In reply to Post #1
I've been pretty good to be honest. I'm the worlds worst at buying crap I don't need.
The number of times I've thought I needed something urgently for my tacklebox, purchased it and then discovered I've got two packs unopened sitting in a drawer somewhere.....

Only thing fishing related I've bought is a summerweight sleeping bag (Snugpak Jungle). All of my overnighters are done during the Summer months and I sweat my conkers off in my current bag. I can use this one as a lightweight blanket if need be....

https://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/snugpak-jungle-sleeping-bag---olive-1162-p.asp

In reply to Post #82
It's an smk victory 177
There are a few versions I believe but they retail at 120 to 150 quid. Mega little pistols for rats up close. My old man uses one on a pig farm when he is inside the tearing units. He has a laser on his

Bait making kit (again) only basic bits but should keep me entertained for abit

In reply to Post #91
Magnesium and magnesium alloy are highly flammable and would be highly dangerous to machine without specialised equipment. Using a water based coolant is a no no as it adds oxygen to the combustion counter intuitively. Immersed in oil I believe is the method.

In reply to Post #95
I won't be trying to make a super light centrepin then

In reply to Post #1
Bought a 2 man bivvy for the rare occasions I will take my son and even rarer trips to France. May get 2 or 3 uses a year but couldn't resist as so bored and spending too much time on my phone

In reply to Post #97
I'm in the same boat, have been looking for one for those longer sessions.

I've put up, cleaned, reseated and packed down all of my old shelters/bivvies- thought about setting the gear up in the garden- better than sitting on the couch!

I've gone a little crazy, this week - buying what I've always wanted, but never had the time spare to source before.



1 x K Dowling Centre Pin,very rare Olive Green one - need refurbishment nothing serious.

1 x Hardy No 1 9 ft 6" LRH "Palakona" Split Cane Carp Rod - immaculate

1 x Hardy No 2 9 ft 6" LRH "Palakona" Split Cane Carp Rod - needs a bit of TLC, but nothing serious

2 x Abu Cardinal 54's - in very good condition, have been well looked after (To go on the Palakona's)

1 off Youngs Ambidex - needs a bit of refurbishment nothing serious

4 off Olive Green Real Leather Reel Cases

In reply to Post #99
Set of Fox RX+

In reply to Post #1
I succumbed... bought a set of 3 Harrison Cerbera 12ft 3.25.
These will replace some very well used US brand 12ft 3.5s that have caught me an awful lot of US carp.

Also have 4 Cerbera 3.25s patiently waiting in Kent for my next France trip..whenever that can be.. I do know how they fish😀.

Bought my goldfish a 2 foot tank and lots of furniture as they have grown to large for the bowl I have them in. I've felt every so guilty and promised them I'd sort it for them a while back. Looking forward to upgrading their home.

In reply to Post #102
Pair of daiwa GS3000 reels at a ridiculous price on ebay after seeing a comment about the price on this forum, perfect for chubbing and barbel.

Finally complete my JAG Pod collection.
Zero 290.Don't have any use for it but looks amazing

In reply to Post #101
I'm sure you'll love your cerberas, I've had a set a couple of yrs now and I prefer them to my torrix. Loveley blank and a lot more forgiving than the torrix I've found.

In reply to Post #98
I found a hole in my Chub 2 man dome yesterday fabsiling it........ Trakker SLX V3 plus ordered this morning


lol. I didn't read the thread title...... I'm not isolating.... yet...