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puddock

Barrio 3 wt
« on: 04/06/2008 at 22:10 »
 :grin
Picked up my Barrio 3wt today and had a play with it at Haddo for a few hours. Absolutely gorgeous rod !!! I would highly recommend it.
All I have to do now is get some casting practice in so I can do it justice.

Tam Greenock

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #1 on: 05/06/2008 at 08:57 »
Welcome to the exclusive Barrio club  :z16

puddock

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #2 on: 05/06/2008 at 21:57 »
Cheers Tam. Loving every minute of it so far  :grin

capeldrae

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #3 on: 09/06/2008 at 08:10 »
I got my Barrio 3wt last month and must agree that it's a delightfull rod.
The rod biuld is exellant, I take it that it's Sandy I've to thank for that.
I'm having a great time trying the rod out.

Brian

Hamish Young

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #4 on: 09/06/2008 at 08:21 »
Yes Brian, Sandy is the rod-building guru  :cool: :z3

Steven Kidd

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #5 on: 12/06/2008 at 16:31 »
I must say I agree also on the 3wt....

Last week I took delivery of my Barrio 5wt......I expected alot from this rod after my 3wt experience and wasn't disappointed...I now have the dilema every time I go fishing of which one to use.....

Thanks Sandy.

P.S. My 7wt is for sale if anyone is interested....

Cheers,

Steven

puddock

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #6 on: 24/06/2008 at 07:34 »
It just feels better and better every time I use it............ :z4

Alex Thain

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #7 on: 04/10/2008 at 17:09 »
just picked up a barrio 3# on wednesday and now patiently waiting for the flex coat to dry   thats me a convert to self build  no more shop rods for me :grin :grin :grin

Rob Brownfield

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #8 on: 04/10/2008 at 20:31 »
now patiently waiting for the flex coat to dry 
Thats the most annoying bit..the waiting. Welcome to the world of self build :)

If you decide to build any more I have a good contact for American Fishing Tackle seats, handles and guides :) or Pacific Pay, including some blanks.

Alex Thain

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #9 on: 05/10/2008 at 00:20 »
hi rob    it would be great if you could pass on the contact details for american fishing tackle,as i am looking for a good 10foot 7 weight to build to use over the winter  :z16

Sandy Nelson

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #10 on: 05/10/2008 at 11:02 »
Alex

these http://www.guidesnblanks.com/product.php?product_id=230
If you ask them for a deal on the 10ft one i'm sure they could possibly even better the offer
Ask for Gregg Holloway himself and he's great to talk too.
If its cheaper Kits you're looking for www.cabelas.com is a good source of decent priced kits :z16

Sandy

Sandy Nelson

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #11 on: 05/10/2008 at 14:29 »
Just noticed this

http://www.guidesnblanks.com/product.php?product_id=371

I guess there is no need to ask. I reckon thats a great deal, no hassle with import either :z16

Sandy

Rob Brownfield

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #12 on: 05/10/2008 at 17:02 »
hi rob    it would be great if you could pass on the contact details for american fishing tackle,as i am looking for a good 10foot 7 weight to build to use over the winter  :z16

I will PM you the chaps name :)

As Sandy points out, G n B are great for kits etc and if you call they will sort you out with just about anything they have in stock as a mix and match kit..so you can choose different rings, reel seats etc. However, if you want one of the AT blanks or reel seats you will have to go to the chap I use in Holland :) or direct to the States.

Also John and Meadow fishery can help with blanks and kits from Sage, PacBay and Harrison. :)

Alex Thain

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #13 on: 17/10/2008 at 21:19 »
hi there   going to haddo tomorrow  to try out my recently built 3#   whats the most commonly used line a dt3 or a wf4  or is down to personal choice?

Iain Goolager

Re: Barrio 3 wt
« Reply #14 on: 17/10/2008 at 21:48 »
Hi Koi,

I use a WF4 in the tube or on a stillwater and a DT3 on the river. Works for me but needless to say give both a try if you can.

I'm sure you'll like it either way.

Iain

 




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