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Index => Tackle Talk => Topic started by: Mike Barrio on 24/10/2018 at 16:51
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Sexyloops Hot Torpedo Competition 9' #5 fly rod :z12
Hot Torpedo fly rods have quite a following nowadays, there is even an owners club I believe :shock
This one was actually the first rod, serial number 1.
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Daiwa Signature Salmon Fly 12' #8 Scott Mackenzie fly rod ( SSF 1208-3 ) :z12
I really must get this rod out on the water :oops
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Both fine rods.... what else did you find in the cupboard :? :!
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Prototype Barrio Lochstyle 10' 6" #5 fly rod :z12
Built by Sandy, this is one of my favourite rods, it's just so nice to fish with.
But I must confess that I haven't been out on a loch for a while :oops I think the last time I fished this rod, was with boat partner Irvine, somewhere up Glen Affric :wink
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A couple more gems - and these sport the Thistle :z12
A Daiwa Whisker Salmon Fly MkII 15ft #9-11 fly rod ( WF98-15A )
A Daiwa Whisker Fly 12ft #7-9 fly rod ( WF98-12 )
I've always liked my Daiwas, especially the ones made in Scotland :z16
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There are more :z13 ........... but c'mon, let's see what some of you guys are hiding in the back of your cupboards first :z16
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don't think my cupboard is any thing like yours, :X2 Derek Roxborough
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But you have a couple of tents up your sleeve ..... so I'm sure you'll have an interesting rod, reel, or box of flies somewhere too Derek :wink
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I dug out my Normark Norboron 10 foot 8 weight the other day.
I remember Magnus and Richard Walker having these and casting silly distances with ease. I believe the likes of Peter Cockwill, Charles Jardine and other prestigious anglers used them. I bought mine secondhand from one of Richards customers. (Mike something, well known local angler, worked in the paper mills) for £150..which was a lot of money back then.
The 10 foot 8 weight seems to be the one to have and commands good prices on ebay. The shorter ones seem to go for a lot less.
I also found 2 part built "Pike Fly Fishing Association" blanks that I had rolled by Harrison. I designed and made these for the PFFA and sold a couple of dozen rods from simple builds to fancy before I moved. These blanks are from the first run, one in carbon grey, the other in bottle green.
And one for the coarse anglers (but with a strong connection to Spey casting), I came across my old Daiwa AKN (AKN12H) carp rods. I built these from blanks in the early 90's and I am now re-building them. They are a highly prized find and really sought after rods. Retail was £245 but they are fetching silly money these days.
However, they really are one of the nicest rods to cast and fish with and designed by perhaps the most talented designer of all times, Nobuo Nodera.
He is now the chief designer and founder of CND Spey rods. He developed all the double handed rods for Daiwa from about 1983, and was the one that pushed the Amorphous salmon rods and gave Simon Gawesworth his break.
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Nice ...... there were some great rods around in the 90s Rob :z16
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there is a lot of really nice, un-used hardware there Mike !
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there is a lot of really nice, un-used hardware there Mike !
It all sees some use James :z4
It's great to have a wide range of gear ( lengths/actions ) available for line testing :wink
Cheers
Mike
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I think you should visit next season Mike and exercise that 10'6" rod for a few days trouting :z18
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Prototype Barrio Lochstyle 10' 6" #5 fly rod :z12
Built by Sandy, this is one of my favourite rods, it's just so nice to fish with.
But I must confess that I haven't been out on a loch for a while :oops I think the last time I fished this rod, was with boat partner Irvine, somewhere up Glen Affric :wink
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Just realised, I have the same rod...but "switched" ;)
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I think you should visit next season Mike and exercise that 10'6" rod for a few days trouting :z18
the loch style rod looks lovely....
that being said i have been 'rationalising' - i had a #5 ( Scott), #6 (Zpey) , #7(sage) and #8/9(Bloke) and a #9 (B&W) single handers
i sold the #5, although i loved it
the #7 is swapped for getting my Loop Opti Salt #10 back
The bloke is the next to go.....
so my 'go-to' rod is now my #6 Zpey 'Reel Steel' switch
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Sounds like your cupboard is far from bare James :z13
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I have a few home built rods, but I know about them all, nothing in my cupboard that I forgot about, I do have too many fly boxes, :z12 Derek Roxborough
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
An Epic 580 fly rod :z12
In olive, rather than 'light sabre' orange :z4
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Does it need more fresh air and long walks with a new owner?
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No, sorry Kerry.
