John Norris Guideline Fario CRS Sale

« **on:** 07/04/2018 at 11:04 »

Gents,

As per title. Norris' currently have the Guideline Fario CRS trout rods on Sale reduced from 450 down to 150.

I've just ordered myself the 6 piece 9' 4# and thought it may be of interest to others

https://www.johnnorris.co.uk/guideline-fario-crs-single-handed-fly-rods.html

Steven.

« **Reply #1 on:** 08/04/2018 at 04:37 »

I have a four piece Fario 9' #4 and it is THE best trout rod that I have ever cast (IMHO)
Miss this opportunity at your peril!

« **Reply #2 on:** 09/04/2018 at 08:25 »

Oooops...done

« **Reply #3 on:** 10/04/2018 at 22:48 »

Well that’s another 9ft 5wt,, will see if it knocks the winston out as the go to rod or just another spare.

« **Reply #4 on:** 11/04/2018 at 05:53 »

Quote from: Andy Finlay on 10/04/2018 at 22:48

Well that’s another 9ft 5wt,, will see if it knocks the winston out as the go to rod or just another spare.

Andy, I already have the 5# and it's superb

Steven.

« **Reply #5 on:** 11/04/2018 at 08:00 »

I went for the 4 weight...been shipped...just waiting on delivery.

« **Reply #6 on:** 11/04/2018 at 08:35 »

I'm hoping to be home in the next week or so. Hopefully the new rod will be there for my return and will get its first outing on the Don

Will be interesting to see how the 4# is in 6 piece form. Thankfully it was Senior that paid for my full price 5# previously and it was a rather devious act as well

Steven.

« **Reply #7 on:** 11/04/2018 at 10:34 »

Quote from: Steven Sinclair on 11/04/2018 at 08:35

Will be interesting to see how the 4# is in 6 piece form. Thankfully it was Senior that paid for my full price 5# previously and it was a rather devious act as well

The video suggests the 6 piece performs better than the 4...

« **Reply #8 on:** 11/04/2018 at 21:00 »

Steven, you can explain to your mother, it’s your fault, just bought a six piece six weight oops.

« **Reply #9 on:** 13/04/2018 at 12:06 »

Anyone received there rods yet? 5 days an nothing

« **Reply #10 on:** 13/04/2018 at 13:15 »

Nothing arrived for me or Steven yet.

Eddie.

« **Reply #11 on:** 17/04/2018 at 16:57 »

Rob, Steven, both rods arrived today. 👍👍

Eddie

« **Reply #12 on:** 17/04/2018 at 18:42 »

Hi Steven,
thanks for the info about the sale of this magical rod(with a magical price!)I have ordered the 5 #!
I was this weekend at the biggest faire in Germany, the "Erlebniswelt Fliegenfischen"
http://www.erlebniswelt-fliegenfischen.de/index.php/de/
and Mr.Rownes put this rod in my hand and said; but be carefull, one cast and you are addicted.....so, that happens

cheers,René

« **Reply #13 on:** 17/04/2018 at 19:43 »

Quote from: Eddie Sinclair on 17/04/2018 at 16:57

Rob, Steven, both rods arrived today. 👍👍

Eddie

And??? How are they?

« **Reply #14 on:** 17/04/2018 at 20:49 »

Euan,

I’ve left Stevens in the box but mine looks fantastic, haven’t put a line through it yet but had a wee waggle (as you would) feels good. Heading off to Loch Earn on Friday so I will give it a sound thrashing over the weekend and let you know.

All the best,

Eddie

« **Reply #15 on:** 18/04/2018 at 04:19 »

Sounds good to me.
My #4 does love a wee troot or two!

That was with an SLX but she much prefers a pale olive GT90 now

I am sure you will love it

« **Reply #16 on:** 18/04/2018 at 08:09 »

Was way too windy to fish last night, but I have had a cast on the casting pond.

Very light...stupidly light to tell the truth, and a very low swing weight.

I used a Joan Wulff Triangle Taper and an SLX on it. Preferred the JW in that it felt delicate and produced incredible loops. The SLX however was better in the wind.

Very different rod to the standard Fario, more steely in the lower section with a bit more poke. Probably ideal for a windy river Don.

Seriously considering ordering he 5 weight as well!

Only annoying thing, no alignment dots on the blank.

« **Reply #17 on:** 18/04/2018 at 08:10 »

Quote from: Euan Innes on 18/04/2018 at 04:19

Sounds good to me.
My #4 does love a wee troot or two!

That was with an SLX but she much prefers a pale olive GT90 now
I am sure you will love it

Is that a standard Fario??

« **Reply #18 on:** 18/04/2018 at 08:51 »

Damn it!! Nipped out for another cast....just ordered the 6 weight as well....grrrrrrrr.

That should see me for all river conditions and tactics, two quality carbon and one quality glass

I cant see me flinging tungsten with the CRS...just in case...so the glass rod will roll out for that job.

« **Reply #19 on:** 18/04/2018 at 14:00 »

Quote from: Rob Brownfield on 18/04/2018 at 08:10

Is that a standard Fario??

Yes it is Rob.
I got it almost four years ago for a significant birthday. From me to me with love!

And I got the Barrio reel for the same birthday from the guys at work.

« **Reply #20 on:** 18/04/2018 at 15:50 »

Quote from: Euan Innes on 18/04/2018 at 14:00

Yes it is Rob.
I got it almost four years ago for a significant birthday. From me to me with love!
And I got the Barrio reel for the same birthday from the guys at work.

Seems they have dropped the accented handle, its just plain cork now. Shame as I really like it. The CRS in the Guideline video has the coloured accents, but the production model doesn't.

Have to say the cork is not that great either, a lot of filler. seems a common criticism of Guideline rods now. Will see what the 6 weight is like

« **Reply #21 on:** 18/04/2018 at 16:37 »

Quote from: Rob Brownfield on 18/04/2018 at 15:50

Seems they have dropped the accented handle, its just plain cork now. Shame as I really like it. The CRS in the Guideline video has the coloured accents, but the production model doesn't.

Have to say the cork is not that great either, a lot of filler. seems a common criticism of Guideline rods now. Will see what the 6 weight is like

no fancy cork ? At that price ? Its a total outrage

« **Reply #22 on:** 18/04/2018 at 23:04 »

Got to be honest, never even looked at the cork. I just want to see how it casts and hopefully how it handles some trout this weekend. 👍👍😄😄

Eddie

« **Reply #23 on:** 19/04/2018 at 08:03 »

Quote from: Eddie Sinclair on 18/04/2018 at 23:04

Got to be honest, never even looked at the cork. I just want to see how it casts and hopefully how it handles some trout this weekend. 👍👍😄😄

Eddie

I was out last night with it. With a dry fly, it was an absolute pleasure to cast. With a duo rig and a 2.5mm tungsten bead, pretty damn good, I was surprised. With a wool indicator and a 5mm bead, fishable, but not recommended.

The Joan Wulff line is perhaps a little too light for it for general work, but with the dry, sublime. I need to try a GT90 on it I think.

Can't wait for the 6 weight to turn up, I reckon it will make an awesome streamer/heavy duo/indicator rig rod.

« **Reply #24 on:** 19/04/2018 at 12:52 »

Quote from: Rob Brownfield on 19/04/2018 at 08:03

The Joan Wulff line is perhaps a little too light for it for general work, but with the dry, sublime. I need to try a GT90 on it I think.

👍 I hope you're right as its the GT90 that I ordered to go with mine 😎