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Well thats a funny Abu 508 ive ever seen must be the duck tape

Forgot thats funny its got a Abu 506 handle

I know this man and in his day an absolutely brilliant angler but bit of a roque.
He followed unusual affects that the moon had on fishing etc and had a tackle shop in South London once.
The white stuff on the Abu is winter protection from the cold , also on the rod around the base of the handle,so his hands did not get cold....aaahhhh
He would fish the 'dumpy' float ( Pre waggler days) out to the middle of the Thames and stand on his wicker basket for maximum control.

How many times have I thought of doing something like that to my 506's.

Bloomin freezin to hold in the depths of winter, but never got round to it. Would probably choose a darker colour mind 

Thing about that picture though, is he doesn't seem dressed for the cold exactly ??? Not proper cold anyway.

Yes Mark I thought that earlier.No doubt a Winetr shot and trotting on a river but maybe a promo shot.
I could not be without my 501's and All floatfishing done with them..max line being 1.5 lb to 3lb maxima main.
Never get a tangle and acn cast hundreds of times in a wag/mag roach match.
Used to use WD40 on the inners but now found some sea fishing silicone type oil that makes them run smooth,especially on a backwind if we lucky enough to use.
Still use 12 ft microlites and norborons.

Dont know mr v have you seen the trees

ps if you want your 501s servicing for the new season let me know tight lines mate

Wiley,
Is that one of Ray Mumford's former team members Pete Burton. I think He was in an earlier team photo with the Tonkers. I had help with this and my friend told me he was a cockney wide Boy !!!!!
What did He used to get up to then ?

looks like john wills of central keenets

Exellent choppy. Yes Peter Burton.
Had a tackle in Catford and was a natural.
Not in earlier pics with Raymondo though,but same era and likely they did not get on...?
Will have to ask KC what PB was up to.?