It's strange to think how a lot of anglers wouldn't have entertained using Avid gear not too many years ago, Now look at how their brand is becoming more fashionable and recognised as top quality. A fantastic company that aren't messing around which I'm sure will be massive in the not too distant future.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Nice words pal 👍

Christmas come early.this season,for you Simon 😂😊👌

The first item i ever got from AVID was the Benchmark X and Thermafast 5 sleeping bag, at first it seemed too bulky and heavy but i'd never swap it for anything else now it's ridiculously comfy!! Ever since then AVID have caught my eye on a number of items and now own the A-Spec 5 rod holdall, HQ Dual Layer 2 Man Bivvy (wouldn't swap this either), Camo Line, those scales and the one piece suit, been looking at getting the windproof fleece too. Going to be looking at getting into vlogging myself this year and they'll definitely be some AVID products in there! Some brilliant stuff in the range.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

The only downside to the Benchmark X is it’s bulk but it’s comfort makes up for it 👍

Brilliant vid, and gear! Watching bankside vids is great of course but that made a really refreshing change and a good insight to new gear whether sponsored or not, thanks Simon. Tight lines 🎣 👌

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Glenn 👍

Very impressed with the bed chair.

Very enjoyable to see all the new gear. I’ll definitely be buying some. Looks great and at great prices too. Also nice to hear some honesty. I like this don’t like that Ect. Makes all the difference. Tight lines Mr Crow

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danar 👍

Alan Blairish 🤣 Great video Simon. Usual honesty and straight to the point. Bang on. Looking forward to the upcoming vids. If ever you're vloging near Preston HQ, be great to watch (quietly) the master do his thing 👍

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal 👍

Love the way you say it’s a bit of a hassle, wish I had that problem.Great video

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Everything is a hassle if I’m not fishing…😉

Please don't skip anything Simon, some anglers out there would make great use out of that bed chair regardless of what bow has done to it. Lol. I'd gladly pay for shipping and make great use of it.

Thanks Simon. Great video. I would be like a kid at Christmas if I had that lot delivered to my door. Sure it will get good use in the years to come..One Love,Tight Lines and Bending Rods to ALL

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Neil 👍

Heated bed. 10 years ago I would have died laughing... But now I think it's an interesting option :))

Happy new gear day 🙌

I love your attitude and trust the gear you use

Love the outline camo line got the 15lb and 18lb on my shimano 5500 xtd reels perfect every time ya use it

As usual very informative video 👍 tight lines 🎣🎣🎣🎣

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

Cracking vlog and review si and some very nice gear and like you I'm not young anymore so having a nice comfy bedchair is very important so that's the bedchair I will be getting

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave 👍

@davesexoticsburmssuperdwarfsan

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow how do you go on in the winter with the alarms with moving parts if it snows?

You must have one hell of a deal on your contract with avid mate 😉👍👍

Some nice kit there Simon - have quite a bit of Avid gear in my set up and Ive got to say the Benchmark is the best bed I have ever had, just a shame the new spirit level isn't available to buy separately so I could just clip it onto the side of mine. Enjoy the season ahead

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Have a great season Joe 👍

@andyslate9996

2 жыл бұрын

Just get some mini bulls eye levels and stick them on your bed frame.

Some nice gear there

Nice vid mate, I like the look of that bedchair and will be looking into the dimensions of it. My back can be in bits at times after years of sleeping on almost anything including the floor at times.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a mega bit of kit mate, even big enough for a giant like you 👍

@MarkWatsonCarpCast

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow great, that’s what I need!👍🐟

Great blog again mate,If you wanted to get rid of any of your old gear I have two young lads who would love some proper carp gear😉. Tight lines..

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I have to give all ‘still useable’ gear back to Avid, I should have pointed that out in the vlog. It’s only the ruined items (like the bedchair mattress & bag) that I have to get rid of

A great review, would be nice to think some of the old stuff could be donated some how. Difficult I know for Avid, but these days even angling clubs/charities would appreciate that.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Avid do loads for charity mate 🙌

Being forced to use only one brand for my fishing gear is probably my biggest nightmare. Like you said, there are things you like and you don't from each company but to have to use only one brand I'll go nuts!! I must agree the new benchmark bed has no match on the market...best bed out there, I upgraded to the new one but the old one still going strong.

Awesome Vid mate I may have too pick up some of these items myself 👍🎣

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stu 👍

@StusFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow No worries also I ended up watching that VHS again you & Rob Hughes did for nostalgia the other day as my son wanted too watch it as I mentioned too you on one of your previous vlogs you did 👍🎣

I know you put the work in, Si but you don't need anyone to tell you how fortunate you are in your career. Keep up the good work 👍

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

The industry is growing all the time mate but it’s a way of life for lots of us in the trade 👍

Brilliant 👏

Lovely gear

very imformative vlog loved it

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter 👍

Great Bed Great tackle.

Hey Simon luv the vlogs and would really like to c more in depth what its like being a sponsored angler and what day to day life is like

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal, will see what I can come up with 👍

Gave me backache just watching you un packing all that gear😄 don't know about yours? Great vid really enjoyed!👍

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Paul

Awsome Tackle Coming out 👍🎣... Giveaway competition for you old gear?

