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Something different for me.

C

Col Smith

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Guy asked me to make 3 copies of this Fly Fishing Reel.
He supplied & insisted on using Huon Pine...timber choice surprised me.
Gave me a chance to try something other than local club competition pieces
He was very happy with them .

Col
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Thanks to the Methyl Eugenol in it, Huon pine is incredibly resistant to insects, marine borers and rot. It's a bit oily and may be the most durable timber on the continent. It is also a lightweight timber. I bet those characteristics contributed to the selection

Nice fly casting reels
 
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