This might just be "perfection"...
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Re: This might just be "perfection"...
Well done the pair of you, it does sound as if you have created the perfect rod.
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I look forward to seeing some pictures, sounds like a beautiful rod...
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Sounds utterly wonderful. I also have that Five-zero day coming up this year and it might just have to be the day I get my name in the book for Carpathia.
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Re: This might just be "perfection"...
Well gentlemen, today was the day. I am flabbergasted with what Andrew has achieved. In my humble opinion, it is the perfect combination of light weight hollow built cane providing balance, crispness and sheer beauty.
I've been lucky enough to use or handle Barder, Ted Oliver, Southwell, Aspindale, Cook etc. and what Andrew is crafting now is up there (and possibly beyond) those master craftsmen. I've warned Mrs Tengisgol that she will be having an uncomfortable night tonight; that rod is coming to bed with me.
Pictures and full report in a new thread in a week or so, once Quinquaginta has had a little test and I have had a chat to Andrew about his plans (he's so pleased himself, he's adding it to his range).
I've been lucky enough to use or handle Barder, Ted Oliver, Southwell, Aspindale, Cook etc. and what Andrew is crafting now is up there (and possibly beyond) those master craftsmen. I've warned Mrs Tengisgol that she will be having an uncomfortable night tonight; that rod is coming to bed with me.
Pictures and full report in a new thread in a week or so, once Quinquaginta has had a little test and I have had a chat to Andrew about his plans (he's so pleased himself, he's adding it to his range).
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Re: This might just be "perfection"...
Very pleased for you Tengisgol been in the same situation with AD cannot wait for the pictures I am discussions over something different again with him
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Re: This might just be "perfection"...
Great news Phil. Looking forward to the pics and a catch report!
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Excellent to hear your reaction ... can't wait to see what's causing it ! ;-)
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Evening Phil.... when you told me about the rod on Tuesday, at the Woodbine, one question popped into my mind... what are you going to pair "Perfection" with.... reel wise...?
PS I found that Sealey Blank
PS I found that Sealey Blank
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Re: This might just be "perfection"...
For the time being Aitch, I've got a lovely little Seldex that is absolutely mint. It's a three incher and only weighs six ounces to compliment the 11.5 of the rod. So that is it's reel to start with. I know they're not the most sought after but it is lovely. One day, maybe something more specific, but I prefer a solid spool and would want it to be as light as possible so need to think about it a bit.
Great re. the Sealey blank, let's get together and I'll show you the fly rod. Let me know what Saturday's suit you. Cheers.
Great re. the Sealey blank, let's get together and I'll show you the fly rod. Let me know what Saturday's suit you. Cheers.
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Good job its not a 60th..as the Sexquaginta is quite a handful....Tengisgol wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:12 pm Well gentlemen, today was the day. I am flabbergasted with what Andrew has achieved. In my humble opinion, it is the perfect combination of light weight hollow built cane providing balance, crispness and sheer beauty.
I've been lucky enough to use or handle Barder, Ted Oliver, Southwell, Aspindale, Cook etc. and what Andrew is crafting now is up there (and possibly beyond) those master craftsmen. I've warned Mrs Tengisgol that she will be having an uncomfortable night tonight; that rod is coming to bed with me.
Pictures and full report in a new thread in a week or so, once Quinquaginta has had a little test and I have had a chat to Andrew about his plans (he's so pleased himself, he's adding it to his range).
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