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....
