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Index => Tackle Talk => Topic started by: Mike Barrio on 17/11/2013 at 13:40
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Lever action reels like the Vivarelli ........ have you tried fishing with one?
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hey Mike,
they're borderline gimmick at first but really nice for trout-type fishing. the Vivarelli is crap. get this instead http://www.thinkfishworld.com/web/en/producto/bold/
jeroen has one, i'm sure he'll chime in with a good review :)
marc
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Not used one Mike, but I do fancy one.
Actually, one of these
http://www.fishinglessons.co.uk/blog/category/reviews/bold-reel-review/
Not cheap but stylish!
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Not used one Mike, but I do fancy one.
Actually, one of these
http://www.fishinglessons.co.uk/blog/category/reviews/bold-reel-review/
Not cheap but stylish!
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Looks nice Euan, but it seems a bit heavy ?
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Jim
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Hi Jim,
Best for a #5 to #7 in my experience ...... but might possibly be OK on a #4 :z16
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I can see how they could be useful when big fish chaos ensues. Would have to have play before I made my mind up.
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Oy Beardy!,
Hands off my reel! :z4
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I'll have a demo that you can borrow and try guys :z16
Two spools, so which lines and weights would you like on as demos?
Cheers
Mike
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#4 or #5 please.
Careful Mike, you might do yourself out of a Barrio reel sale by doing this! :z4 :z4 :z4 :z4
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These reels feel a bit strange when you first use them, but they are great for retrieving your line quickly and for line management so that you don't fish with loads of line round your ankles :cool:
Feels even stranger when you go back to reels with winding handles afterwards though :z4
Available from our website soon .......... :wink
Cheers
Mike
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I'll have a demo that you can borrow and try guys :z16
Two spools, so which lines and weights would you like on as demos?
Cheers
Mike
For this time of year I suggest 5w floating and inter or 5 and 7 weight floaters.
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Yes, I think a WF5F and a WF7F cream GT125 would probably be best for most folk to try Noel :z16
I'll get them spooled up when somebody fancies taking the demo reel for a spin.
Cheers
Mike
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I have tried the Mitchell and the Martin and I found them both heavy, the Mitchell is about 1/2lb, I saw a guy rip his of his rod and hurl it into the loch after having problems with it,easgach 1
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Hi folks :cool:
The Thinkfish Bold fly reels are now live on the website ......
Best wishes
Mike
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That's a great price Mike.
What is the verdict on the Thinkfish Bold: I'm guessing favourable otherwise you wouldn't be stocking it :cool:
Andrew
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Thanks Andrew :z16
Yes I like it ..... the reel seems to get good reviews and looks well made so it should hopefully last well too.
See: http://www.fishinglessons.co.uk/blog/2011/04/bold-reel-thinkfish/ (http://www.fishinglessons.co.uk/blog/2011/04/bold-reel-thinkfish/)
Best wishes
Mike
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i'll have a review of it soon on the Cobra, Andrew. best not to trust some sales person... :z4
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I have a very limited number of the Thinkfish Bold fly reels on special offer on the website at the moment.
Reduced from £180 to £120 if anybody fancies one.
Best wishes
Mike
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Sold out ..............................