In reply to Post #23
You can't claim from the courier company as their contract was with Eric's.

However if you paid by card, contact the credit card or bank as appropriate.

As the purchase was for less than £100 the credit card company isn't legally obliged to repay you but in most cases they will under the "chargeback" scheme. Chargeback also applies to all debit card transactions whatever the value.

If you paid by PayPal contact them.

Boats on our lakes are only allowed on work parties, and then it's compulsory to wear lifejackets.

These plonkers think they're macho, but in reality they just show they're idiotic and selfish. I bet their wives and children would want them to wear lifejackets!

We've never met but have seen you on telly. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Good spot.👍 Thanks.

Funnily enough the only time I'd never backwind is lure fishing. This is because I want the anti-reverse on when I strike otherwise I find I miss a few takes.

What I do insist on when lure fishing is an infinite anti-reverse for the same reason. Not all reels have this.

I'm not sure I'd want to buy a reel for bait fishing, including carping, though without an anti-reverse.

I suppose in most of Shimano markets most of the fishing is with lures rather than bait.

In reply to Post #117
£2.99 each from Army Andy.