The Carp

[Ljm183]

Lee,

How do you whip so quickly? And can I ask what grade thread you use?

Hovis.

Practice.

I started whipping rod,s using size A thread (a job lot), the first one was a bit of a mess and took me ages.
The thicker the thread the easier and quicker it is to whip
The green on the 550 is size E, (it,s the only size i have of that color) so nice and thick,
All done by hand.

[Hovis]

Mmmm I tend to use pipers silk amd it beds down but can be fiddly. Size E looks perfect on the rod though well done sir! I really must start my new rod now.

[Ljm183]

Good work Lee!!!

Here is the glass The Carp label

Had a chat with john at Chapman today and your rod is a North Western Blank, the writing "THE CARP" was not written by Chapman.

Lee.

[Ljm183]

First coat of varnish and the copper whipping made and fitted.

[The Sweetcorn Kid]

Thanks Lee...

And the rod is looking peachy!!!

[Frenchman]

First coat of varnish and the copper whipping made and fitted.

Can I ask what make and colour of thread you used on the 550 please?

[Ljm183]

Frenchman, It,s Gudebrod Dark Green 5896

[Frenchman]

Thanks