Rod & Annette
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So I have a bit of an itch to get a modern Youngs reel.
I lived in Redditch as a boy during the 80s and fished a little pond in the woods near Oakenshaw where I caught my first and still most favourite species a Perch (was about 4 ounces and spiked my hand!) I also fished the Arrow when I went to my grandparents who lived in Studley.
As I'm sure everyone did I enjoyed watching Go Fishing on TV especially when John Wilson was trotting. Since then I've always yearned for a reel like his 'off of the telly.'
I haven't lived in Redditch for some time and I realise that JW Youngs current production has little if anything to do with Redditch but in my mind I can still make the link to my childhood aspirations. I also realise that there are more traditional bonafide Redditch reels that would look great on a cane rod but I'm planning to use this one on a'hem more modern rods.
My question is what are the discernable differences between the different models. I want one almost exclusively for trotting fishing for silvers but also capable of spooling 6lb and targeting barbel and big chub on the float.
I had a chat with Garry Mills and he recommended the Purist CL which unfortunatley is only available second hand these days. I have had recommendations for the BJ Lightweight which I like the look of but thinking the standard BJ may be more versatile for heavier lines. Garry Mills said that he has had BJ lightweight reels in his workshop with distorted drums from people using toi heavy line and big fish.
I like the standard Purist and the Heritage looks great but the listed weights seem a little heavy.
The reel would live on an Acolyte Ultra and a more stout rod when I'm targeting Chub and Barbel.
Any real user experience would be great.
I lived in Redditch as a boy during the 80s and fished a little pond in the woods near Oakenshaw where I caught my first and still most favourite species a Perch (was about 4 ounces and spiked my hand!) I also fished the Arrow when I went to my grandparents who lived in Studley.
As I'm sure everyone did I enjoyed watching Go Fishing on TV especially when John Wilson was trotting. Since then I've always yearned for a reel like his 'off of the telly.'
I haven't lived in Redditch for some time and I realise that JW Youngs current production has little if anything to do with Redditch but in my mind I can still make the link to my childhood aspirations. I also realise that there are more traditional bonafide Redditch reels that would look great on a cane rod but I'm planning to use this one on a'hem more modern rods.
My question is what are the discernable differences between the different models. I want one almost exclusively for trotting fishing for silvers but also capable of spooling 6lb and targeting barbel and big chub on the float.
I had a chat with Garry Mills and he recommended the Purist CL which unfortunatley is only available second hand these days. I have had recommendations for the BJ Lightweight which I like the look of but thinking the standard BJ may be more versatile for heavier lines. Garry Mills said that he has had BJ lightweight reels in his workshop with distorted drums from people using toi heavy line and big fish.
I like the standard Purist and the Heritage looks great but the listed weights seem a little heavy.
The reel would live on an Acolyte Ultra and a more stout rod when I'm targeting Chub and Barbel.
Any real user experience would be great.