The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Last year I purchased a Floatcaster De-Luxe rod from Steve Middleton (TradtionalAngling). I decided to send it straight to Paul Cook to give it a complete overhall along with some loving care and attention. After some deliberation I decided to opt for a garnet coloured whipping as I was not very fond of the blue whipping that normally is on these rods. It was really a toss up between garnet and a dark green and the garnet won.

The rod also has new ferules and new rings throughout, Paul also whipped some extra intermediate whippings which I think have given the rod a bit of extra character.

It was only yesterday that I saw the rod for the first time and already I have fallen in love with it. On Saturday I shall couple my 1920's Aerial to the rod and go a roving for the chub.

Please see the before and after pictures below.
Thank you Paul you have done a wonderful job.

Now that is nice Mark. I love the upgrade. Paul does do a wonderful job doesn't he. Looks like a new rod!

Oooooh I just love that whipping colour Mark, and those inters are exquisite... I'm jealous, My FC DeLuxe is in whipped in Blue courtesy of Wally's Cast... but yours is just superb

What a cracker !!! Many tight lines with it Mark, Sir.

Absolutely beautiful Mark...Paul is getting quite good at this restoration and traditional tackle making lark!

Mark, what a stunning transformation, that looks perfect

Wow, great work Mr Cook. Hope you get a Chevin on the end of her on the weekend.

Thats a real beauty.

Paul revamped a couple of Chapman 500s for me some time ago - always excellent work and the rod really looks magnificent in red!

Lovely. Great chub rod too.