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Post by Simon on Sept 18, 2012 13:23:13 GMT
In the same position as you Stevie, new rod at home with Sonia I'm away in London until the weekend.
Simon
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2012 17:22:35 GMT
At least we'll both have something to look forward to when we get home?................. The wife of course!
Stevie.
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Post by gary on Sept 18, 2012 21:29:29 GMT
Hi Cust Just ordered one of your fine rods through Ebay (garyinduston) and can't wait to take full advantage of that extra reach the 13' 6" will give, allowing much better coverage of the more awkward to get spots on the River Nene Also keen to compare the action against my ST360 7:3. Can I ask... would you suggest a slightly longer furled leader for this longer rod? I'm using a 10' 6" with my 12' 7:3. Cheers Gary
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Post by gary on Sept 20, 2012 18:49:38 GMT
Hi Cust
your beautiful rod arrived today - VERY happy with it, and can't wait to wet a fly ;D
Many thanks for such a professional service!
Cheers
Gary
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2012 15:42:07 GMT
At last! got my hands on the ESO 410 & what a belter it is.
The finish is superb & the handle fits perfectly. I have been giving it "The Wiggle" for the last half hour. Cant get out for a cast as its bangin down with rain here.
Cheers Cust.
Regards Stevie.
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Post by orangeotter on Sept 22, 2012 23:07:03 GMT
sounds like the perfect tool for Llangollen !
See you soon
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Post by custheyder on Sept 23, 2012 20:43:25 GMT
Just back from a fishing trip with my father chasing salmon on the Cumbria Derwent... I got one!
Now to answer a few queries...
Gary: your leader will be fine, just extend your tippet a little. Of course you can use a much longer furled leader if you want the extra reach, but then you have the line handling to deal with. If you're comfortable with taking the leader to hand and then netting the fish... go for it!
Thanks Stevie... I wasn't happy with the handle on the first prototype so I had a few alterations made until I was comfortable. Glad you like the changes.
For those still umm'ing and ahh'ing the 410cm rods are selling, so don't dither and miss the introductory offer!
Cheers
Cust.
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Post by custheyder on Oct 2, 2012 11:05:36 GMT
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Post by hobgoblin on Oct 4, 2012 7:20:56 GMT
Hello Cust, I would like to have a go at tying traditional Tenkara style flies on eyeless hook, but the spec. details on your site about them is a little lost on me. Is there a conversion chart, so we can get an idea of what size of hook we are purchasing. And, where can you get the silk to make the hook eyes ? Hobgoblin
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Post by custheyder on Oct 4, 2012 9:39:05 GMT
Best way is to get the trial pack and the silk is available on my site as well. Everything you need: Click Me! FAQ on Eyeless Hooks : Click Me! The Gosen in the picture is a Japanese 7.5 size. The smallest 5.5 are between a 14 and 16. The shape of these hooks is odd so it's very hard to give a UK size. Hence the trial packs. Sorry I can't be more specific.
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Post by hobgoblin on Oct 4, 2012 19:07:57 GMT
Thanks for reply Cust.
I have been using Kamasan B100 and Tiemeco 103BL patterns to tye reversed hackle flies and up to now the B100 has been more successful and are quite similar to the Gosen hooks.
But on your website in the FAQ section it says that the points are offset, ( the correct hook term for this is either kirbed or reversed, depending on which way they are offset) this would also help with hooking.
Hobgoblin
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Post by custheyder on Oct 8, 2012 9:07:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2012 9:25:11 GMT
I can attest to these flies, having fished with them for most of the summer & caught a good number of fish. They are extremely well tied & very robust, They also fish as effectively as their traditional cousins.
Stevie
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Post by hobgoblin on Oct 23, 2012 17:33:32 GMT
I purchased a trial pack of Owner hooks from Cust and tied up a few flies traditional style, with good results, but was a little concerned about them untill it was pointed out to me that they are serated under the shank to help the thread grip. Owner hooks are made from extremely fine wire and brousing round a local tackle shop found some Tubertini 808 pattern available in sizes 8 - 22 that are a suitable alternative. When I get the opportunity will post some photos. Hobgoblin
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Post by custheyder on Oct 24, 2012 10:23:29 GMT
I've never had a problem with the silk eyes slipping off. The other hooks you mention have spade ends that you'll need to clip off much like many of the course hooks. You'll also notice the angle in the shank is nearer the bend of the hook on the course fishing hooks. Thank you for the lead though I might just contact them.
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