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Well done Keith, it looks superb, hope to see you on the river soon with it.

You certainly know how to make a man jealous on a Monday!

PershoreHarrier wrote:

Aquaerial wrote:What a beauty..
That is an interesting tone of thread and as close to the original that I have seen PH. Do you know what it is please?
Thanks,

Apologies Aquaerial you would have to ask Andrew Davis as he matched it. My brief was to restore the rod as close to the original as possible which Andrew once again achieved so wonderfully.

No apology necessary PH...Andrew!!!! or should I say JAMES!!! its a long way to shout from Norfolk..

PeteD wrote:You certainly know how to make a man jealous on a Monday!

Would prefer to inspire you Pete - not make you or anyone else jealous.

Mike the silk used is called Cranberry red its a Japanese silk under the brand of Clover tire. Usually only available from USA. its darkened with some pale french polish.
A special thanks goes to Ljm183 who gifted me a black stand of guide, i could of been still looking for one now.
Well done to PershoreHarrier for finding this Craftversa and getting it restored,i look forward to the next one.
AJD

Did the original rods have black guides then? I had no idea! I know their earlier match rods had, but I never thought the Craftversa did. I've got a full new set here!

Yes Nobby i must admit i have seen 3 other Craftversa rods all had chrome guides this is the first i had seen with original black guides except butt and tip.

Bumble wrote:Well done my friend glad it came out so well, not surprised given the skill that AJ has. I will look forward to a Craftversa day in the Spring.
Bumble

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James wrote:Mike the silk used is called Cranberry red its a Japanese silk under the brand of Clover tire. Usually only available from USA. its darkened with some pale french polish.
A special thanks goes to Ljm183 who gifted me a black stand of guide, i could of been still looking for one now.
Well done to PershoreHarrier for finding this Craftversa and getting it restored,i look forward to the next one.
AJD

Much obliged Andrew thank you...

PershoreHarrier wrote:

PeteD wrote:You certainly know how to make a man jealous on a Monday!

Would prefer to inspire you Pete - not make you or anyone else jealous.

I am truly inspired!

Now just the small matter of finding a Craftversa!