrc, Mitchell, and many items from non carpy sources. I just buy what suits my needs and appears to be a bargain/ does the job at the time.
Having purchase products from the majority of companies during the last 30 years I would say that I have brand loyalty based upon companies that have made good products that I still use to this day.
In my humble opinion
Carp R Us Hooks
Gardner Hooks and Line
Drennan Rings
ESP Hooks Hook Links
Wychwood Sleep Bags and Bib N Braces plus Parka
Cotswold Aquarius Custom Bags
Nash Canvas and Hog
Kryston - no more
Harrison Rods
Solar Pod
Daiwa Reels
Fox Chair
Delkim
Avid Bechair and Barrow
Aqua Weight Sling and Bed Throw over
Ski Tex Boots
PowerPlus Professional Bivvy
ABS
JB
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Proper Job
Then again I choice particular products from them that I feel are reliable.
I have used quite a few other companies and have stopped using particular companies becaus I have felt that the products they offer are over priced and sub standard.
In my humble opinion
Carp R Us Hooks
Gardner Hooks and Line
Drennan Rings
ESP Hooks Hook Links
Wychwood Sleep Bags and Bib N Braces plus Parka
Cotswold Aquarius Custom Bags
Nash Canvas and Hog
Kryston - no more
Harrison Rods
Solar Pod
Daiwa Reels
Fox Chair
Delkim
Avid Bechair and Barrow
Aqua Weight Sling and Bed Throw over
Ski Tex Boots
PowerPlus Professional Bivvy
ABS
JB
Premier
Proper Job
Then again I choice particular products from them that I feel are reliable.
I have used quite a few other companies and have stopped using particular companies becaus I have felt that the products they offer are over priced and sub standard.
Usually if I get a product from a brand and it's quality is good, I will stick with a brand until I have reason to doubt it. Mix n Match winds me up also, I'm a bit OCD with somethings.
Free spirit.
Shimano
Jag
Neville
Cotswold Aquarius.
Fortis.
Trakker.
Aqua.
Not the cheap end of the market but I don't own piles of gear.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
I would buy from these companies time and time again if required.
Shimano
Jag
Neville
Cotswold Aquarius.
Fortis.
Trakker.
Aqua.
Not the cheap end of the market but I don't own piles of gear.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
I would buy from these companies time and time again if required.
In reply to Post #21
My mate changes all, and I mean every part of his luggage approx every 6/9 months. Everything must match down to the tiny tea making bags etc. Mug game, tackle companies must love him.
My mate changes all, and I mean every part of his luggage approx every 6/9 months. Everything must match down to the tiny tea making bags etc. Mug game, tackle companies must love him.
In reply to Post #1
I used to have matching everything but somehow don't anymore.
My tackle pouch is full of ESP these days, not sure if that because i genuinely think its better gear or because of the Terry Hearn connection?
Harrison Jag and delkim also for me.
I have daiwa reels, but would buy shimano again.
I used to have matching everything but somehow don't anymore.
My tackle pouch is full of ESP these days, not sure if that because i genuinely think its better gear or because of the Terry Hearn connection?
Harrison Jag and delkim also for me.
I have daiwa reels, but would buy shimano again.
In reply to Post #23
Got to admit, I love the ESP terminal tackle. It's always spot on, and 9/10 times it's cheaper than the Korda stuff
Got to admit, I love the ESP terminal tackle. It's always spot on, and 9/10 times it's cheaper than the Korda stuff
In reply to Post #23
I've never been let down by ESP kit for over 20 years now. In terms of terminal tackle I use a lot of their kit, a bit of Korda and Gardner and that's about it. Would not use anything from Nash or Fox but other than that I have no hard and fast rules.
I've never been let down by ESP kit for over 20 years now. In terms of terminal tackle I use a lot of their kit, a bit of Korda and Gardner and that's about it. Would not use anything from Nash or Fox but other than that I have no hard and fast rules.
