Lake I fished for years was 80’ in places, margins to 20’ was productive most of the year but this time of year onwards 30-40’ was best. It fished well much later into the year than other lakes but took ages getting going again in Spring!

They don’t know it’s deep.

In reply to Post #1558
Free delivery over £30 now.

In reply to Post #33
Handy to know for next time, cheers

In reply to Post #27
Okuma don't seem to do spares.

A couple of weeks after buying Obsidians I lost one of the screws that holds the reel handle onto the body.

Emailed them to ask if they would send a replacement and got a generic email back saying to take it back under warranty

Luckily I found it a couple of weeks later so all is good again, I was a bit annoyed at the time though

Saying that I still think they are great reels and don't regret buying them

Found it:

Thank you for getting in touch. If you bought a faulty item, warranty applies you need to turn to the place of purchase, and your item will be replaced or refunded. Unfortunately we do not sell spare parts.
Best Regards
Rapala Europe Customer Service

Okuma Obsidian

130 pots
583lb

Flexothane jacket and bib n brace is what you need, had mine a couple of years with no issues. Comfy for sitting and walking in and will never leak. I hang my jacket off a hook under the brolly and it’s easy to get on when needed. Shake it off and hang it back up.

Cheap as chips and if ever mine break will definitely buy more.

But I look like a trawlerman.

I have an Advanta eva box and really like it. Sits nicely on the front barrow shelf and is handy for lobbing bits and pieces in that can sit outside the brolly if needed.

Had mine over a year, gets used a lot and is showing no signs of wear, recommended.

Registered : 20 Jun 2008 at 2.58pm

18 years, found this forum googling bait stuff, still check in most days!

In reply to Post #35
Due to the privacy on that forum the Catch Diary section was very good, shame when it disappeared and was all lost.