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In reply to Post #48
The reason he told you is because you may have wanted to buy another in the future.Obviously he would not have been able to supply one. Im always upfront with customers if i have a few blanks i could,nt supply other than the ones i have.
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In reply to Post #40
That could be true. I had a “new” rod built for me by Bob Morris on a Fibatube 1lb 4oz blank that they had stopped making a decade before.
You could debate whether I had bought a “new” rod.
Being Bob he was completely honest and told me this when I was testing different blanks so it was all in the open. Lovely guy but maybe not a hard edged businessman!
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In reply to Post #43
You like what you like, if someone gave me a Lamborghini, I'd sell it and buy a Ferrari, or
more likely a 4 wheel drive Transit. Love it, like it it's personal choice.
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In reply to Post #42
If you don't like them get rid. Imagine hours of staring at them thinking I'm not really happy, its not worth it disturbing your valuable down time, irrespective of whether they're perfect for the job.
Next time ask for pics before buying....at least you know the blanks right for you, take the positive 
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You could take a picture of your new rods on your pod and post it in the tarty tackle thread. There hasn’t been a post there for a while. You would get some fair minded and constructive suggestions on the look of it. 
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In reply to Post #38
Most barbel rods are black like carp rods, including 99% of Torrix'. Cork handles are pretty standard though.
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In reply to Post #42
Mate that is literally style over substance. You've got some top tier rods there
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In reply to Post #41
I know, but I'm really shallow and wanted a more modern black carbon weave look.
Although they are in fantastic condition and perfect for my needs, I think I may have to sell them and buy a pair that look more like one of my Free Spirit rods. (I know, I'm an idiot)
That'll teach me to buy rods in the dark.
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In reply to Post #40
Does,nt matter they will last forever
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In reply to Post #39
damn, the guy who sold them to me said they were only 2 years old
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In reply to Post #38
No difference between barbel rods and carp rods its just a name. The 2lb torrix specialist and 2lb carp are the same blank and a fantastic blank it is. Carbon does,nt come in colours its painted and varnished. They must be fairly old harrisons stopped painting green a long time ago only burgundy colour is available now. Im not a fan of painted blanks they scratch fairly easily however the green looks good.
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In reply to Post #36
Yes. Very dark green with cork handles.
They are advertised as Barbel rods. I guess this is the norm for Barbel rods?
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In reply to Post #32
Like the diana story 😊
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In reply to Post #34
Green carbon ?
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In reply to Post #34
I have some green carbon Avon / barbel rods and love the look especially with full cork
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