In reply to Post #15
Again not used it or even seen it! Just going off recommendation

In reply to Post #12
Don't try being clever, as a thick **** it doesn't suit you.

In reply to Post #17
Bit much over some fishing rods?

John, good idea to go and see the rod builder. I have a set of Aviators, they are nice rods.

In reply to Post #16
The 12ft 6 Aviator is the one imo,I had the 13's but for some reason I just prefer the 12ft 6.I have had my last two sets of rods made by Kev Clayton and would 100% use him whenever I need a new rod

Rods are a very individual thing, both in how they feel and how they look. As far as feel I've had aviators and was under whelmed by them after all the hype in the year of release and actually preferred the torrix 12ft6inch te. The backed out look isn't for me either although I own hearns which are mostly black. If looking for the perfect alrounder I've never found one and gave up waisting time and money looking, ended up with three sets of rods and reels and very happy with them. Good luck to the original poster.

In reply to Post #19
Yep, these are the model I have. Built by Calvin Hancock.

Looks like its the Aviator then! Ill post some pics up once they are done!

Thanks for all the input everyone!

In reply to Post #22
I've got a set of Johnson Ross Aviators in the Black 'stealth' edition and they've got matt black Alps CAH centra lock reel seats - to be honest I don't like them that much and prefer the feel of Fuji reel seats however they do look bling without being too bling . . .currently having them pimped slightly by Bob the Rod at Fosters (my OCD means I cannot fish without neville ball clips)

In reply to Post #23
Check your pm!

In reply to Post #7
Certainly nothing wrong with Fuji reel seats.
They are durable and come at a fair price.
Although my personal preference is for the Fuji DNPS over the DPS.

Probably be back in fashion soon like a lot of stuff from the 90's but I like a minamilist look and all my new rods have been made with what my old rods had, Fuji DNPS with abreviated duplon butt section. Not very expensive, not very trendy (as far as I'm aware) but I like it. I like the tapers on that reel seat, not bulky and square like a lot of the stuff nowadays, but each to their own

I'm also a fan of the DNPS reel seat. Alps seats are for those guys with full sleeve tattoos and £600 reels

In reply to Post #17
Bit over the top don't you think?
Whatever YOU might think, all the guy is doing is asking for advice.

In reply to Post #27
Ha ha ha the more i look at other rod builds the more im seeing other options! We will see, so long as im out of this bloody hospital by friday ill be at the rod builder Sunday!

In reply to Post #28
Water iff a ducks back, all he had to do was ping me a pm and he could if had quick google!

People like him are why many people dont come onto forumsm shame really