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Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:38 pm
by Banksy
That rod looks superb!
The ferrules and the copper wire whippings are perfect.
Any idea how much the rod weighs?
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:46 pm
by Old Man River
Looks very good.... any idea of the TC ?
OMR
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:15 pm
by CrayCane
Lovely job
What does it weigh?
Pete
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:33 pm
by Badger1
Oh yes I did mean to put the weight down.
The original SWA 'Opochtli' comes in at a rather light 14.5oz.
Big Bertha has a bit more tonnage at 1lb 1.8oz . It's surprisingly balanced and not a floppy top-heavy rod. It's sizeable rod even compared to a SWA. She casts very well.....Andy Batchelor was on the opposite side of the Dove and I could land a 1oz lead and luncheon meat at his feet lol.
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:34 pm
by Badger1
No idea on what the Test curve might be. Sorry.
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 6:15 pm
by Shaun Harrison
Don't tell the people at Century you have used their rod name
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 6:35 pm
by J.T
Gorgious rod and great name too!!
Look forward to seeing it in action on the Wye!.
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:19 pm
by CWK
Another fabulous creation from the superlative rod creator AJD ..
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:40 pm
by Robbi
Wow !!
Re: One off - Big Bertha
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 10:17 pm
by Tonytoned
Absolutely stunning rod beautifully finished.
