As we move into the winter months, it’s time for drummer and blackfish.
In the last few weeks, I’ve had a lot of interest in Gary Howard fishing rods & Snyder blanks. Several fishos are keen to have a crack at building their own rod, which is great. Fishing with something that you made yourself is extremely satisfying.
We received our last order for the year this week. For those beach & rod fishos who are interested, I have included what we currently have on hand below. We have a few of each model, although if you’re chasing one for Summer, I won’t leave it to the last minute, as blank supply has been difficult.
On the subject of blanks, if you’re not familiar with the coding & model numbers, it’s of no real concern, as I am and can make recommendations based on your individual fishing needs. Touch, feel and load the blank & you decide what’s best for you. As the blanks are 1pc pick-up only, as freight is not a feasible option.
Gary Howard built 2-piece models.
- Estuary Blackfish 2-5kg 10ft 6’
- Estuary Blackfish 3-6kg 10ft 6’ plate seat
- Estuary Blackfish 2-5kg 11ft 4’
- Ocean Blackfish 3-6kg 12ft,
- Ocean Blackfish 3-6kg MT4144 12ft plate seat
- Light Surf 12ft 2-5kg
- Surf Pro Cast 10-17lb
- Dart 11 ft 4’ 3-6 kgs mid and low mount,
- Swallow Tail MT4144 12ft 3-6kg mid & low mount,
- Chopper Special MT6144 12ft 5-8kg mid & low mount,
- Surf Classic 13’6’ 5-8kg mid
- Surf Classic Heavy 13’6’ 8-12kg mid & low mount.
Kilwell
- CR4126 2pc blackfish 10ft 6’ build with plate seat
Wilson
- CR4126 Wilson blackfish 3-5kgs 10ft 6 ‘
Gary Howard built 1-piece models.
- Estuary Blackfish 2-5kg 10ft 6’
- Estuary Blackfish 2-5kg 11ft 4’
- Ocean Blackfish 3-6kg 12ft Ocean blackfish
- Swallow Tail MT4144 12ft 3-6kg mid & low mount,
- Chopper Special MT6144 12ft 5-8kg mid & low mount
Wilson
- Wilson Mulloway 4144 12ft low mount 8-12kgs
Snyder built 1-piece models.
- MT4144 Low mount 12ft 3-6kgs
- CR4126 blackfish build with plate seat – naked
BLANKS 1PC
- Snyder Club Rod CR4126 – 10ft 6’ Estuary bream/blackfish
- Snyder Club Rod CR4136 – 11ft 4’ Estuary bream/blackfish
- Snyder Club Rod CR3145C – 12ft 1’ Carbon Ocean Blackfish/ light surf
- Snyder Club Rod CR5145 – 12ft 1’ Ocean Blackfish/ light surf
- Snyder HHGT 136- Estuary Blackfish / light surf
- Snyder Multi taper MT4144 – 12ft bream/whiting surf / Ocean Blackfish
- Wilson Live Fibre Multi taper MT4144 – 12ft bream/whiting surf / Ocean Blackfish
- Wilson Live Fibre Multi taper MT7144 – 12ft taylor surf/snapper ocean rocks
- Kilwell SS 4140 – snapper ocean rocks / light spin
- Pacific Composite GH13 – snapper ocean rocks/ drummer/ perhaps light LBG
- Kilwell Fast Surf Utility FSU 110 – metals lures, great tailor and light snapper
- Kilwell Fast Surf Utility FSU 5120 – Drummer and snapper ocean rocks / Est. Jew
- Kilwell Fast Surf Utility FSU 4144 – Drummer and snapper ocean rocks / Beach Jew
- Kilwell Fast Surf Utility FSU 6144 – Breakwall or beach jew
BLANKS 2PC
- Kilwell MT6144
SECOND-HAND/USED RODS
(Some of which I’m in the process of reconditioning)
- Snyder ATS Regal & Wrap Low Mount
- Snyder MT4144 with sand spike mid mount
- Gary Howard Botnay Bay Blackfish
- Fenwick SH1262 with cork and plate seat
- Org Ugly stick custom 10-11ft med taper
- Fergo’s Tackle World 10ft 6’ black fish blue carbon/glass
- FSU 3120, 5120 & 8120
- Angler Aussie Built MT7144 low mount – soft taper for 7 wrap tailor and or light drummer
