We need 8 people

robvford · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 1:21 pm Post subject: We need 8 people

Chris Orme makes some very very good custom built rods. and i have really taken a liking to his 13ft floater rod.

i have had a look and a quick play around with the rod and you can really feel the power it holds right through to the butt while still retaining good casting capabilities and good fish playing.

in the words of one owner, it is very versatile and can punch a controller a long way, but is also capable of the close range work often needed.

being a custom built rod its quite expensive and he only rolls batches of over 8.

so me being the first i still need 7 people to pool together and buy the rod with me.

the price of the rod? 150 pound.

im sure i can find some more info, but post here if your interested

BenMay · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject:

Hi Rob, i am interested. I have heard good things about his rods.
Do you have a piccy?
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robvford · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

a picture could never do this rod any justice whatsoever.
i will try and dig one out but i'll explain.

the rings are high quality and have three legs on each and every one to stop bending of the rings.
they have a generous amount of rings along the whole 13ft blank, and its painted a lovely burgandy colour.

i will speak to an owner of such a rod now and ask him to send a picture over to me

matgreasley · Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject:

i need to replace my floater rod, its one of my most important peices of tackle and i would be willing to pay that much, getting hold of that money in the first place would be a bit tricky, but ill cross that bridge when i come to it, so, when do you hopefully plan on buying it, i think it would do very well on our trip to LH mate
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Steve Howard · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:48 am Post subject:

Rob, do you have Chris' phone number please mate?
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JAFFA · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:30 am Post subject:

Steve all can be found here buddy...

http://www.customrods.co.uk/contact.htm

I also know two folk that have these rods Rob and they are nothing short of stunning.

kind regards Jeff

robvford · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject:

thanks for the contact info jeff.

guys, if you wanna know what his rods look like, take a look at the site jeff just posted.
all very similar stuff, just with different actions in the rod.

matt if you think you can get the money,put your name down.

its still just me at the moment.

matgreasley · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

i cant make a guarantee at all but if i could get hold of that extra money, i would definitely love to invest in one of these rods
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colehill_carper · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 6:51 am Post subject:

what tc is it? is it cork or normal handle?

robvford · Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 11:03 am Post subject:

im guessing whatever you want.

the one i had a play with was cork handle, and probably under 2lb tc

robvford · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject:

only another 2 people interested??

ben and matt, but no definate answers.

guys, this rod has to be seen to be believed.
being a custom built rod, you are paying for the care, attention and the superb playing action of these rods. really built for the job in hand.

well worth looking into, what harm can it do to have a quick browse of the website.

Steve Howard · Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:09 am Post subject:

Guys, I've just spoken to Chris and I'm hopeful that he will be joining us soon to explain more fully about the rods in question.
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Steve Howard · Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 10:49 am Post subject:

Just to add my interest, after seeing and having a play around with one of these floater rods last year, I can assure you that they are a fantastic bit of kit.

Just like a little puppy-dog, once you've held one you'll just have to take one home with you!

I'm definitely going to have one, and I'll have mine built with full duplon handle, not cork... opting for duplon will knock a tenner off the price too!

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Steve Howard · Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 9:49 am Post subject:

Come on folks, roll up!

I'm sure there are a few more of you interested in these fantastic rods, surely?
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Steve Howard · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 10:23 pm Post subject:

Matt & Ben, are you guys 100% on this?

We have three on another forum 100% and me makes 4

If you guys want one that makes 6, so we just need two more...

Chris, can you tell us a bit more about the rods please mate?

What TC are they?
What choice is there in rings and fittings?
What is the difference in costs?
How much is the difference in cost between Full and abbreviated, duplon or cork butts?
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CarpinChris · Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 10:24 pm Post subject:

the test curve is around 2.25lb

as for the cork ......

you can have them built how you want.....

The standard spec will be :

13ft 2.25lb ground blank in natural carbon clear gloss or matt finish

Fuji Ali-oxide rings

FUJI DPNS20 reel seat stainless colllars

duplon or jap shrink rubber butt grip & stainless button

price for the above spec will be £140

custom options

full duplon handle...................... £5 extra

full cork handle..........................£10 extra

S-lite double leg rings.................£5 extra

FUJI SIC rings...........................£35 extra

matt finish..................................no extra

Steve Howard · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

Cheers Chris....

I'll go for full duplon myself, i just can't abide cork... although to be fair, I must say the quality of the cork used on your floater rod that I had a play with was top grade stuff, even I forgot that it was cork it was that good.

What options are there for the rings Chris, could you explain a little please mate?
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Steve Howard · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 2:46 pm Post subject:

My spec will be :

13ft 2.25lb ground blank in natural carbon clear gloss

FUJI DPNS20 reel seat stainless colllars

duplon butt grip & stainless button

price for the above spec will be £140 +*

custom options

full duplon handle...................... £5 extra *

S-lite double leg rings.................£5 extra *

£150 in total
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Steve Howard · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject:

If you're genuinely interested guys, can you submit your spec here so that we know who is up for it, and then we can send our cheques and place the order with Chris.
Thanks.
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robvford · Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 3:12 pm Post subject:

i posted mine up on the other forum

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