[Matt Henderson]

The old man turned 60 yesterday so I sorted out a Birthday gift for him, a fishing rod of course.  Same blank as the 13ft rod I made in the summer but I'm probably happier with this one that I was with the one I made for myself. 

It's a 13ft CTS Affinity DQ+ 8/9 rod.  Teamed up with an Orvis Hydros LA reel, and a Mackenzie shooting head.






Arty shot just for Iain, playing with the aperature!


Birthday boy unwrapping his present


Seeing what it looks like all together in the back garden.

Cheers

Matt 

[Iain Goolager]

Very thoughful Mattheus 

Hopefully he'll get to christen it soon.

by the way how come he looks younger than you 

Iain

[Ben Dixon]

Looks nice that Matt, nice looking build although I'm not sure about the "French" whippings  
Your dad looks rather pleased with it, be good to see it christened.


Cheers

Ben

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff Matt

Best wishes
Mike

[Rob Brownfield]

That looks very nice indeed!!!!!

[Alex Burnett]

Nice build Matt Very very nice

Love the end whippings

Alex

[Hamish Young]

Sweet 

H

[Sandy Nelson]

Bonny rod Matt

Dad looks like he is well chuffed, and so he should be

Great stuff

Sandy

[Irvine Ross]

Hey Matt

I'm an old man and my birthday's in September. That should give you time enough.

Irvine

ps That's looks a lot smarter than my build.

[Jim Eddie]

Aye well done Matt , your Dad looks well chuffed 

 

Jim

[Noel Kelly]

That's well cool Matt 

[Matt Henderson]

The old man finally put a bend in his rod.  A 33"/14lb Salmon from the Don.  He was even more chuffed that he got it on a self tied fly! 

[danbruce]

Good to hear Matt.

Cheers

Dan

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff