A small world
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: The Briny Bar
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Printed Date: 25 Jan 2026 at 10:41pm
Topic: A small world
Posted By: Sufishent
Subject: A small world
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 5:22pm
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Background: I needed to get a left hand bait caster reel for my grandson. Did the e-tour of the local tackle shops - not much available - and fortuitously saw one advertised on Marketplace. Went to go and collect it today from the seller (Alex) and after a few chats discovered that he was a member of the site: Loryder is his handle. Did a bit of reminiscing and left before the heavens opened up. Alex: thanks for the sale and the reel is in excellent condition. ------------- You can never have enough fishing tackle |
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2026 at 9:17pm
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Awesome. I'm not sure if I have met LoRyder but I work with a mate of his
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Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2026 at 5:04pm
| i used to fish with him a while back. some of our fishing reports are on here somewhere! |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2026 at 2:53pm
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Good to see you hear again John. Hope you're all good. A workmate is a friend of Loryders but i Don't recall if I have met the guy
------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: muchalls
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 9:31pm
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decent lefty baitcaster are rare. Sold my Shimano Curado’s but bought a Daiwa Lexa300….not used much My go to is a Calcutta 201 with an aftermarket handle, no,paddles. I also have a Tica Caiman, drag serviced by Reel Repair Guy aka Swordfish Steve that landed a 20 lb Snapper on 10 lb braid. Buttery smooth drag.
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Posted By: Sufishent
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 9:09am
Alex mentioned you and your trips together in our reminisces - has us both smiling. Many others names got dropped in the chat and Alex discovered his other pastime of 4WD from Ski ... ------------- You can never have enough fishing tackle |
CanadianJohn wrote:Posted By: Sufishent
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 9:12am
Agree, very little on the market both new and used. Alex parted with a virtually brand new Okuma Ceymar - in great condition and filled with braid. Have left it with paddle handles for now. Have to wait for some clear weather to do a field test :) ------------- You can never have enough fishing tackle |
Posted By: muchalls
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 6:33pm
| Calcutta series discontinued I believe. A shame as they are solid reels. |
Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 20 Jan 2026 at 10:41pm
| heya michael. i have been popping by every so often. haven't fished in a few years but thats going to change! |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2026 at 6:13am
That's good to hear. My workmate's name is Jamie, was a boat builder guy. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |