In reply to Post #15
32-34 years . something like that , no plans to change it either

I still use my Trangia too. Minus the handle shrink tube, think that was gone within a year off buying it...

Bought it when I was 12, I'm 45 now. Used to think I was the nuts with my Coleman stove and trangia kettle. Those 2 items were probably worth more than both my rods and reels at the time.

Mine is relatively young compared to some of the below, maybe 15yrs and going fine. Last time I brought it in the house to give it a wash out I did wash out a small slug though 😂. I'm hoping it slithered in when I left it on my doorstep for a couple of nights prior to washing, that's what my mind is telling me to think anyhow 😂

In reply to Post #18
Kettle, what kettle, don't own one!
Caught my first 20 in 1988, owned one for a year and binned it.
Didn't drink coffee/tea then, don't now.

In reply to Post #19
So the point of your post is you have no interest in the topic...that's the definition of spam right there 🤣👍

In reply to Post #19
im the same as regards tea & coffee

But just wondering how you make a pot noodle without a kettle ??

In reply to Post #21
had no internet to reply . That's what got me thinking the kettle starts the day and as for punishers I find if you dip the kettle in the lake they soon disappear when you tell them you ran out of water unless it back fires next time they rock up with a gallon

In reply to Post #21
Pot noodle, not a chance in hell.

I don't have a kettle, but use a small saucepan which I've had for thirty+ years.

I cant see the fascination with mugs that a tramp would not drink out of like its a badge of honour
I dont drink tea or coffee and its just squash whilst fishing but I use plastic cup and once it starts getting a bit sh*tty I gat a new one ... Is it just me that cant see the thing behind look at my tea stained mug and the spoon that a heroin user would not fancy using

In reply to Post #25
I agree. I don't want to be drinking tea out of a filthy mug with water from a manky kettle. My old stainless kettle and mug are washed and cleaned after every session. The thread interested me because I had never thought about it. When I did I realised how many fishing memories began with a cuppa. Both bits of kit are almost as good as new after 30 plus years. Wish I could say the same about a lot of expensive tat I've bought over the years.

In reply to Post #26
Wish I had the enthusiasm I had when I got that kettle and no aches and pains like back then lol

My kettle was an item I got when my Nan died, a bakelite covered handle that has been used on a range and gas cooker. I can remember it from the 1970's!
It has been descaled a few times, and I keep it clean.
I'm going to get stick for this, but it is memories of my Nan, as well as fishing.

As for my mug and teaspoon, I leave water in the kettle after boiling for a brew so I can wash and wipe them down.

I also have a stove top Bialetti my daughter bought for me, I do like real coffee, and now don't drink instant coffee at all.

In reply to Post #28
No stick from me mate. If there are no emotional and spiritual elements to your fishing, why bother.
What a big softy I am.

I do think the old bankside brew is dying out. The amount of young anglers I know who dont even bother bringing a stove with them. And even if they had ,offering you cup would be the last thing on there mind. More interested in a can or two of " Monster energy drink "
So they can stay up all night posting carpy pics on there Instagram.