Rickster 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hi hookstersWell it's finally happened, a much loved Classic Rod FT67 built by Yatesy from Sport Fishing Scene has come to an end on a huge ray. :ohmy: I purchased this rod some 25 odd years ago and has done me well, i have caught many a fish on it with the most being the Elusive Silver Ghost.Has travelled to a lot of destinations and have some great times with it.It was the prize of my collection, anyway it can rest now as it has done it's job. I am still a happy man as it has served me well over that 25 yrs so i can't complain, i think that time frame is very good and a testament to the quality of such a fine rod. so on that note Classic Rods are a number one rod for quality and durability and would recommend them to anyone.The last bend.The final result.Going to be a task now to get another equal to this. :(PS. I did'nt even get the top half or i would have kept it as a two piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 706 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I feel your painRIP FT67 Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 sorry to hear about your loss.Another good Old Skool rod bites the dust. :(I to have suffered a loss of great magnitude when I fell on my Hirimassa...ouch the pain - breaking that rod hurt my feelings bad. I felt so sad for days... lolMake that - I havent really gotten over it yet and that was about a month ago Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 All is not lost, just means it's back to the ugly sticks for a wee while. Will also fire up the Sabre again, the only difference being that this is an overhead. And yes this one is old skool too being over 30 yrs old. :woohoo: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 lets take your mind off the loss of your rod for a while Rickster, Just Me and Audacious 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 That will do it, thanks mate. :woohoo:Wish i was a bud light right now. :woohoo: 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 lets take your mind off the loss of your rod for a while [attachment=7452]forrick.jpg[/attachment]So what happen to your rod again 4THALOVE and Rickster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Savagelip 4 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Bugger.. my bro bought a 1 piece classic rod from cashies for $30, not really sure what its worth..snapped my fenwick rod trying to pull a decent bream from under jervois.. grr piece a shit @ uhf.. think you take the cake mate lol Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Bugger.. my bro bought a 1 piece classic rod from cashies for $30' date=' not really sure what its worth..snapped my fenwick rod trying to pull a decent bream from under jervois.. grr piece a shit @ uhf.. think you take the cake mate lol[/quote']Alot more than what you might think, mine cost me a considerable amount back then. But was well worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hmmmmm, as i recall, the rod was safe in MY hands,(see first pic lol) so i believe that last bend was in YOUR hands Mr Rickster haha... :whistle: Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Komodo 10 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 As the old girl Suzy Q sang " Can you can the can..."Rickster come and have a look at my rods that have arrived this month from the factory. Maybe not up there with a custom rod but very competitive in the current market. Something a little different, well made and our dearest rod is $75. Dont let that fool you we have sold heaps of these by guys who have put them at $120 to 300 bracket. Come with a twelve month warranty :ohmy: I'd appreciate the feedback and we always look after strike and hook membersAnd you can have a fish at mine as well when you come down Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickster 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 @ JM was the last bend captured on film, and yes you are correct it was in my hands last but what a bend it had before she broke. Rather glad it broke in my hands than yours. :woohoo: Just Me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 @ JM was the last bend captured on film' date=' and yes you are correct it was in my hands last but what a bend it had before she broke. Rather glad it broke in my hands than yours. :woohoo:[/quote']So am i lol, you would,ve been cryin' like bitch at me all the way home... Rickster, 4THALOVE and Moggy23 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest boys day out Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Drink holder mmmm where do you get one of them look good on my boat LOL 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack. 10 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Condolences mate :(I too love the ugly stik and sabers. Some of the new sabers look pretty good in that kinda weigh range, if I had the cash that's what I'd get I reckon. My mate made pretty short work of a feisty eagle ray on his this weekend gone... Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afishyfish 4 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 At least it died doing what it liked doing and lived a good life Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 spew fella so when we creamting it and sending the ashes down the mully spot Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Be brave now and venture into Graphite :ohmy: Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moggy23 625 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 The positive spin to your sadden day is you can look at these fine rods now. http://samaki.com.au/ and not too expensive. Rickster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 The positive spin to your sadden day is you can look at these fine rods now. http://samaki.com.au/ and not too expensive. there not bad aye moggy for the 150 price tag cant go wrong Moggy23 and Rickster 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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