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Old 12-11-2011, 06:30 PM
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Had a good few hours on the set up but after a 12 or 13 ft shimano triple x rod.

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Nice picture Sewin, especially like the float a 2009 a very good vintage
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Now that is a pretty looking float...
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Old 13-11-2011, 08:58 AM
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Nice picture Sewin, especially like the float a 2009 a very good vintage
Long over due for their use George and they fished very well to

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Nice picture Sewin, especially like the float a 2009 a very good vintage
tidy crowquill avons them George
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Good to hear Sewin

Thanks Chaps, Yes 2009 was a good vintage for the Crow quills, you wouldn't believe how much the trends change through the years this year most people who contact me now want wire stemmed floats, am not best keen on them myself after trying them but each to their own
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