Bob gill rods

[Robert Linwood]

Just had some custom rods built from bob gill for the first time and boy what a job he as done they are top notch. If any one is thinking of a custom built barbel rod then bob is the man.

 

[Russell Emms]

What was the blank and spec for them?

 

[Robert Linwood]

I-power twin tip 1.75 & 2lb tops matt black cork handle with hardwood fore grip. Large iso blobs on both. Purple tippets on whippings. The other rod 10ft 1.75lb stalker matt black. cork with hardwood foregrip also ISO blob. Both rods look the nuts.

 

[David Gauntlett]

As you say Robert, Bob's rods ARE the nuts. Superb workmanship. The Isoblob is a brilliant innovation too. Top man.

Cheers, Dave.

 

[Robert Linwood]

Can't wait to get a bend in them david. I've got at least 3 good swims that the stalker rod will be ideal for in my local river.

 

[John Walker]

our Bob takes great pride in his rods and do he should, everythings there for an angler to select and get the choice of their own handles and materials, whippings, rings, reel fittings and so on, the rods i have from him i cannot fault cosmetically or in handling fish, yeah you may have to wait a little bit but mn are they worth waiting for

 

[Steve Gregson]

Bob Gill

Another thumbs up for Bob's custom build. I had a torrix made last year for my 50th. Great service and superb finish

 

[Howard Cooke]

Another thumbs up for Bob's custom build. I had a torrix made last year for my 50th. Great service and superb finish

And another!

 

[Robert Linwood]

I can see a 3rd rod coming very soon aswell. Just getting the spec together in my head oh no lol

 

[Stephen Whyte]

I can see a 3rd rod coming very soon aswell. Just getting the spec together in my head oh no lol

Put up some photo's of your others, and you may just get a discount

I must admit though, Mr Gill's rods do look fantastic.

Stephen

 

[Robert Linwood]

For some reason I can only put 1 picture up. Other wise would love to put them on here

 

[Dave Taylor]

12' Harrison Torrix, shaped cork with hardwood trim, ALPS reel seat.
12' Harrison Torrix as above, but with extended hardwood butt section.

Treated myself to this torrix twintip built by Bob a couple of years ago.
Lovely rod and great build quality.

 

[Russell Emms]

I-power twin tip 1.75 & 2lb tops matt black cork handle with hardwood fore grip. Large iso blobs on both. Purple tippets on whippings. The other rod 10ft 1.75lb stalker matt black. cork with hardwood foregrip also ISO blob. Both rods look the nuts.

Very nice.

 

[Paul Matthews]

Best rod builder about IMHO !!!
Have a 1 1/2lbs Stalker and 2off 2lb I Powers..... Mine are a little special

 

[Neil Smart]

What are you tarts like.....there only fishing rods

 

[Derek Funcks]

What are you tarts like.....there only fishing rods

Arghh yes, but if money was no object, wouldn,t you ???

 

[Steve Parish]

Couldn't agree more with the comments on here.

I bought an 11ft 1.5lb Torrix a couple of years ago and it's superb.

The build is first class as was Bobs help and advice.

STEVE

 

[Richard Parsons]

I'm sure they're lovely but, if money were no object (as mentioned earlier), wouldn't you rather have a Hexagraph?

 

[Mike Hodgkiss]

There not all they are cracked up to be Richard , nice rods but over priced in my view for what after all is a carbon rod made to look like a built cane rod , i.e hexagonal

 

[Neil Smart]

Arghh yes, but if money was no object, wouldn,t you ???

To be fair I am bit of a tart too, got too many rods I guess, but don't think I would feel at ease in paying £300 notes for a beautiful Bob rod and actually use it on a filthy river bank

One of my best purchases was a Fox plus 1.75 from Jemsue (Jeremy Evans) on here, lovely playing action, can't fault it. I reckon most of the older carbon rods were better than most of the new now, certainly with the like of Drennan, Fox etc, but agree Harrison Blanks take some beating.