[Mike Barrio]

Morning Hamish

Not silent, they have a slight click to them. Not sure you'd hear this over the background sounds of running water though.

Cheers
Mike

[Mike Barrio]

Things that you find in the cupboard ..............

"Wairua" ....... a simply sweet fly rod that Sandy built for me. I have a couple of nice Boos 

[Euan Innes]

More pix of that one please Mike!

Euan

[Mike Barrio]

Will do ..... when I get a chance Euan.

I've got two of these, as new, would be happy to sell one of them.

Cheers
Mike

[Euan Innes]

Stop that Mike! I have already spent too much on tackle this year.
But put up the photos anyway 

Euan

[James Laraway]

Will do ..... when I get a chance Euan.

I've got two of these, as new, would be happy to sell one of them.

Cheers
Mike

Definitely more photos please...

[Mike Barrio]

Silent drag..... or......  ???

Getting back to this .... Why do you ask Hamish? I'm guessing that you like a good loud click on a Salmon reel?

Cheers
Mike

[Hamish Young]

Getting back to this .... Why do you ask Hamish? I'm guessing that you like a good loud click on a Salmon reel?

Yes, exactly - well pretty much. I like a wee bit of drama  Silent reels don't 'do it' for me 

[Eddie Sinclair]

Yes, exactly - well pretty much. I like a wee bit of drama  Silent reels don't 'do it' for me 

H,

I am with you, silent salmon reels make no sense to me either.

The singing of the reel as a fish takes let’s me know when to lift. I bought a really nice reel that was silent and I just could not get used to it.

Eddie

[Mike Barrio]

I like my Trout reels silent/quiet, but I do like a Salmon reel to sing

Cheers
Mike

[Andrew Parker]

Things that you find in the cupboard ..............

A Sexyloops Hot Torpedo Competition 9' #5 fly rod

Hot Torpedo fly rods have quite a following nowadays, there is even an owners club I believe

This one was actually the first rod, serial number 1.

When does that date from Mike? I remember Stefan S breaking one of the prototypes at the Sexyloops meet in Strathdon; although it may have simply been Stefan was holding it when it snapped

Sorry, nothing interesting to report in my cupboard: I keep having clearouts.

Andrew

[Mike Barrio]

Hi Andrew 

Not long after the Strathdon meet, within a year I guess. I could look back for you if it is important?

This one has seen very little casting and is pretty much like new ..... I should probably sell it.

If somebody would like it I'm open to offers via PM

Cheers
Mike

[Eddie Sinclair]

PM sent

[Steven Sinclair]

Dad,

In case you are not aware, the comp 5 is essentially a rebadged #6 so he will almost certainly take it Mike 

 

Steven.

[Mike Barrio]

Offer accepted thanks Eddie ..... Hot Torpedo rod SOLD

Cheers
Mike

[Mike Barrio]

The Loch Style rod is available for £200 if anybody would like it .......... or make me an offer via PM.

I should really move this topic to the 'For Sale / Wanted' section 

This would also make a rather special and unique fishery rod ..... and it is RATHER good at single handed Spey too.

Cheers
Mike

Things that you find in the cupboard ..............

A Prototype Barrio Lochstyle 10' 6" #5 fly rod

Built by Sandy, this is one of my favourite rods, it's just so nice to fish with.

But I must confess that I haven't been out on a loch for a while I think the last time I fished this rod, was with boat partner Irvine, somewhere up Glen Affric

[Steven Sinclair]

The Loch Style rod is available for £200 if anybody would like it .......... or make me an offer via PM.

I should really move this topic to the 'For Sale / Wanted' section 

This would also make a rather special and unique fishery rod ..... and it is RATHER good at single handed Spey too.

Cheers
Mike

Mike,

I'll take it 

[Mike Barrio]

Great stuff Steven ..... SOLD

[Mike Barrio]

Definitely more photos please...

Sorry ...... forgot about the photos

This one is a 7' 6" #3, it hasn't been fished and I would be open to offers of around £250 OK £200 then anybody.

Look at the cork on that

Cheers
Mike

[Euan Innes]

You utter barsteward Mike. 
I am now trying to define the difference between WANT and NEED....

Euan

[Steven Sinclair]

You utter barsteward Mike. 
I am now trying to define the difference between WANT and NEED....

Euan

It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission 

I must admit that i've never liked fishing with them, but I can't deny that it's pretty 

 

Steven.

[Euan Innes]

It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask permission 

I must admit that i've never liked fishing with them, but I can't deny that it's pretty 

 

Steven.

Steven,
I have a great understanding with my better half. Since she took up scuba diving and needs to spend a lot of money on gear she no longer bothers me when I buy tackle. As a matter of fact she will be with me on Saturday in Angus Angling! 
I do love a bamboo rod, but not all the time and that is definitely a rod worth having. I did define want and need, and although I still want it, I don't need it so I passed. I have two other short rods in that line weight, both not made of carbon, and there is nothing wrong with either other than I need to fish them more. At that price Steven you should buy it for those days that need a #16 BWO. 
Almost troot time and the new green stick is just begging to get out!

Euan

[Steven Sinclair]

Steven,
I have a great understanding with my better half. Since she took up scuba diving and needs to spend a lot of money on gear she no longer bothers me when I buy tackle. As a matter of fact she will be with me on Saturday in Angus Angling! 
I do love a bamboo rod, but not all the time and that is definitely a rod worth having. I did define want and need, and although I still want it, I don't need it so I passed. I have two other short rods in that line weight, both not made of carbon, and there is nothing wrong with either other than I need to fish them more. At that price Steven you should buy it for those days that need a #16 BWO. 
Almost troot time and the new green stick is just begging to get out!

Euan

Mine wasn't but that's now taken care of 

A fine sales pitch sir but that's what my 3# barrio and 4# hot torpedo are for and I don't have to wait three days to get the fly out there 

Horses for courses and I definitely admire the craftsmanship but they really ain't for me i'm afraid.

 

Steven.

[Hamish Young]

Continuing on the thread topic...... I have started to (sort of ) sort through some of my fishing gear.
Of the collection of folk here, probably only Euan truly comprehends the madness this is. The truth is that some things are best left undisturbed.... but it's too late now

Turns out that I have many, many more fly lines than even I thought 

I also found a rod I have no recollection of buying/swapping for/being given etc. It's something of a mystery 

It also just happens to be one that I have been itching to do some Spey casting with...... it's a 10' Daiwa Whisker 'Professional Trout' rated for AFTMA 8-10  Not all that often you see (today, at least) 8-10 wt and trout on the same rod 

For a long time I was a very big fan of Daiwa products and IMHO they really did make some super rods 'back in the day'. Unfortunately I think they often compromised the blanks with some sub-optimal ring choices. I have had the opportunity to try a pair of their rods with one re-ringed with lightweight snakes back to back with a standard rod with the scaffolding like  industrial jobs they came out of the factory with. Night and day.

So I got thinking. If my interest is 'piqued' after a few trial casting sessions with the rod, then I may well spend some time and effort stripping it and re-ringing it with something 'sensible'. We'll see.

In the meantime, I'm going to create some home-made shooting heads for it......

H

[Terry Coging]

Hamish - your mention of the Daiwa Whisker prompted me to rummage among some rods that have not seen daylight for years. And there it was - a Daiwa Osprey Tournament 9'9" 7-9 wt. Used to be my favourite lure and s/h salmon rod. I gave it a waggle and remembered how I used to love that rod.  I'll take it down the Reservoir on opening day next week to check it out with it's various successors in my armoury.  Yes - the Daiwa Thistle range were pretty damned good.