Tackle Purchase - Ebay for that first trip

Well, before I can start fishing again I need to get some tackle.  So I used good old ebay and selected a rod and reel that I used to use, or aspired to use...

Waggler Road - Daiwa Connoisseur 13ft Waggler Rod


Match Reel - Good old Mitchell Match 440A



Total spend £150

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