Had a break from fishing from the mid to late 90s to the early 2000's.. And was quite surprised to find everyone was carting there gear around on purpose made Barra's. The days of multiple trips to the swims was over thankfully.
I know these barrows evolved from actual wheelbarrows. But who produced the first commercially one? I know Carp porter have been around for ever. But we're they the actual first.. Something is telling me Solar produced one in Stainless. God knows how much that would of weighed.
Does anyone remember the bed chair barrow hybrid Trakker produced. I think Frank Warwick was the face behind it.
I know these barrows evolved from actual wheelbarrows. But who produced the first commercially one? I know Carp porter have been around for ever. But we're they the actual first.. Something is telling me Solar produced one in Stainless. God knows how much that would of weighed.
Does anyone remember the bed chair barrow hybrid Trakker produced. I think Frank Warwick was the face behind it.
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I thought it was prestige with a yellow one
I thought it was prestige with a yellow one
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i did similar .... i finished having used a match fishing trolley, carrying an argos sunbed/50" brolly, 1.75lb rods and Shimano Seaspins ....
.... and came back to find posh barrows available ie Carp Porter MK1/Mk2, Chub Transporter 2000 barrow
Trakker bedchair barrow came along a bit later and still occasionally see them on eBAY
i did similar .... i finished having used a match fishing trolley, carrying an argos sunbed/50" brolly, 1.75lb rods and Shimano Seaspins ....
.... and came back to find posh barrows available ie Carp Porter MK1/Mk2, Chub Transporter 2000 barrow
Trakker bedchair barrow came along a bit later and still occasionally see them on eBAY
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Solar did indeed make a stainless barrow and I have one. It was left to me when we lost Ian Booker.
I spoke to Martin about it last year and he said that only ten were made.
It's actually nothing near as heavy as you might imagine it would be.
Solar did indeed make a stainless barrow and I have one. It was left to me when we lost Ian Booker.
I spoke to Martin about it last year and he said that only ten were made.
It's actually nothing near as heavy as you might imagine it would be.
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OMG, the holy grail for Solar 'Collectors'...watch your back Andy
OMG, the holy grail for Solar 'Collectors'...watch your back Andy
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Martin even sent me a letter to authenticate it.
I've hardly ever used it and will sell it at some point in the near future.
Martin even sent me a letter to authenticate it.
I've hardly ever used it and will sell it at some point in the near future.
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That was nice of Martin
What are you fancying with the proceeds, move to Dubai, yacht
...only joking 
That was nice of Martin
What are you fancying with the proceeds, move to Dubai, yacht
...only joking
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I'll actually use the money to buy a fish or two in memory of Ian.
Bookers Linear has a nice ring to it don't you think?
I'll actually use the money to buy a fish or two in memory of Ian.
Bookers Linear has a nice ring to it don't you think?
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I didn't know such a thing ,the Solar barrow exists ,would it be possible for us mere 'Solar ites'to view it ..on here...
I didn't know such a thing ,the Solar barrow exists ,would it be possible for us mere 'Solar ites'to view it ..on here...
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Would love to see a pic if poss... Only ten made. So not made commercially
Would love to see a pic if poss... Only ten made. So not made commercially
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That's a cracking gesture Andy
I did think of putting fish on the list but thought...its Andy..no point 
I'm not up on breeders but for some reason baby Carp keep coming up on my FB feed, some stunning fish out there!
That's a cracking gesture Andy
I did think of putting fish on the list but thought...its Andy..no point
I'm not up on breeders but for some reason baby Carp keep coming up on my FB feed, some stunning fish out there!
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Chub Transporter was my first - heavy for its size but built like a tank! Still use the supplied elasticated straps to this day and amazed they haven't perished!
Chub Transporter was my first - heavy for its size but built like a tank! Still use the supplied elasticated straps to this day and amazed they haven't perished!
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Is it possible for a mere mortal to put pictures up on this forum?
Is it possible for a mere mortal to put pictures up on this forum?
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Cheeky git lol
I'm thinking a nice VS Harrow and one of the Leneys that are available.
Cheeky git lol
I'm thinking a nice VS Harrow and one of the Leneys that are available.
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Pm
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