it will be a true test of the quality of the cane to see how straight that top section is after Stu has finished with it
maybe when he is finished with it, it should be passed on to a Certain Mr Yates i seem to remember he also likes to give his cane a proper workout
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Re: The birth of 'Carpathia'
Nice rod, from the last photo there looks to be considerable strain concentrated above the ferrule for the first three rings.
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Re: The birth of 'Carpathia'
Excellent Stu...so it bends then. Can it make tea?
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Looking at the photos of the bent rod i do see what Nobby and MHC are saying but i do think the angle of the images has a lot to do with the way the rod looks [a little like looking through a mirror at the fair]. I did test the rod thoroughly at home before it went out and didn't see any excessive stress above the ferrule but be assured i will check the taper and if necessary alter it slightly .
Great work out Stuart..
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I hope what I wrote didn't sound like either a criticism or that I think I know what I'm talking about?
I suppose if you are going to 'have something in the butt' there must be quite a load on the area next to that butt..??
If you then stiffen that area up you'll surely end up with a thoroughly stiff rod...it's got to take the strain somewhere I guess.
I suppose if you are going to 'have something in the butt' there must be quite a load on the area next to that butt..??
If you then stiffen that area up you'll surely end up with a thoroughly stiff rod...it's got to take the strain somewhere I guess.
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No offence taken Nobby,my skin has hardened quiet a bit over the last few years just like my cane well tempered.
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Re: The birth of 'Carpathia'
A couple of months in and what can I say, Carpathia has done everything asked of her and bags more. Control, power, finesse, this rod really is something extra special. Here are a few of the carp she has tamed in that short period.
The let down of the bunch....this one was caught on the Mark IV
The let down of the bunch....this one was caught on the Mark IV
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Blimey. Quite a gallery there, SK. Well tested rod.
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Nice one Stu.
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Re: The birth of 'Carpathia'
Most impressive.
Will it be accompanying you to Ashmead for an ultimate workout?
Will it be accompanying you to Ashmead for an ultimate workout?