1.   Fisherman Malcolm Gibson has a new rod after a youth threw his in the sea.

2.   Ashington police bought a new rod and reel for Mr Gibson, who is mentally handicapped.

3.   I never get out of here without buying a new rod and reel.

4.   Make sure the new rod, if you buy it, has rubber tips.

5.   New rod bolts are in place.

6.   To cement the experience, each young angler comes back from Irvine Lake with a new rod and reel.