In reply to Post #29
The insight barbel rods were lovely rods. I had the rb version of them many years ago as well.
The insight barbel rods were lovely rods. I had the rb version of them many years ago as well.
In reply to Post #31
I still have a NW 12' carbon 2 & a 1.75 that I built from blanks in 1984/5. The rods were sold like this. I also have two Hutchinson Spirolite Horizons. These were carbon/kevlar, 12' 2.5 tc. Great design with a stiff butt and compound tip. I built them for a bloke in 1985 who didn't get on with them so I bought them back. Gorgeous rods. In the garage I also have a Tricast 13' 3lb MUR. Ridiculously lightweight rod but rather nice. This is also mid 80's.
The memories.
I still have a NW 12' carbon 2 & a 1.75 that I built from blanks in 1984/5. The rods were sold like this. I also have two Hutchinson Spirolite Horizons. These were carbon/kevlar, 12' 2.5 tc. Great design with a stiff butt and compound tip. I built them for a bloke in 1985 who didn't get on with them so I bought them back. Gorgeous rods. In the garage I also have a Tricast 13' 3lb MUR. Ridiculously lightweight rod but rather nice. This is also mid 80's.
The memories.
In reply to Post #29
The 12'6^ dream maker intrigue should be renamed smile maker as it puts a big grin on my face everytime i pick it up whether fish attached or not!
You were definitely right though about Harrison be the best available at the time and made in UK.,I bought 12 ft 2.75lb ballista blanks (available funds always meant I could only afford blanks) and they served me well for the best part of 20years,never felt the need to upgrade but the dream maker was just another level
The 12'6^ dream maker intrigue should be renamed smile maker as it puts a big grin on my face everytime i pick it up whether fish attached or not!
You were definitely right though about Harrison be the best available at the time and made in UK.,I bought 12 ft 2.75lb ballista blanks (available funds always meant I could only afford blanks) and they served me well for the best part of 20years,never felt the need to upgrade but the dream maker was just another level
In reply to Post #33
POst with UPS - around £18insured.
POst with UPS - around £18insured.
In reply to Post #34
Definately not £18 pal , £31 without insurance.
Definately not £18 pal , £31 without insurance.