Harrison Chimera 2 - 1.75 New Build.

[Bob Gill]

Treated myself by building a new Harrison Chimera 2 (well I was bored).
Thought I'd experiment with the relatively new Fuji TCH reel seat and so fitted one along with a few bits of hardwood. Full decent grade cork handle.

Picture speaks better than words.

More spec details - Fuji TCH (Titanium Carbon Hybrid) size 15 reel seat, Fuji BC 'K' series guides, Gudebrod 'garnet' thread with HT silver accents.
'Home brewed' butt cap with hardwood/stainless steel/rubber and logo.

Cheers
Bob

 

[Richard Isaacs]

What a gorgeous build that is.

I think I’d probably chose a different reel seat to suit the “classic” look of the wood on the handle. Something less futuristic or egomaniac looking like an IPS with the wood at the back and front hood.

That reel seat is sensational mind. I’d love it on a float rod. Sadly decent custom built float rods can’t be bought

 

[Steve Kenchington]

Bob, that is a fantastic looking rod. Do you still build to order and if so approximately how much would a similar rod cost ?

 

[Dimitri Tsakalos]

Amazing looking rod .

 

[Bob Gill]

What a gorgeous build that is.

I think I’d probably chose a different reel seat to suit the “classic” look of the wood on the handle. Something less futuristic or egomaniac looking like an IPS with the wood at the back and front hood.

That reel seat is sensational mind. I’d love it on a float rod. Sadly decent custom built float rods can’t be bought

Thanks Rich. I've used loads of IPS but for a less bulky feel I prefer the Fuji VSS. There are quite a few seats offered by other manufacturers that might fit the bill.
A lot of Fuji components are interchangeable and there are some available as 'extras'. As an example a VSS16/15 used in wind up orientation with a shaped Fuji TVSS16/ASH locking collar and contoured 'bulked' cork foregrip.

One thing to note about the VSS16 is that the internal bore quoted is misleading - the '16' is often 13.5mm ID.

 

[Bob Gill]

Bob, that is a fantastic looking rod. Do you still build to order and if so approximately how much would a similar rod cost ?

Thanks Steve - officially retired some time back but occasionally do the odd bit of work. Courier charges have become prohibitive.
All the best.
Bob

 

[Alan Palmer]

Lovely. I wish I had the practical skills in making a rod, something I would like to learn in future

 

[Steve Kenchington]

Thanks Steve - officially retired some time back but occasionally do the odd bit of work. Courier charges have become prohibitive.
All the best.
Bob

Ok mate, no worries. Thanks.