[Rob Brownfield]

Rubbing Alcahol from the chemists (where do you get it from?)

You answered your own question ..It has to be ordered though. I got mine from Michies in Banchory, 3 day turn around.

[Rob Brownfield]

I was wondering about that, but as I'd be making a two piece handle for a Spey rod,

Have you seen the "skeleton" reel seats made especially for Spey rods?

http://www.meadowfishery.com/prods/680.html

Rou can have a cork insert as in the picture or have a wood one turned to fit. The cork ones are extremely light and really look nice.

[stickleback]

Insted I recessed the cork myself using an apple corer! 

Excellent - it's amazing the 'tools' you find lying around your home that allow you to improvize 

Re the "rubbing alcohol".  That's a term used mostly on the American websites / forums but as I found out when I went round local chemists, it's not a term used on this side of the pond.  I think most of the female members of staff thought I was a jakey perv massage artist until I explained what I wanted it for  .  What you have to ask for over here is isopropyl alcohol.  As Rob says, the chemist will probably have to order it in for you - I was lucky and got the dregs of a bottle for a couple of quid.  Alternatively it's readily available on Fleabay.  The bottled stuff is pretty potent and degreases / dries out your skin so if anyone is going to use it I'd recommend they wear gloves to protect themselves.  The wipes sound a great idea and would probably be a weaker less harmful strength.  I read somewhere that the bottled stuff is supposed to be good for treating midge bites.  By dabbing it on the bite it apparently "sucks out" all the moisture/bacteria and prevents the usual itch but I haven't yet tested it in this way. 

[stickleback]

Have you seen the "skeleton" reel seats made especially for Spey rods?

http://www.meadowfishery.com/prods/680.html

Rou can have a cork insert as in the picture or have a wood one turned to fit. The cork ones are extremely light and really look nice.

Yes, I'd seen them but don't have a scooby how to fit them    That's why I was thinking of turning an uplocking seat round - I'd sort of have a bit of a clue what I was doing !!

[Mike Barrio]

Yes, I'd seen them but don't have a scooby how to fit them    That's why I was thinking of turning an uplocking seat round - I'd sort of have a bit of a clue what I was doing !!

I like your style Cammy 

Best wishes
Mike

[Rob Brownfield]

Yes, I'd seen them but don't have a scooby how to fit them    That's why I was thinking of turning an uplocking seat round - I'd sort of have a bit of a clue what I was doing !!

Its actually easy...I take the insert, and araldite the fittings to it (its obvious when you get the bits). From there you just fix it in the position/orientation you want, much like a normal reel seat...and glue. Sorted

But, you can also turn a normal seat around There are plenty on the market that do not have the recessed hood bit. 

[Bronzebommer]

I just tried steaming out the chuck marks on the butt cork with the kitchen kettle and it worked a treat! One to remember.

Matt

[Mike Barrio]

I just tried steaming out the chuck marks on the butt cork with the kitchen kettle and it worked a treat! One to remember.

Matt

Excellent

Speaking about kettles, mine's a coffee please
Cheers
Mike

[Rob Brownfield]

I just tried steaming out the chuck marks on the butt cork with the kitchen kettle and it worked a treat! One to remember.

Matt

Glad it gave you the result you wanted.

Have you tried the rod in anger yet? Mine is stil sitting waiting to be built 

[Bronzebommer]

Just put the last coat on last night, hope to get it up to Mikes in the next few days. Cant wait. I just need to but my new black reel to match. Call me a tackle tart but going to all that bother to keep all things sliver off the rod I couldnt well salp a silver reel on it.
Im going for the Vision Koma, should look the buisness. Now if I could only find my black ninja suit......

Matt

[wullie42]

Hiya All

I will supply photos of my finished rod in the near future 

[Bronzebommer]

Have you tried the rod in anger yet? Mine is stil sitting waiting to be built 

I had it up at Mikes about a week ago. I took my Hardy Demon out in the boat as well with the full intention of using it as well, I shouldn’t have bothered, I just used the new build all day, it cast really well with a double taper line on it. I’m really happy with it.

[stickleback]

I just used the new build all day.......... I’m really happy with it.

Sounds like mission accomplished to me    And I bet you were grinning from ear to ear when you landed your first troot on it 

[Bronzebommer]

Were you there? Yeah it was gerat, on a parr with my first Don brownie. Cant wait to get back and catch some more.

[Mike Barrio]

There you go Matt .... I think this was the first one



Cheers
Mike