Introduction
Jan 25, 2018 5:45:08 GMT 10
Post by softail on Jan 25, 2018 5:45:08 GMT 10
Hello, thought I’d do the courteous thing and introduce myself!
During the last few years, I’ve been getting back into the joys of angling after some years absence due to family and work priorities. Fished passionately all through my youth, so it’s like rediscovering a lost love!
Much seems to have changed, but much has also remained the same (in terms of tackle, products, techniques etc). Much of my early sea fishing growing up in Ireland was done on very cheap tackle, some of which was even home made (centre pin reel my father For example).
I’m now actively boat and kayak fishing, estuary fishing, and just starting to try saltwater fly fishing. This is all from my current home in Scotland.
I just recently heard that Alvey was planning to close, but has at least temporarily delayed this due to recent demand & new orders. They were always reels I was aware of, but never owned any.
I’ve now resolved this during the last week! Following some research here in the UK, I’ve been lucky enough to source a 45BCK reel + 605 rod, and a 555ET rod (all new & at reasonable prices). It’s my birthday, so these have been a present from my family.
I’m very excited to be able to start trying these at the beginning of next season once I get back on the water. I’m already learning a lot from browsing on this forum, so thank-you to everyone who’s contributed so far 👍.
”Tight lines” 😃
During the last few years, I’ve been getting back into the joys of angling after some years absence due to family and work priorities. Fished passionately all through my youth, so it’s like rediscovering a lost love!
Much seems to have changed, but much has also remained the same (in terms of tackle, products, techniques etc). Much of my early sea fishing growing up in Ireland was done on very cheap tackle, some of which was even home made (centre pin reel my father For example).
I’m now actively boat and kayak fishing, estuary fishing, and just starting to try saltwater fly fishing. This is all from my current home in Scotland.
I just recently heard that Alvey was planning to close, but has at least temporarily delayed this due to recent demand & new orders. They were always reels I was aware of, but never owned any.
I’ve now resolved this during the last week! Following some research here in the UK, I’ve been lucky enough to source a 45BCK reel + 605 rod, and a 555ET rod (all new & at reasonable prices). It’s my birthday, so these have been a present from my family.
I’m very excited to be able to start trying these at the beginning of next season once I get back on the water. I’m already learning a lot from browsing on this forum, so thank-you to everyone who’s contributed so far 👍.
”Tight lines” 😃
I can see the 555ET being a good shore fishing rod. We look forward to some great reports/ Thanks for joining our family.
Rod 555ET is good choice. Compact to carry, and suitable for a lot of species. Make good set with 500 or 55 reels series. 
