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FRESHWATER ANGLING => Fly fishing => Topic started by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 10:59:53 AM

Title: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 10:59:53 AM: Got these in the mail yesterday...

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_2231.jpg)

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_2230.jpg)

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_2228.jpg)

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_2227.jpg)

All three of them together....

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_2239.jpg)

Will post some pics of the innards at a later stage w;k
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Post by: benniejordaan on June 09, 2011, 11:34:58 AM: Wow, lucky bugger!
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: Rory on June 09, 2011, 11:37:33 AM: Koos, what weight setup will these be fished on? They look very very lekker!
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Post by: J-Rock on June 09, 2011, 11:59:57 AM: Very nice!!!
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Post by: Kumz on June 09, 2011, 12:04:59 PM: (clap) Looks awesome ... :cgrts:
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:23:51 PM: Quote from: Rory on June 09, 2011, 11:37:33 AM
Koos, what weight setup will these be fished on? They look very very lekker!

I would fish them on anything from a 1-5wt.
But ultimately they would probably go on my 2-4wt rods.
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Post by: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:37:42 PM: Are these the reels from your contact in Norway/Sewden?
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:41:31 PM: Quote from: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:37:42 PM
Are these the reels from your contact in Norway/Sewden?

Yebo yes!!! Next project would be a Vintage Hardy that I will commission him.
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:42:35 PM: Do you have any pics of the rod you built for him?
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Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:47:16 PM: Quote from: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:42:35 PM
Do you have any pics of the rod you built for him?

It's two rods. The one is a 5wt 9wt 5 piece and the other rod is a 2 in 1 Flyrod and UL Spinning rod. Finishing both up and waiting for my aluminium end caps to arrive from the States, once I finished the tubes, I will take pics of everything together and post some pics.
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: Cam Mundy on June 09, 2011, 12:47:55 PM: Very Cool whats that other little knoppie opposite the handle a counter balance?
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:48:49 PM: Quote from: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:47:16 PM

It's two rods. The one is a 5wt 9wt 5 piece and the other rod is a 2 in 1 Flyrod and UL Spinning rod. Finishing both up and waiting for my aluminium end caps to arrive from the States, once I finished the tubes, I will take pics of everything together and post some pics.

Mooi man! Did you ever manage to find a suitable pic of "Nils"?
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:52:32 PM: Quote from: Rory on June 09, 2011, 12:48:49 PM

Mooi man! Did you ever manage to find a suitable pic of "Nils"?

Ja I got some, but I am still working on a few ideas in terms of what to Lazer Engrave on the End Caps.
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 09, 2011, 12:52:51 PM: Quote from: Cam Mundy on June 09, 2011, 12:47:55 PM
Very Cool whats that other little knoppie opposite the handle a counter balance?

Yes it is
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: WalkersKiller on June 09, 2011, 01:37:00 PM: Koos i am :envy
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Post by: E.T. on June 10, 2011, 03:15:18 PM: Right as promised here are some pics....

Lets start off with the original Remco....
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/4484922522_628ef06fa0_bMedium.jpg)

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/4484271813_3a3d94bc7c_bMedium.jpg)

Note that it only has 3 pillars to secure the rings

The innards of the original....
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/IMG_0266Medium.jpg)

Note that the gear is made out of plastic so is the clicker and clicker knob.

The Replica's Innards....
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/DSC_6183Medium.jpg)

Note that the replica has 4 pillars to secure the rings

Stainless Gear and Stainless Clicker and Clicker Knob thats adjustable.

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/DSC_6185Medium.jpg)

You will also note that my drag knob differs from the original. I have both the original and modified knobs, but I prefer the modified as to the original.

Finally the drag...

(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/DragMechanismMedium.jpg)

It has a Teflon/Cork drag as per the original. The drawing doesn't show it, but it sports a one way bearing that is press fitted on the inside of the drive mechanism.

Some useless info is that the replica with the added pillar and stainless gear and clicker system only weighs about 15 grams more than the original of 160 grams.
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: WalkersKiller on June 10, 2011, 03:18:21 PM: Reels of beauty ET! (clap)
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Post by: benniejordaan on June 10, 2011, 04:08:19 PM: I like the word "replica"! Sounds better than copy! hehe

Where is the "Replica" manufactured?
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 10, 2011, 04:42:23 PM: Quote from: benniejordaan on June 10, 2011, 04:08:19 PM
I like the word "replica"! Sounds better than copy! hehe

Where is the "Replica" manufactured?

They are from Sweden. The original was first made in the Netherlands and then in Denmark. And there is a difference between these two as well.
Title: Re: Look what came in the mail....
Post by: E.T. on June 10, 2011, 04:50:27 PM: The Original Remco Made in The Netherlands...
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/2c4251f986e4811c411629dc1f97ca181a578ba1Medium.jpg)

The Danish Made Remco
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh133/KOOS_ECKARD/2d715c95ec164e652671ba013cff9144cd62438Medium.jpg)

Well you can decide which is best, the original, the Danish or the Replica from Sweden :vio