Finally the rod is finished. There is a long list of Thanks on this one.

Gary (Bbamboo) Nicholson - for the taper and advice.
John Chapman - For the blank, and all the hardware including the custom reelseat and fitting of the ferrules.
David N - for the waterslide name labels, via www.fishingrodlogos.co.uk , and a lot of advice.
Fisherprice - for the name.

Thanks All.....

Well here she is - A 6' 3 weight cane brook rod, based on an adjusted PHY midge taper.
Hardware is Rec Recoil guides and mildrum stripper.
A custom cork reelseat made by John Chapman because he thought that the cork on the rec PLRN I chose was not good enough
Classic sporting ferrule - blued by John, he liked the look of it..

The rod weighs in at 2 1\4 oz and to give a perspective on the blank the capital letters on the name are 6mm high and the lower case are 3mm. It is a lovely blank


And finally some reasonable pictures.

Regards merv

Nice looking combo, I especially like the grip.
There was a youngs jubilee 5100 going in classifieds that might suit it

Well done Merv, hope you christen it soon.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Thanks Mr T - Already christened, she's been the downfall of 12 brownies on her first outing, all released of course... Mostly around 7" although one of 14" one gave me a few heart stopping moments - as the tip is so fine, (1.6mm bore tip ring). I sould not have worried though, she handled it fine. Coupled with one of your furled leaders it is a dream to use.

Taniwa - I'll take a look at the reel. The grip was done by John Chapman, he suggested a payne style and then fitted individual shrives and turned it for me..!

Thanks

merv

cracking little rod ,I love the handle its so lightweight and functional never any scratches and the reel doesnt actually fall off as a lot of people expect
I dont often visit this section probably cause it makes me want to do one .
Nice

Very Nice


Gary (nicho)

Bamboo Rod Maker

Merv,

Looks a beauty and already christened, well done. If she fishes as good as she looks then there will be much pleasure derived from the fruits of your labours.

KRs

FP

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... can you cover it from here?