fishing4luckies
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I'll ask again, do you make these floats for sale. If so, can I see a price list or similar?
Float making.
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Mike is aware that this is not a retail site and therefore doesn't trade. Can I suggest that such questions be limited to a PM
fishing4luckies
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thames mudlarker
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Ah, many thanks for the info (feeling slightly embarrassed....
No need to feel embarrassed my freind
We don't know if we don't ask :thumbs:
Might pop up and have a fish with yer once the rivers open black up if yer up for it as yer reasonably local to me in mid Kent, as mentioned mate I've fished all around yer area
Maybe on the Medway or Kentish stour or similar,
I'll probably PM yer nearer to the time
fishing4luckies
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No need to feel embarrassed my freind
We don't know if we don't ask :thumbs:
Might pop up and have a fish with yer once the rivers open black up if yer up for it as yer reasonably local to me in mid Kent, as mentioned mate I've fished all around yer area
Maybe on the Medway or Kentish stour or similar,
I'll probably PM yer nearer to the time
Sounds like a plan. We'll definitely get something organised for the early summer.
There's two things in particular I'm aiming for this summer on the rivers.
First is to try and get me a Roach over 2lb, and secondly I'd love to catch a decent sized summer Chevin (over 4lb).
thames mudlarker
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Ok mate, yep sounds like a plan, the 2 lb roach maybe a little tricky, it's basically fishing the right stretch of river that actually sustains them , could try a Stillwater but to me it ain't the same as a big river roach
The 4 lb chub sounds should be easy enough as the waters that I fish they go upto 6-7 lb :thumbs:
Speak soon,
fishing4luckies
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6-7lb is exactly the right amount over 4lb, so all good.
rich66
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After finishing my 1st float, I would like to make some more but how do people make them, do you all turn them on lathes or is there something I've missed?
To make the body of mine I wedged it in a drill bit and sanded it down (drill on slowest speed) with some 60 grit paper then 180, then some fine wet and dry. It ended up slightly uneven but usable.
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To make the body of mine I wedged it in a drill bit and sanded it down (drill on slowest speed) with some 60 grit paper then 180, then some fine wet and dry. It ended up slightly uneven but usable.
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purplepeanut007
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You can buy the bodies off ebay sometimes pal.
rich66
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You can buy the bodies off ebay sometimes pal.
Thanks, I've seen them mate!but I'd like to make my own if I could.
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purplepeanut007
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I started off with a homemade lathe drill. I then got a mimni lathe and finally a large multi speed lathe.
I can recommend a mini lathe for personal use.
I can recommend a mini lathe for personal use.
rich66
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Brilliant thanks, I've been looking at making my own drill powered lathe.
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purplepeanut007
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: Heavy Wire Stemed Avon In Sexy Pink
" Heavy Wire Stemed Avon "
It is the same weight as the original orange version but finished in sexy pink with silver thread and a jay feather inlay.
Hit the link to see more pics on the blog.
" Heavy Wire Stemed Avon "
It is the same weight as the original orange version but finished in sexy pink with silver thread and a jay feather inlay.
Hit the link to see more pics on the blog.
purplepeanut007
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: " The Irwell Stick " My Favourite Float of All
" The Irwell Stick "
I have caught more fish on this float than any other !!!!!!
This is a simple looking float but probably the most versatile float I use.
For more pics and fish captures using this float hit the blog link above.
" The Irwell Stick "
I have caught more fish on this float than any other !!!!!!
This is a simple looking float but probably the most versatile float I use.
For more pics and fish captures using this float hit the blog link above.
purplepeanut007
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: HANDCRAFTED FLOATS AND FISHING EQUIPMENT - 2017
Tinca Time is here. !!!!!!!!
A pair of Feather Inlay Tinca Sticks. Yellow / pink ,
Pink / yellow combinations
I personally like the different mettallic thread on this pair.
More pics on the blog.
Tinca Time is here. !!!!!!!!
A pair of Feather Inlay Tinca Sticks. Yellow / pink ,
Pink / yellow combinations
I personally like the different mettallic thread on this pair.
More pics on the blog.
thames mudlarker
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: " The Irwell Stick " My Favourite Float of All
" The Irwell Stick "
I have caught more fish on this float than any other !!!!!!
This is a simple looking float but probably the most versatile float I use.
For more pics and fish captures using this float hit the blog link above.
Beautiful, what a loverly dace :thumbs:
And float
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: HANDCRAFTED FLOATS AND FISHING EQUIPMENT - 2017
Tinca Time is here. !!!!!!!!
A pair of Feather Inlay Tinca Sticks. Yellow / pink ,
Pink / yellow combinations
I personally like the different mettallic thread on this pair.
More pics on the blog.
Fantastic looking tench floats, true work of art, thanks for sharing :thumbs:
robtherake
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Someone gave me one of those; I rather fancied it'd make a good crucian float. When I looked them up on Ebay I also found some very similar floats on which the alternate bands (plus tip) are illuminated. They look like brilliant cheap night floats, although it might be necessary to paint the bands out, just leaving the tip lit up.
1PC Brand New Electric Fishing Night Vision Float Deep Water Sea Tack 1/2/3#
purplepeanut007
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How do they perform in a stiff breeze ?
I have never used one but heard good roprts when the water is calm
I have never used one but heard good roprts when the water is calm
purplepeanut007
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PEANUTS FISHING ADVENTURES - THE RIVER IRWELL AND BEYOND.: HANDCRAFTED FLOATS AND FISHING EQUIPMENT - 2017
Not a float but I thought I would share this with you all.
Below is my first baiting needle. Finished in metallic silver / gold thread with the obligatory purple and a cock feather inlay.
The but cap is brass and at the business end is a steel hook tip to pull your hair rigs through.
This is the first of a range of four different needles I am making.
More pics on the blog
Not a float but I thought I would share this with you all.
Below is my first baiting needle. Finished in metallic silver / gold thread with the obligatory purple and a cock feather inlay.
The but cap is brass and at the business end is a steel hook tip to pull your hair rigs through.
This is the first of a range of four different needles I am making.
More pics on the blog
Purplepeanut007: your floats are magnificent to look at and I am sure they work well but ........ I am sure it's just me but why bother? My hastily knocked up floats work fine with so little effort, the fish certainly would not be able to tell the difference. I must be missing something?