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seat boxes
i am looking for a good seat box for sea fishing. it must have plenty of space.
which would everyone recomment.
which would everyone recomment.
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Re: seat boxes
shakespear beta box with the back harness. i would guess that 95% of the people that i meet in comps have this combination, i have one too. lots of space, easy to carry long distance. the only drawback is this combo can work out quite expensive depending on where you get it.
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Re: seat boxes
cheers
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
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Re: seat boxes
Yep. Like fishingmidget says, it has to be the Shakespeare/ breakaway combo..
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Re: seat boxes
ny1 recommend the daiwa ones, my uncle has one and it looks ok.
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
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Re: seat boxes
You must be preparing your list for Santa

Don't know how is going to get a Shakespear box down the chimney through.


Don't know how is going to get a Shakespear box down the chimney through.
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2012: 79
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Cod season Winter 2014/15: 193 cod (best fish: 4.25 lbs)
Bass Totals:
2007: 1
2008: 37
2009: 120
2010: 44
2011: 151
2012: 79
2013: 20
2014: 19
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Re: seat boxes
dan wrote:ny1 recommend the daiwa ones, my uncle has one and it looks ok.
I think 99% of anglers has owned the Shakespeare box at some time....seems to do whats needed......I had the large Daiwa years ago...great box but you need to buy a mule to go with it




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Re: seat boxes
yeah the shakespeare box is what you will see being most used.
get the breakaway backrest, dont get any of the other breakaway add on's for it.
get the breakaway backrest, dont get any of the other breakaway add on's for it.
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Re: seat boxes
ceers lads hopefully i'll find one somewhere to do me.
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Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
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Re: seat boxes
cheers everyone. your knowledge has really help.
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
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Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
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Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
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Re: seat boxes
theshoreking wrote:Or you could buy it in ireland for €29!![]()
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sk
What euros are too expensive lol

Veals are doing a deal, the box and breakaway back rest combo for about £50
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Re: seat boxes
do any shops in north down sell them like mckees or trap and tackle or somewhere.
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
Fly Caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Whiting, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, Roach
Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
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Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
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Re: seat boxes
Robin in trap and tackle may have the seat box, but he will have to order the backrest, Mackees do have one i think i remember seening one there, but failing that Belfast angling supplies should have it. The guys in the Belfast angling and Mackees will match internet prices with delivery! Better keeping the money locally!!
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Re: seat boxes
cheers
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
Fly Caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Whiting, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, Roach
Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
9 FW
Fly Caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Whiting, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, Roach
Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
9 FW
Re: seat boxes
Veals are doing a deal, the box and breakaway back rest combo for about £50[/quote]
Could still be got cheaper in Ireland.
sk
Could still be got cheaper in Ireland.

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Re: seat boxes
immunecfg wrote:Veals are doing a deal, the box and breakaway back rest combo for about £50theshoreking wrote:Could still be got cheaper in Ireland.![]()
sk
Do tell! im looking myself, if i can get it for less then im there!!!
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Re: seat boxes
i'd rather get it in a local shop than order for some reason. theres a shop in kirkubbin and another in portaferry i may have a look in.
Lure caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Pouting, Poor Cod, Dab, Cod, Whiting, Flounder, Plaice, Bass, SeaTrout, Grey Gurnard, Scad, SandSmelt, Red Gurnard, Launce, Lesser Sandeel, Rock Goby, Black Goby, Shanny, Mackerel, Herring, Dragonet, Ballan Wrasse, Corkwing Wrasse, GoldSinney Wrasse, Lesser Weaver, Butterfish, Perch, Pike
Fly Caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Whiting, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, Roach
Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
9 FW
Fly Caught Fish 2014- Pollack, Coalie, Whiting, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Perch, Roach
Biggest Fish of 2014-15lb Conger Eel
Total Species 2014-39 Sea
9 FW