Wanted Dave Mason /Andy Sliwa barbel rod

[James Berry]

Rod wanted is 10ft6 anyone have one?

thanks

 

[Deleted member 1090]

wish you all the luck finding one James there a lovely rod i regret selling my ones that I had

 

[James Berry]

wish you all the luck finding one James there a lovely rod i regret selling my ones that I had

thanks Robert some one will see this hopefully

 

[Peter T Thomas]

Hi theres aguy sell a andy silver 12 custom rodon barbel tackle trader

 

[James Berry]

Hi theres aguy sell a andy silver 12 custom rodon barbel tackle trader

thanks for letting me know but I am specifically after the 10ft 6 inch rod

 

[Neil Smart]

I got one with the wooden finish on the handle. ☺

 

[Neil Smart]

Has anyone seen the latest Chris Ponsford aka known as Pons you tube offering touch ledgering Chub on the WA? He used an Andy Sliwa rod for the job.
Well worth a look.

 

[James Berry]

I got one with the wooden finish on the handle. ☺

any pics are you selling it?

 

[Richard Isaacs]

any pics are you selling it?

Judging by the big smile at the end of the message, I’d say no chance

 

[Bob Gill]

Know the original and replacement blank. Andy Sliwa is a long standing mate and will ask what the current situation is.

 

[Neil Smart]

any pics are you selling it?

James, I don't think I could let this rod go, I did buy it off a member on here so if I was to sell it it would be on here. Andy seems to be very laid back about making rods and money, which seems to be the way with bespoke rod builders.
He does frequent the odd Barbel Society meeting, and used to show some rods, buy him a pint or two and you never know.

 

[Deleted member 1090]

Here’s a picture I found of my andy sliwa rod I’m gutted i parted with it way back

 

[James Berry]

Neil I would keep it. I messaged Andy last year he said he was not taking orders and only builds in spare time but said he may have time early this year,I messaged him again & he said not this year!

 

[James Berry]

Here’s a picture I found of my andy sliwa rod I’m gutted i parted with it way back

nice thanks robert

 

[James Berry]

Know the original and replacement blank. Andy Sliwa is a long standing mate and will ask what the current situation is.

thanks Bob as I said to Neil I did message him and he replied quickly but said very busy not taking orders

 

[Neil Smart]

Here’s a picture I found of my andy sliwa rod I’m gutted i parted with it way back

That's the one Rob, unique.

 

[Neil Smart]

thanks Bob as I said to Neil I did message him and he replied quickly but said very busy not taking orders

Will keep an eye out if any appear, I know Dave Mason suffered a health setback a few years ago, but you might try and make contact with him? Lovely bloke, and would help I am sure if he can.

 

[James Berry]

Will keep an eye out if any appear, I know Dave Mason suffered a health setback a few years ago, but you might try and make contact with him? Lovely bloke, and would help I am sure if he can.

Thanks Neil most helpful,its an idea to try to contact him,I see he is honorary vice president of the Barbel society with 10+ famous anglers under him so it would probably take one of those to just ring him up & start talking about his rod!

 

[James Berry]

Judging by the big smile at the end of the message, I’d say no chance

haha

 

[Richard Parsons]

I'm pretty sure the 10'6" blanks are no longer available (think they were Sportex). Furthermore, I'm 99% sure Andy now only builds on Evoke blanks.
I have one of the 10'6" Dave Mason rods but not willing to part with it just yet. If I do I'll keep you in mind, James.