[Alex Burnett]

Well finally found the time to get my latest build ready for epoxy, took a bit of time
to whip Black on Black!!!  

Thought I would post a couple of pictures.











Alex

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff Alex

It's very nice indeed and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Best wishes
Mike

[Mike Barrio]

Alex was showing me his handiwork today ......... I guess also being in to fly tying comes in handy

Cheers
Mike

[stickleback]

Excellent stuff Alex    Did you encounter any problems or was it all plain sailing ?  Also, how does the wooden handle feel compared to a cork handle ?

Cammy

[Alex Burnett]

Hi Cammy

Mostly plain sailing, did encounter a small problem fitting the handle,too much epoxy meant it wouldn't go together worked like a suspension damper    but once I removed some it went perfect.    The only other thing was whipping Black on Black, not good on the eyes

The wooden handle feels excellent but still to try it in anger against a Haddo trout,  will let you know how I get on.

Alex

[Matt Henderson]

Looks great Alex, the jungle cock in lay looks really really excellent!  I know what you mean about black on black, blue on blue was bad and I could only manage about ten minutes before I had to have a break. 

Cheers

Matt

[Iain Cameron]

i saw this rod at Haddo yesterday - it's a lovely thing. The wooden handle is amazing, be interesting to hear how Alex gets on with it on its debut outing soon. i really liked the black thread on black blank, real stealth bomber stuff

[Alex Burnett]

Well that's the rod finished, in the tube & ready for her Maiden voyage at Haddo Tomorrow









Alex

[Iain Goolager]

Best of luck with the new rod tomorrow Alex.

I too liked the JC feather inlay.

Iain

[Alex Burnett]

The wooden handle is amazing, be interesting to hear how Alex gets on with it on its debut outing soon.

Well I christened the rod today on a lovely 6lb Haddo Rainbow,   no problems at all with the wooden handle in fact once you start casting it is difficult to tell it is not a cork handle. Used it with both Mike's new Outcast line & my Cortland Intermediate & it cast both with ease & I would say the Outcast line certainly increased my distance & improved my presentation at distance, can't wait to get out again.  



Alex

[Barry Robertson]

Good to hear your new toy works well Alex 
How long would you say it took from start to finish for the project?

[Alex Burnett]

Good to hear your new toy works well Alex 
How long would you say it took from start to finish for the project?

Baz

If I take away all the time when I was away on Projects it took about 3 weeks, a lot of that was drying time for epoxy & whipping Black on Black which meant I could only whip so much at a time. On the lookout for another project now, think I will do another one with the wooden handle.

Alex

[Matt Henderson]

Baz

If I take away all the time when I was away on Projects it took about 3 weeks, a lot of that was drying time for epoxy & whipping Black on Black which meant I could only whip so much at a time. On the lookout for another project now, think I will do another one with the wooden handle.

Alex

Did you turn your own handle Alex or did you buy it pre-made? I nearly bought a lathe today but luckily managed to stop and put my card back in my bag. 

[Alex Burnett]

Did you turn your own handle Alex or did you buy it pre-made? I nearly bought a lathe today but luckily managed to stop and put my card back in my bag. 

No Matt, I sourced the Handle from the States & got it made to fit the Blank.

Alex

[Alex Burnett]

Latest Rod Handle & Reel Seat combo, ready for my next project...a Barrio 3wt



Alex

[Mike Barrio]

That's going to be cool Alex

Cheers
Mike