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HANDMADE VINTAGE-STYLE LANCASHIRE, TENCH FLOAT
One
‘feather-inlaid’ old-fashioned tench float; suited to several types of
traditional fishing methods.
Cork and
bird quill makes up the basis of this float.
This is
just the thing to master the elusive ‘Doctor
Fish’ and to match a vintage split cane rod and centrepin outfit. The tip
is painted with fluorescent paint for first-class visibility. Each float is a
unique work of art in its own right, as they are individually handmade in the
old-fashioned way.
Please
note: the whipping, feathers and paint colours on the floats may vary from the
illustration and all are treated with several coats of marine varnish for extra
resilience.
The
whipping style also adds to the float’s durability. They also have real wire
eyes and are approximately 6 to 8 inches in length. The quills uses
have a nice curved effect, which leads to the vintage feel.
Altogether
this tench float is 100% more aesthetically pleasing to use that the typically
dismal, plastic mass-produced things found in modern angling suppliers. Personally,
I think that the tench is a brilliant hard-fighting fish that deserves every
respect from the angler and this includes fishing for it with the most authentic
gear, rather than throwing ‘factory – produced’ plastic wagglers into the swim.
This
float is just perfect for those halcyon days of summer. Just holding the item
in hand brings back magical memories of deep green water, marginal reeds waving
in the gentle July breeze, and sudden takes as the float shoots rapidly beneath
the surface film.
The Tench float takes a long time to make properly (days in fact, if one includes the paint and varnishing time). Consequently, you get a genuine bargain for such an inexpensive starting price.
And ‘Yes’
– they sure do catch fish!
Apart
from the Tench, I have had many types of species using my handmade floats
including: Roach, Perch, Grayling, Chub, Rudd, Trout, Carp, Bream etc and even
larger predators like Pike.
Please 'DO'
let me know if you have any angling success using my floats. I love to hear
your stories!
Here’s a
few of the recent comments about my floats...
Very pleased, great workmanship, 5* THANKS
As
described, good price, quick postage. Many thanks.
Nice
floats
Excellent
Great
ebayer thanks
Very
pleased, great quality, 5* THANKS
Excellent
service, happy with the item
a********
seller
Superb
Very
good have used them very happy
These will go
good with my Allcocks Reel and Hardy Rod A++++++++++++++
Great Float
ebayer can’t wait until the next ones…
Top item 5 star
Great floats, quick delivery
Super floats from top class seller, many thanks AAA+++
Great
floats, great service. Thanks