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My new custom Torrix and pin

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Martin Osmond

Senior Member & Supporter
Just received my new rod , to go with my new pin, for the new season.

Custom 11dt 1.75lb Harrison Torrix built by Duncan Smith at Hampshire Tackle, he will be unknown in comparison to some builders but after seeing his work I had my Harrison Aviators built by him last year and so glad I did. Didn't want anyone else building this for me, I've had rods built by most the top builders and he's a bit special......

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Stunning, like the tip paint too👍
Where you heading to give it a work out?
 
Huanzhou Zhu said:
I thought Harrison stopped the burgundy blank? Nice rod.
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I think that’s the claret red which as far as I know they still offer. It’s the chestnut and green they stopped doing.

Uncoated and ground finish for me. The coloured glosses look lovely but once they suffer a chip or two they start to look very tired.

I love the orange whippings either side of the white section. That’s a nice personal touch
 
Martin Osmond said:
Just received my new rod , to go with my new pin, for the new season.

Custom 11dt 1.75lb Harrison Torrix built by Duncan Smith at Hampshire Tackle, he will be unknown in comparison to some builders but after seeing his work I had my Harrison Aviators built by him last year and so glad I did. Didn't want anyone else building this for me, I've had rods built by most the top builders and he's a bit special......

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Nice to see there's a few decent builders out there...
 
Lovely set up. Yes I've the same but not the Burgundy. It's a beaut.
How's the reel? The ratchet keeps sticking on mine despite thorough cleaning and oiling. I flick the lever but it sometimes only half engages. The spring doesn't seem up to the job. I must send it back to be looked at. Don't expect that for that sort of money! None of those problems with my old Stanton plus a knurled edge. Much better for playing Barbel.
 
Andrew Jackson said:
Lovely set up. Yes I've the same but not the Burgundy. It's a beaut.
How's the reel? The ratchet keeps sticking on mine despite thorough cleaning and oiling. I flick the lever but it sometimes only half engages. The spring doesn't seem up to the job. I must send it back to be looked at. Don't expect that for that sort of money! None of those problems with my old Stanton plus a knurled edge. Much better for playing Barbel.
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Disengages.
 
Rachet on mine is fine .there was a case ov it jumping into free spool when the Rachet was on .soon sorted that with Chris help ...
 
Robert Morgan said:
Rachet on mine is fine .there was a case ov it jumping into free spool when the Rachet was on .soon sorted that with Chris help ...
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I definitely need to send mine back. I had that happen on a bite once! Could have caused an overrun. The thing with the ratchet not disengaging is also irritating. Bit disappointed with it tbh.
 
Andrew Jackson said:
I definitely need to send mine back. I had that happen on a bite once! Could have caused an overrun. The thing with the ratchet not disengaging is also irritating. Bit disappointed with it tbh.
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Another thing. Try playing a Barbel in the rain with that smooth shiny rim. You won't easily apply steady pressure. Moan moan! 🤣
 
Yeah I was tbh...it seem OK now the problem with the racket jumping into free spool is the spring jumps across and ends up sitting on top ov the check housing..I just make sure the springs pushed back to the back plate..not ideal but it works
 
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