So I am 40 today, my work buddies bought me a cortesi pin.. I was shocked in a really nice way, I have been getting together some coarse gear just to add a bit of variety to the winter... Can't wait to try it on Sunday if the weather gods are smiling.

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Many happy returns Martin.

May your pin spin free for many a day.

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It is in truth not glory,nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting,but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with his life.(Declaration of Arbroath, 1320)

Happy Birthday Icky! What perceptive colleagues you have, or have you been dropping big hints for months? I hope you get to wet a line over the weekend and it catches the first of many.

SharkeyP

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Often thinks not travel widens,
Stay at home the Trout obliges.

Happy Birthday Martin, have a good one.

Mike

All the best Martin a mile stone day, the big 40.
You will love the Cortesi I'm sure, remarkable value.
Steven.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Happy Birthday and happy trotting Can't wait til its my 40th....

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Good one Jeff. Eye eye.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Happy birthday.... your still just a bairn life begins now, will raise a glass to you. Noel 56 and 5 grandchildren