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A grilse special single hander and a 12’10.
Both finished in nightfall cork.
The black reel seat on the grilse special is to match a black danielsson reel.


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stunning work, what casting weight is the 12,10? is that one of the new faster action blanks ,
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stunning work, what casting weight is the 12,10? is that one of the new faster action blanks ,
Thanks Jimmy.
No it’s one of the full action rods that bends to the cork.
I’m building a 12’6” #8 sample blank just now.
Im really pleased with my new stiffer range. I’ve been using the various sizes all season and loving them. Real easy to cast. I was using the 13ft yesterday and actually had a chuckle to myself at how much line I could punt out with it. And I’m far from a great caster. I had it singing. Anything that makes me look good must be pretty user friendly haha.
Anytime you fancy or anyone else fancy’s a shot of any of my range to try out just pm me. And I will send a rod off for you to play with to see if you like.
No offence taken if anyone doesn’t like them as I can’t expect everyone to like the same thing.
I’m aiming for a full range of rods that are good fishing rods and are easy to put out decent lines with, that most people will pick up and get on with straight away.
Then I can tailor that to make it special and unique to that person.
Im having lots of fun so far.
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Thanks Gordon i may well take you up on that ,what casting weight is the 13ftr
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Thanks Gordon i may well take you up on that ,what casting weight is the 13ftr
I’ve got a 540 grain on it and it was perfect
They look absolutely minted 👍 stunning work as always Gordon 👌👍
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I’m aiming for a full range of rods that are good fishing rods and are easy to put out decent lines with, that most people will pick up and get on with straight away.
Then I can tailor that to make it special and unique to that person.
Im having lots of fun so far.
When I was up with Gordon last week he commented at how much line he had out and as we were talking lines, he offered me a cast. First cast with a new rod to me and the line flew out tightening into the reel. I can therefore vouch for the easy casting.
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Have you got a website mate?
Not yet. All my builds are posted on the rod building section on here.
Pm me for more info
Cheers
They look absolutely minted 👍 stunning work as always Gordon 👌👍
Thanks Arnie.
Hopefully get a day out with sometime and you can try them out.
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