Sandy built this one for me and I do enjoy fishing it sometimes.
All of these rods are also 'tools of the trade', I use them when I'm working on lines.
Best wishes
Mike
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Just as well really - I have a serious addiction to Epic rods built by Sandy!
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You are not alone Kerry :z4 :z4 :z4
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A slightly older model, from Somers :z12
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A couple of unused, unbranded salmon reel samples :z12
These are pretty good reels, think I've got another one somewhere.
I would sell these, £75 each - if you would like them :wink
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A couple of unused, unbranded salmon reel samples :z12
Silent drag..... or...... ???
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Morning Hamish :z16
Not silent, they have a slight click to them. Not sure you'd hear this over the background sounds of running water though.
Cheers
Mike
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
"Wairua" ....... a simply sweet fly rod that Sandy built for me. I have a couple of nice Boos :z12
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More pix of that one please Mike!
Euan
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Will do :z16 ..... when I get a chance Euan.
I've got two of these, as new, would be happy to sell one of them.
Cheers
Mike
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Stop that Mike! I have already spent too much on tackle this year.
But put up the photos anyway :z4 :z4 :z4
Euan
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Will do :z16 ..... when I get a chance Euan.
I've got two of these, as new, would be happy to sell one of them.
Cheers
Mike
Definitely more photos please...
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Silent drag..... or...... ???
Getting back to this .... Why do you ask Hamish? I'm guessing that you like a good loud click on a Salmon reel?
Cheers
Mike
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Getting back to this .... Why do you ask Hamish? I'm guessing that you like a good loud click on a Salmon reel?
Yes, exactly - well pretty much. I like a wee bit of drama :wink Silent reels don't 'do it' for me :shock
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Yes, exactly - well pretty much. I like a wee bit of drama :wink Silent reels don't 'do it' for me :shock
H,
I am with you, silent salmon reels make no sense to me either.
The singing of the reel as a fish takes let’s me know when to lift. I bought a really nice reel that was silent and I just could not get used to it.
Eddie
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I like my Trout reels silent/quiet, but I do like a Salmon reel to sing :z12
Cheers
Mike
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Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Sexyloops Hot Torpedo Competition 9' #5 fly rod :z12
Hot Torpedo fly rods have quite a following nowadays, there is even an owners club I believe :shock
This one was actually the first rod, serial number 1.
When does that date from Mike? I remember Stefan S breaking one of the prototypes at the Sexyloops meet in Strathdon; although it may have simply been Stefan was holding it when it snapped :)
Sorry, nothing interesting to report in my cupboard: I keep having clearouts.
Andrew
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Hi Andrew :z16
Not long after the Strathdon meet, within a year I guess. I could look back for you if it is important?
This one has seen very little casting and is pretty much like new ..... I should probably sell it.
If somebody would like it I'm open to offers via PM :wink
Cheers
Mike
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PM sent
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Dad,
In case you are not aware, the comp 5 is essentially a rebadged #6 so he will almost certainly take it Mike :z12
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Steven.
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Offer accepted thanks Eddie ..... Hot Torpedo rod SOLD :z16
Cheers
Mike
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The Loch Style rod is available for £200 if anybody would like it .......... or make me an offer via PM.
I should really move this topic to the 'For Sale / Wanted' section :z4
This would also make a rather special and unique fishery rod ..... and it is RATHER good at single handed Spey too.
Cheers
Mike
Things that you find in the cupboard ..............
A Prototype Barrio Lochstyle 10' 6" #5 fly rod :z12
Built by Sandy, this is one of my favourite rods, it's just so nice to fish with.
But I must confess that I haven't been out on a loch for a while :oops I think the last time I fished this rod, was with boat partner Irvine, somewhere up Glen Affric :wink
(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2-241018180738.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=5280)
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The Loch Style rod is available for £200 if anybody would like it .......... or make me an offer via PM.
I should really move this topic to the 'For Sale / Wanted' section :z4
This would also make a rather special and unique fishery rod ..... and it is RATHER good at single handed Spey too.
Cheers
Mike
Mike,
I'll take it :z16
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Great stuff Steven ..... SOLD :z16
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Definitely more photos please...
Sorry ...... forgot about the photos :oops
This one is a 7' 6" #3, it hasn't been fished and I would be open to offers of around £250 OK £200 then anybody.
