In reply to Post #5
That is now obsolete due to eu regulations !! Had this a few times with blanks . However if they are harrison blanks they are not spigots they are overfits. You need to take it back to harrison factory if thats possible they will put it on a machine and will be perfect. If you cant do that give it back to the rod builder to send back. I would not send rods out that are not correct.Hopefulky by swapping tips and butts about it will be correct .

Been using spectra braid for over 20 years on all my pike rods .

R.i.p An absolute legend

In reply to Post #6
Never used rub ons to be honest . I wrote with a ultra fine tip paint pen and used vinyl stickers (flags etc) the epoxy resin not epoxy glue as some diy ers fooked up with will not affect stickers .

In reply to Post #41
If i could only ever have one rod it would be the 3lb bb

In reply to Post #54
Keebs is a top top bloke

In reply to Post #15
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In reply to Post #1
Dont ever go into rod building then . Every knob on the planet wastes your time.

In reply to Post #4
Onwards and upwards

I am hoping this does not offend the two members im talking about. I placed an add on here selling most of my gear that i had left due to personal reasons that most know about. Anyhow no rods sold so i then listed them on ebay .
Anyhow i made a set of catfish rods for Paul keeble (keebs) on here a few years ago . I have never met Paul have spoke on phone and text many times . Paul holds the record weight for a fish caught on a rod i have built . Paul said he would bid on a set of rods i had on ebay he did,nt want them but wanted to help out. Not only did he bid he kept bidding until he was the winner. He then messaged me to say he will keep the rods for me to buy back when i can !!! To say this knocked me for 6 is an understatement. I cant thankyou enough.

The second is a fairly new member Brian colbear (Buster 2026) . Brian whom i have never met never spoken to bought some blanks off me . After a few messages i told him why i was selling then went on to buy 4 other items . Then bought a set of baby snipers on ebay and then bought three pike rods built on harrison blanks for ?150 more than i said he could have them for .
The last few weeks have probably been the most difficult of my life but knowing people like this has made me realise that there are good people around and someone always has your back.
Im really sorry if this embarrasses both Paul and Brian but thankyou both for your generosity help and advice.