In reply to Post #1
Not brand loyalty but just based on multiple purchases over 25 years of fishing, I really rate....Fox. With the exception of one rod tip that snapped, I can't think of anything that has let me down. As for the rod tip, Fox replaced it FOC even though the warranty had expired.
Not brand loyalty but just based on multiple purchases over 25 years of fishing, I really rate....Fox. With the exception of one rod tip that snapped, I can't think of anything that has let me down. As for the rod tip, Fox replaced it FOC even though the warranty had expired.
ESP end tackle for me and Nash Twisters
Reels, Daiwa, most of my life. Now on the older Shimano Power Aeros, cracking reels.
Tracker, wouldn't touch one again and out of all the Bivvys I have owned I have never had a problem with an Aqua one, or a Nash one which might surprise a few?
Reels, Daiwa, most of my life. Now on the older Shimano Power Aeros, cracking reels.
Tracker, wouldn't touch one again and out of all the Bivvys I have owned I have never had a problem with an Aqua one, or a Nash one which might surprise a few?
In reply to Post #26
i used to slag fox off for some reason, but when i look at their gear now it aint half bad. Ive just bough their R-series 3 rod sleeves for 45 quid, great rod bag.
i used to slag fox off for some reason, but when i look at their gear now it aint half bad. Ive just bough their R-series 3 rod sleeves for 45 quid, great rod bag.
In reply to Post #27
I only buy what I consider to be good quality these days. Wasted far too much money on crap kit over the years. Mainly use ESP, Gardner and TA kit now. Have a few Korda terminal items too.
I'm the opposite of lots of todays anglers I think. I love the look of well used kit and only replace when the item of kit has died on me. I have also seen the error of my ways and just changing for the sake of it.
I fish at Linear a few times a year. Does make me laugh a tad. I bump in to a couple of guys up there on a regular basis and when they talk to me. Its all about the kit and not the fishing. Nice couple of chaps though.
I only buy what I consider to be good quality these days. Wasted far too much money on crap kit over the years. Mainly use ESP, Gardner and TA kit now. Have a few Korda terminal items too.
I'm the opposite of lots of todays anglers I think. I love the look of well used kit and only replace when the item of kit has died on me. I have also seen the error of my ways and just changing for the sake of it.
I fish at Linear a few times a year. Does make me laugh a tad. I bump in to a couple of guys up there on a regular basis and when they talk to me. Its all about the kit and not the fishing. Nice couple of chaps though.
In reply to Post #29
Not particularly; I'll buy what I feel is the best for the price.
JRC - Bivvy (STI MKi and still going strong!), bedchair, bags, rod holder
Shimano - Reels
Greys - Rods
Fox - Tackle Box and Tackle, Alarms and Pod
Korda - Tackle
ESP - Tackle
Bait wise; I've been loyal to Solar (the old original stuff) and the last couple of years I've bounced between Sticky, CC and Baitworks; With Baitworks ticking the boxes for me at the moment.
I bought JRC kit quite heavily back in the day, mostly as it was the cheaper end of the market and I worked in the local tackle shop and it came with the most discount!
That said.....the stuff is still going 15yrs+ on. Amazing really. Yes, its heavy and a bit clunky compared to the latest of todays offerings....but....a bags a bag to me.
Not particularly; I'll buy what I feel is the best for the price.
JRC - Bivvy (STI MKi and still going strong!), bedchair, bags, rod holder
Shimano - Reels
Greys - Rods
Fox - Tackle Box and Tackle, Alarms and Pod
Korda - Tackle
ESP - Tackle
Bait wise; I've been loyal to Solar (the old original stuff) and the last couple of years I've bounced between Sticky, CC and Baitworks; With Baitworks ticking the boxes for me at the moment.
I bought JRC kit quite heavily back in the day, mostly as it was the cheaper end of the market and I worked in the local tackle shop and it came with the most discount!
That said.....the stuff is still going 15yrs+ on. Amazing really. Yes, its heavy and a bit clunky compared to the latest of todays offerings....but....a bags a bag to me.