Look at the cork on that :shock
Cheers
Mike
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You utter barsteward Mike. :z4 :z4 :z4
I am now trying to define the difference between WANT and NEED.... :X2
Euan
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You utter barsteward Mike. :z4 :z4 :z4
I am now trying to define the difference between WANT and NEED.... :X2
Euan
It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission :z4
I must admit that i've never liked fishing with them, but I can't deny that it's pretty :cool:
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Steven.
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It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission :z4
I must admit that i've never liked fishing with them, but I can't deny that it's pretty :cool:
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Steven.
Steven,
I have a great understanding with my better half. Since she took up scuba diving and needs to spend a lot of money on gear she no longer bothers me when I buy tackle. As a matter of fact she will be with me on Saturday in Angus Angling! :z16
I do love a bamboo rod, but not all the time and that is definitely a rod worth having. I did define want and need, and although I still want it, I don't need it so I passed. I have two other short rods in that line weight, both not made of carbon, and there is nothing wrong with either other than I need to fish them more. At that price Steven you should buy it for those days that need a #16 BWO. :wink
Almost troot time and the new green stick is just begging to get out!
Euan
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Steven,
I have a great understanding with my better half. Since she took up scuba diving and needs to spend a lot of money on gear she no longer bothers me when I buy tackle. As a matter of fact she will be with me on Saturday in Angus Angling! :z16
I do love a bamboo rod, but not all the time and that is definitely a rod worth having. I did define want and need, and although I still want it, I don't need it so I passed. I have two other short rods in that line weight, both not made of carbon, and there is nothing wrong with either other than I need to fish them more. At that price Steven you should buy it for those days that need a #16 BWO. :wink
Almost troot time and the new green stick is just begging to get out!
Euan
Mine wasn't but that's now taken care of :z4 :z4 :z4
A fine sales pitch sir but that's what my 3# barrio and 4# hot torpedo are for and I don't have to wait three days to get the fly out there :z7
Horses for courses and I definitely admire the craftsmanship but they really ain't for me i'm afraid.
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Steven.
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Continuing on the thread topic...... I have started to (sort of :!) sort through some of my fishing gear.
Of the collection of folk here, probably only Euan truly comprehends the madness this is. The truth is that some things are best left undisturbed.... but it's too late now :z4
Turns out that I have many, many more fly lines than even I thought :shock
I also found a rod I have no recollection of buying/swapping for/being given etc. It's something of a mystery :z8
It also just happens to be one that I have been itching to do some Spey casting with...... it's a 10' Daiwa Whisker 'Professional Trout' rated for AFTMA 8-10 :cool: Not all that often you see (today, at least) 8-10 wt and trout on the same rod :wink
For a long time I was a very big fan of Daiwa products and IMHO they really did make some super rods 'back in the day'. Unfortunately I think they often compromised the blanks with some sub-optimal ring choices. I have had the opportunity to try a pair of their rods with one re-ringed with lightweight snakes back to back with a standard rod with the scaffolding like industrial jobs they came out of the factory with. Night and day.
So I got thinking. If my interest is 'piqued' after a few trial casting sessions with the rod, then I may well spend some time and effort stripping it and re-ringing it with something 'sensible'. We'll see.
In the meantime, I'm going to create some home-made shooting heads for it......
H
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Hamish - your mention of the Daiwa Whisker prompted me to rummage among some rods that have not seen daylight for years. And there it was - a Daiwa Osprey Tournament 9'9" 7-9 wt. Used to be my favourite lure and s/h salmon rod. I gave it a waggle and remembered how I used to love that rod. I'll take it down the Reservoir on opening day next week to check it out with it's various successors in my armoury. Yes - the Daiwa Thistle range were pretty damned good.
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I have a Masterline Ghillie that needs restoring with more modern rings and a better handle / reel seat.
Sandy beware! :z4 :z4 :z4
I would also be keen to get my hands on a Bob Church Dave Shipman Drifter rod just to work out if my glasses are indeed rose tinted.... :z12
But this close to the 15th I only have glass in my tunnel vision :z16
And yes Hamish you have TOO many lines. Dear God open a store of your own or make a rule of only buying a line if you have space on a reel that you actually own and not one you want to buy. Difficult I know, but man up :z4 :z4 :z4
Euan
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.... or make a rule of only buying a line if you have space on a reel that you actually own and not one you want to buy. Difficult I know, but man up :z4 :z4 :z4
Euan
:z4 :z4 Well I have plenty of reels and plenty of spare spools, but a chap can't have too many you know :cool:
It's a good excuse to buy more reels - oh wait... I did :X1
H