The recent talk of the Andrew Davis Craftversa and one coming up for sale got me interested in the rod and in actually owning one ! Then luck played her trump card in the form of Nobby having one for sale . So a few phone calls amd Pm's plus a visit to actually get to see the rod and its now mine . What a lovely thing !
So today was the day to give it a go and actually use it . Despite the rain !
I thought a trip after tench and perch at a local club pond might be a good test so a few prawns and a tin of sweetcorn were packed and the rod was matched with a Trudex and 6lb line .
The rod has a lovely agate butt ring in a colour that I have not seen before :
The rod is a lovely colour and the whipping and varnish sublime :
So it looks great but what will it be like to fish with ? Well it is balanced well by the little Trudex and feels great in the hand . But how would it react to a feisty tench or two ? To cut a long story short the rod was excellent ! It handled tench to about 4lb with no issues and I will use it on a couple of waters where the tench grow slightly bigger and the occasional interloping carp might make an appearance .
It will also get a use after perch as well , with the only one showing today putting up a great scrap !
All in all a lovely piece of kit . Thanks Nobby !
Craftversa by Andrew Davis
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Re: Craftversa by Andrew Davis
Splendid stuff DWW. Andrew restored my Craftversa to his usual very high standard and whilst I had to promise not to use it for Barbel fishing I have had a couple of low double carp on it all be it whilst seeking Crucians!!
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Re: Craftversa by Andrew Davis
Excellent. ....that's the rod I first waggled which prompted me to order one for myself
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Lovely rod and wonderful Perch & Tench
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Nice one DWW, I only have about 12 more months to wait for mine!
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Paul F , you will love it ! A lovely rod .
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I bet you missed a few bites because you were looking at your rod what a beauty sheer craftsmanship
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Wonderful spring tench and perch
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Re: Craftversa by Andrew Davis
Very nice. Lovely rod and fish. You´re very lucky to own such a nice rod.