Restorations
An old Daiwa Beach caster in need of a full overhaul
Once stripped down and sprayed up I fitted new rings
Looking much better
New shrink wrap and white tip to finish
A Tenryu with an ususual request
Black under sprayed to take the glitter topping
Finished with mylar over wrap
The spacer was left full glitter effect
2 old Sage XP's in need of some TLC
2 old Sage XP's in need of some TLC
Back to original finish and new cork handles
Looking as good as new
A much loved old glass match rod in for a full refurbish
A full strip down and respray
Looking good after some TLC
The brass ferrules came up well too
Repairs
2 unusual breakages
Inserts added
whipped over
Back in action!
Long cracks and splits make for a strong repair
An insert is added and bound together
Leveled out and ready for a whipping to cover
The finished result
Two cork handles in for some work
Just a few sections replaced, filled and sanded down
Two Loomis rods requiring full replacement corks
Job done!
Broken split cane rod
Making the splice join
Glued and bound together
Whipped over to finish
Custom Builds
A Sage ESN with a beautiful reel fitting
Jazzy whippings and a wingrip handle
Another Sage ESN with a special request
The finished result with tapered cork
A Sage Igniter requested with lined rings
Factory quality standard finish
Added finishing touches
It's so shinny!
A Sage Dart custom build
Special request of a super slim grip
What a little beaut!
Ready for the stream!
It started with this..A Sage X salmon rod made up for trotting
The baby brother was created
The matching pair ready for battle
Result!