Sound of an old reel...can't whack it .

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lefthandup

Discussion Starter · Jul 20, 2017

My Marquis reels have served me well for years
this the no/1 I use on mt 10ft lpxe .
What a racket they make when you get a good fish on especially an early springer like this one.

I've had a wee bit criticism on the handling but it was a very lively fish and a difficult one...at one point I thought it was never going to stop.

I also use Youngs reels which are just as robust and noisy as the Marquis.
may springer. - YouTube

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The Flying Scotsman

· #110 · Nov 6, 2020

I've been saving up for loop classic for that authentic yeeha im in noise. Had the cash there but just blew it on a load more top grade and fancy cork, alps reel seats and a load of rod tubes for all the blanks that I've just had made.
Should have saved up enough again by the spring. I'm determined to enjoy that scream when I get in about all those springers im going to catch

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The Flying Scotsman

· #114 · Nov 8, 2020

lefthandup said:
Why not buy a marquis...cheap and just listen to that...no need to spend much to get that sound.... the hardest part is finding a fish like that these days....a proper fish.

That was one of the best fishing vids I've ever seen Colin. Fantastic. Just realised I've been watching your vids for years mate

The young lads got a marquis. Can't wait to show him that vid mate.

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The Flying Scotsman

· #163 · Jan 11, 2022

lefthandup said:
This reel was not a marquis but a loop classic loaned by a forum member..
They're a bit rickety on the retrieval ,but they look the part .
Never the less an early Earn fish from last season

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Was a Braw day Colin.
Auld Sandy netting Charlie out the way

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