Customer Feedback and Gallery
Here is a story to break the hearts of many seasoned salmon fishermen. Mr Ben Ripley has been a trout fisherman of many years, but was entirely new to the world of fishing for salmon. He bought a Norway 15′ #10-11 three piece rod, and went to the River Spey with three friends in April 2009 for his first week’s salmon fishing. The conditions were not splendid, but on the very first day he caught a 26 lb salmon! What are the chances of that? Sadly, for his friends, it was the only fish caught all week. To give you a sense of perspective of the size of this fish, the Norway 15′ cork handle, shown on the second photo, measures 27 inches overall. Nice fish Mr Ripley!
I must express my complete satisfaction at the level of service I received from Bruce & walker last season. I travelled down by train from York and was met by the managing director, Brian Potter, who took me to their small factory in the heart of “Big Sky” country - the Fens - where I was given a guided tour of the factory operations.
I tried out several models on their casting meadow before finally settling on two Norway Salmon models, with my bespoke requirements to boot.
The rods were promptly made and delivered to my door in time to catch the last week on the Tweed - two salmon rods, bespoke and delivered for just over £900. What a bargain!
In these times of belt-tightening I would advise anyone seeking a good-quality rod with great performance at a sensible price to consider Bruce & Walker and support a British company that employs local people and provides unequalled good old-fashioned customer service.
Trevor Dale, Stamford Bridge, East Yorks
February 2009 Edition, Trout & Salmon
Tomo Nakajima of Natural Inc, Japan. Fishing in Canada – nearly, the one that got away!
Bjorner Christensen with a superb fish from the Laerdal, Norway on a Bruce & Walker rod made to his own design.
(Picture 1) Mr Stephen Ward and his friend, Tony, with the results of a terrific week on Sprouston, River Tweed, February 2009. Over 22 Kelts were caught and returned, as were 3 Springers.
(Picture 2) Mr Stephen Ward with a superb 15lb fish caught on a bespoke Multispin 10’, on Sprouston, River Tweed, February 2009.
(Picture 3) Mr Stephen Ward’s specially made Multispin 10’ and the 15lb fish caught on Sprouston, River Tweed.
Rory Frampton, 13 years, with a double figure mullet, caught on a bespoke Bruce & Walker spinning rod. Caught on the River Yealm, the fish is approx 40-50 years old. It was released immediately.
Hokkaido is the most northern of the four islands that make up Japan. This is the coldest of all the islands, and reportedly, the best for fishing. Their cherished fish is the Ito, which looks similar to a large brown trout.
The photos shows a gentleman fishing in traditional fishing dress in Hokkaido, Japan, using a Bruce & Walker salmon fly rod.
Dasho Jurme Wangchuk, North India landed a 70lb Golden Mahaseer using a Bruce & Walker Multspin 10′
Ian Neale of Dallas, Morayshire with two beautiful fish from the Ponoi, Kola Peninsula, Russia
You can find further information about Ian Neale at the Links Page.