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

I have to give my old gear back to Avid, unless it’s unusable when it gets skipped…

Christ Everybody’s obsessed with what happens to the old gear! 🙈😂

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Women buy shoes, we buy new tackle. Nice video as always.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tone 👍

Simon Crow, represents the more sensible side of carp fishing.👍

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Nice video 😉🐟

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Not sure if it’s allowed etc but I bet that your second hand gear would make someone who is starting out or a bit skint a brilliant setup? Any way of doing a giveaway or draw? I know of anglers unable to afford gear cos of losing jobs in the pandemic etc? Just a thought but great vid Si, always interested in what your up to 🎣🎣

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yeh Avid do loads of charity stuff each year, they make loads of donations and everyone in the team does their bit. Nothing goes to waste. It was only the mattress that got sent to the skip out of my old gear 👍

Instead of throwing the bedchair I'm sure someone out there would appreciate that as a gift good clean and it's still got plenty of sessions left in it maybe you could offer a competition for someone to come and fish with you and any old gear you could give it away and I'm sure avid make enough money to throw a few new items in I use their bedchair and seat aswel as the thermal suit and so be great for one of the biggest brands to offer a chance to fish with yourself and maybe win a few bits and Bob's especially the young anglers great vid 👍👍👍

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

It’s only the mattress and bag I’ve thrown, the frame will be given back to Avid

I saw you wearing the avid jacket last year and liked the look of it so got one and like you I wear it out and about its very smart and warm, in fact if me and the missus have a social event or dance I wear it with a white shirt and black tie I have a question can you ask Avid if they could make a matching waist coat so I can wear wear it with a bow tie?!!!! plus since I have been wearing it I am catching more carp I think they like a smart angler.

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

I think you need to go on the Korda page for those accessories 🙂

Did I hear correctly. Someone’s has finally made some digital scales that keep the zero’d sling in the memory? That’s what always put me of digital is you only get a minute or 2 to sort the fish out before they switch off and reset the tare. If that’s so looks like I’ll get the Avid ones

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, that’s what the Avid scales offer, very easy to operate too 👍

Great vlog Simon, saw you avid pod came in a carry case. Bought a avid low down pod last didn’t have a case do avid sell one separately ? Are you and avid at the Big one show at stoneLeigh as want to get case, thanks

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

You should have had a bag with it mate. We don’t sell one separately. Unfortunately Avid aren’t at any shows this year

@guyshepherd8937

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow ok thanks

Do you get to keep the old stuff or have you got to send it back

What was the rod you was using?I'm going to purchase 2 exodus pro's.either the 3.25 or the 3.5 I use a 4oz lead.what would you recommend?

@SimonCrow

Жыл бұрын

I’d go with the 3.5 mate 👍

Avid gear is top quality. 👌

Hi Crowy, you still going to keep using the Ascent bivvy then? Am guessing you are a fan … they are on sale for £240 and my old pram hood Trident is on its way out, was thinking whether the ascent is a good buy?! With it being so cheap I am wondering if it’s too good to be true … cheers 👍🏽👍🏽

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great bivvy for the spring and summer, very lightweight. I’ll Defo be using it again soon, just prefer the HQ Dual Layer for the winter months 👍

What do you do your old stuff

Serious question how much would that delivery cost a non sponsored angler ?

I have some gear, cloths and sleeping bag from Avid, good quality at a correct price, for now.

What do you do with last years gear?

Hey mate what size Spomb do you use?

What do you do with all your old gear

What’s the name and model of your fishing rod

So do you use the snags over the curves now?

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, they are my go to hook at the moment 👍

Perks of the job 👌

how many subs where you at when you started to get sponsored

@SimonCrow

9 ай бұрын

Zero….I’ve been a sponsored angler since before You Tube started

Mine all went on twisted did my head in I watched so many videos on how to do it and still messed up some how hurry up with a blog to 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪🤦‍♂️✌🏻👍🏻😝

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

That’ll be because you fixed the line spool in position. It needs to run free, like in the bucket of water 👍

Like Christmas

Lucky boy most of us can only dream

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

Dreams come true if you work hard to make them 👍

Luck bugger like Xmas all over again,you need a power barrow at your age,treated myself and no more cutting back on the gear or blowing out my arse🤣

My bed chair is custom moulded to my fat arse! It takes atleast 20 night sessions to get a sleeping bed comfortable, be gutted if I had to break in a new one.

Id give the old gear to charity if poss

What do you do with the old gear

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

If it’s still useable it goes back to Avid, it’s their property, if it’s unusable it gets binned

@christhomas5794

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow I just wondered because of the young people coming in to the sport now

Where u donate your old gear mate

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t own any of the gear I use, it gets given back to Avid, unless it’s unusable when it gets skipped

@spiderdaz.lifetimeangler7072

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimonCrow ah cool I did contact them no answer lol I got there original restbite bedchair at least 10 year old now

Some 1 is an avid fan

Get Avid get you a bigger van mate lol

What do you do with all your old gear? Give it to charity?

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

See posts below

Any chance you could donate me your old gear ? Plssssss

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could mate but I have to give most of it back to Avid unless it’s ruined

Skip!!! Give it to some kid or someone who is skink…jeeesus

@SimonCrow

2 жыл бұрын

It was just the mattress that got skipped, it was in awful condition, ripped and very smelly

Lovely stuff. Massively overpriced.

Just thinking if you have finished with your sponsor gear could you donate it to a fishing charity or something for under privileged kids would be a shame to the tip