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I have done what you plan on a couple of rods using Fuji fittings from the now closed guides and blanks. I have used a VSS reel fitting with a KDPS/ASH screw down fitting. I have used the FGK cork foregrip but they do an EVA version. On the rear I have used the FGV cork handle again they do an...

Perhaps I don’t do them up tight enough in the first place. I had a Nash specialist rod where the cork foregrip detached from the threaded tube of the screw down seat. So perhaps I’m wary of applying force.

I generally prefer a screw down reel seat but I find they loosen in use. I don’t know why, I don’t really touch the fore grip much. I still prefer them to any other reel seat though. Now I am right handed and they loosen for me. I just wondered, do other right handed anglers find they loosen...

If you like the rods I would encourage you to try reringing yourself. Tons of guidance on YouTube. I need an illuminated magnifying glass to do it neatly but other than that the only difficult bit is rotating the rod as the epoxy dries. But you can probably manage with a suitable number of thin...

First time out since reringing the old north western blank. River still hammering through but I got a fat little 5 in the sunshine.

I’ve not seen anything new on their website, any idea when they will advertise more fuji products? I have had a look at their website before and not found it encouraging, loads of products listed are marked as sold out. I got the feeling they were running down and did not intend to restock...

Thanks for posting this, I have both the barbel and the barbel leger. The barbel leger being a lovely rod I’ve had from new. The barbel I acquired a couple of years ago and I’m not so happy with it. When I was looking for it I thought it would be the barbel leger but without the quivertip...

I have one, like other reviewers I can confirm it seems quite small, or rather perfectly sized. It is light, I don’t carry a brolly I use the large pocket for the second tip of a twin tip, net handle and a spare rod, this pocket is zipped. The reel pockets are quite spacious and I pack other...

Nice to know I’m not the only one confused!

I’m really confused. I have the 11ft Harrison Avon. I understand this to have a test curve of 1.4lbs that is decimal 1.4lbs which is about 1lb 6 oz. I don’t have a Harrison Avon SU. I believe 1.6lbs (decimal) is the test curve which is 1lb 9oz. I think the 1.4 Avon is also sometimes interpreted...

I may have missed it, but I did not see a budget and many of the suggestions seem quite expensive. I don’t do much float fishing I mainly leger in one form or another. I would suggest for legering you buy a secondhand twin tip rod. There are lots available. To get an idea of their capability as...

Hi Neil, it possible to describe the action of the blank please. I have never seen the rod or the Teme, I don’t even know where it is! I know describing the action of a blank is a big ask since everyone’s interpretation of action is different. But at the moment I don’t know if it is a brute of...

Thanks Richard, it was a little difficult to glue up, I think they would easy on abbreviated handles but I like full cork on my rods. With guides and blanks not trading, it’s now much more difficult to get the parts, I won’t be making my own rods in the near future. Even when guides and blanks...

I know them as vss reel seats, here is one with the fore grip from a KDPS seat. Agreed really comfy to hold.

Thanks Steve, at some time I will want to build another rod, so it’s good to hear your opinion.

Hi Steve, I have a Harrison 1.4lb which is the 1lb 6oz I have found it a bit soft, very nice but a bit soft. I have been wondering how the 1.6lb, 1lb 10oz compares and you seem well placed to describe the difference. Did you ever feel the 11ft 1.75lb Torrix may have been a better option rather...

As far as I am aware a spliced tip and a “fixed” quiver is just like a telescopic section that has jammed. A bit of thread neatly bound around the tip stops it retracting back into the hollow section of the rod. Finished with a bit of varnish it is fixed in place. No epoxy or varnish creeping...

Thanks for the advice, it does not look like an impossibly now. I think this might be a closed season project.

Hi Richard, congranulations on achieving your objective. I have a problem which must be common since there are lots of reports of broken rod tips. I have a Silstar diaflex with a broken tip. I’m am using it at its shortened length but would like to restore it to its original 4.2m. Its original...

Wow fantastic weight reduction, just reward for a brave modification. Was there steel in the butt to balance the rod?