In the market for a new chair after getting sick of a newer lightweight Korum that was inferior to the older ones from the very start. The material started fraying at the seam in short order and the legs marked, dented and then started slipping with minimal use. I've eeked it out for a year or two, but when the legs will no longer tighten properly, and tend to drop out at the merest provocation, I've finally got sick of it.
Whilst browsing around, I stumbled across the Browning King Feeder Chair. Not my usual greenish preference, despite that, it still seemed to tick a few boxes that many don't. For a start, it's got no sodding arms, which are fine for the less active styles of fishing, but I hate when float fishing. It's also capable of a fairly high seating position and adjustable back. My own dodgy back much prefers not to be sitting six inches off the ground and reclining as if I'm sunbathing, but I do need some back support, so a match stool was out and full seat boxes are too big and cumbersome for my usual styles of fishing. One big downside was the listed weight, which was slightly north of 12kg. Having never seen one in the flesh, I was also wary of the quality for the money being asked and dubious as to why they were so heavily discounted from a rather outlandish RRP.
Having seen it cheaper than anywhere on the Bobco website, and knowing that the Bank Holiday sale was coming, I took a trip down today. If it turned out to look rubbish, or be as heavy as hell, I'd have plenty of alternatives to look at. The long and short of it is that one came home with me. The chair itself is just shy of 8kg, but that's with the supplied sidetray stowed under the seat. With nowt but the seat, it's 6.6kg. Not the lightest chair ever, but not especially heavy either. As well as the chair itself, the side tray, footplate and carry bag and a feeder arm are all supplied. Get it today and you also get your 20% off. I doubt I'll use the footplate very often, but I'm happy to have it. Admittedly, I can't comment on the longevity of the kit, but it seems pretty well made. For £120, as it is today, it strikes me as a bit of a bargain. You certainly get a fair bit for your money.
Browning King Feeder Chair Kit | BobCo Tackle, Leeds
P.S. I made it out without buying a rod of any kind.
