Wallop Tough Boxes When I first saw an advert for the Wallop Tough Boxxes, I thought they looked right up my street, but without seeing them I was a little unsure how strong and robust they would be. Having now taken delivery of both the Cook Boxx and the Tackle Boxx, I can confirm my concerns were totally without foundation. Both Boxxes are even better than I hoped they would be and not at all heavy! The Cook Boxx measures 49cm x 32cm x 26cm and boasts a hard wearing wooden top and a hinged front opening and, carry handles…I went the extra yard and also invested in the custom made Cordura Cool insert – a brilliant addition, that will undoubtedly prove invaluable for my overseas trips. The Tackle Boxx is slightly larger at 55cm x 36cm x 30cm and the lid incorporates two hinged lids that house generous storage compartments. In common the Cook Boxx, a front opening accesses the main storage section of the Boxx. I am undecided yet, but I suspect the Tackle Boxx might end up living in the van. Check them out at http://www.wallop.org.uk
I would like to give a brief snap shot of my life and introduce myself;
My name is Richard Handel and was born in 1965 in Suffolk. I have worked as a UK Operation & Intermodule Manager for a shipping company. I live in Hampshire now and am married with 2 young children, both girls so I am a bit outnumbered even the cat is a girl!
I have been fishing since I was about 7 years old. I started on small local rivers in Suffolk, then moved onto gravel pits and then carp fishing. My personal best is a 39.08 mirror, over recent years I have started river fishing again, on the Hampshire Avon, this is a nice break from the carp lakes.
My life has turned a big corner this year, the company I was working for relocated their Operation centre to Estonia. I was offered a job at the head office in London. This would have meant a 5 day commute and working in Stratford. As a family, we did not fancy this, as I would hardly spend any time with the children (and the Mrs). So after 22.5 years, I was given a nice redundancy package and with my wife is working full time. I became the house husband.
This has meant a complete turn around in my fishing, as I can pick and choose when I go. I have found a splendid new syndicate to fish this year, which includes 5 lakes and some 8 miles of river with only 150 members. It's an amazing change to the way I am able to fish.
I am now trying to start my own tackle business and make a bit of a name for myself in the world of fishing, as I have retired from real work.
Richard
UK Carp & Coarse Fishing 