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A very nice subtle restoration Harry, beautiful.

That's a lovely looking rod, exudes quality.
I do like the separate handle configuration.
It's got to be a keeper surely?

That does look nice, Harry.

Dom.

Looks very nice indeed!

I think that a 5lb chub would have been a very big fish when these rods were made - in 1983 Trefor West was talking about a big chub at 4lb 14oz in the book "Top Ten"!

Wow, that looks so nice! A quality restauration! Bobby

Thanks for your nice comments, not sure when I'll get to try it out due to shielding at present.
Oh well back to the next project, I'm sure I'll have gone mad if it were not for them and the garden.

If it helps you out in your time of need I have a few projects of my own that I can send for you to complete for me

Gudgeon Basher wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:05 pm If it helps you out in your time of need I have a few projects of my own that I can send for you to complete for me

That's a very kind offer but I've an appointment with a doughnut MK4 with inters at every 3/8"
Then again I may go for a easier option

Harry H wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:21 pm

Gudgeon Basher wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:05 pm If it helps you out in your time of need I have a few projects of my own that I can send for you to complete for me

That's a very kind offer but I've an appointment with a doughnut MK4 with inters at every 3/8"
Then again I may go for a easier option

Your a much braver man than me

I would just send that naughty MK4 to Wal, to firstly preserve my sanity, and secondly to save my ailing eyesight

GB

To put your mind at rest Harry I have just finished 172 intermediate whippings on a James MkIV Avon tip section, it took me 5 days on and of. I hope this helps!
Just got to apply a couple of coats of varnish now....
Regards John.