In reply to Post #1
Many thanks for the suggestions, I've contacted some of them for rough prices 👍🏻

In reply to Post #8
Had a bit of a long-running saga with them over a set of reels where a fault kept recurring. Wasn't a good experience from my side.

I do accept that they have a good reputation among others and that maybe I was unlucky. They were certainly organised and had a fast turnaround.

Hiya, can anyone recommend somewhere who might service a pair of old Shimano 8010s? Anti reverse is slipping on one, and the Baitrunner adjustment isn't working right on the other. The reels have sentimental value, so would rather fix than replace. Thanks in advance, Will

EDIT: Meant to say, suggestions other than Felindre would be great. Not had good service from them in the past and would prefer to avoid even if they're the obvious choice.

In reply to Post #1
Just a quick update to say thank you to all those who got in touch. Thames Water ended up letting us into their reservoir near Oxford and we had a great day (I may even have caught one myself 🤫😁

The article is here for those who are interested:

https://reut.rs/2z56KrS

In reply to Post #2
Thanks mate, I'll look into it 👍

In reply to Post #4
Thanks for this, I've put in a call. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a club or syndicate doing anything special for their reopening - maybe a draw for pegs of a walk off from the gate type thing?

I'm a journalist with Reuters and trying to persuade my editors to let me do a story on anglers getting back to their waters. It would need to be somewhere the owners are likely to allow filming and it would be good to talk to a few anglers too. The idea is to catch the moment the gates open for the first time since lockdown.

My first thought was Walthamstow, but can't see when that is reopening or get hold of a ranger. Closer to London is more likely to work for purely logistical reasons.

Any tips gratefully received