Wednesday 14 January 2015

A New Horizon





Already I'm looking forward to what this year has in store. Such exciting times lay ahead, some still in the pipeline, some coming to fruition, but I can tell you that it'll be one of the most interesting years for a while, that's for sure.


Along with my usual piscatorial jollies, the annual pilgrimage to the hills of Wales in search of wildies, etc.. There will be a search for that 2lb roach that still evades me, a 3lb crucian, as well as stalking stunning carp on my local waters, and at venues not so local. And those summer days spent following carp around various pools will be done so with something very exciting indeed......I'll explain.

 
I was recently approached by my friend Andrew Davis. Andrew is among the best rod makers of our time, with his many his works of art up there with the best I've seen and handled. And let me tell you how humbled I was to be asked to help out with designing and testing the Ultimate Split Cane Carp rod. Between us we've bounced ideas off each other, length, tapers, strengths, aesthetics, the works. And I think, without divulging too much, now there is enough for Andrew to work his magic and, all going well and alongside his busy schedule, we should have the finished article by June 16th for me to begin the testing process.
 

This testing process, putting Excalibur through its paces, will be well documented here so keep a look out come the summer. For more info on this project and the other exquisite works of art Andrew produces, check out Andrew's website....
 

7 comments:

  1. Excellent Stu', I look forward to seeing the result. Perhaps net one for you on it this year.
    Best wishes as always
    Shaun

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    1. Hi Shaun

      That would be great, we really must look into a session together this summer, just so long as you bring your 'Cook Box'.

      Speak soon
      Stu

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  2. You lucky so and so Stu, but I hope you treat it better than you do that 500 :o)

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    1. Dave

      Yes, but the idea is to put it through its paces, not to wrap it in cotton wool and only bring it out to show it off. It's a fishing rod, just like all my fishing rods, and will be used as it is intended to be used. Music to your ears I'm sure.

      Cheers
      Stu

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    2. I'd expect nothing else ;o)

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  3. I'd love to develop a cane rod, I really would. You must be having the time of your fishing life!

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  4. Hi Jeff

    Yes what an opportunity!! I'll bet you can guess how long it took me to think over the question. I just know this is gonna be special, and those 6 months will soon pass.

    Good to hear from you
    Stu

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