The Jaguar leaps to the Lion City

[Chee Yung]

Dear friends,

Just a little flashback ..My little tale about learning the art of cane rods started about 3 years ago when I posted a query about hexagraph rods and TY chided me by saying that I should not allow myself to be 'hexed' by ‘ bewitching mistresses’ that are ‘plastic’ and instead should try out real cane rods ;D . Fast forward a year later and I had become a Clarks forum regular . Another year and I had made friends with a bunch of really interesting, big hearted and funny folks whom I have the honor to call friends at banjos forum … and among the friends was Marcelo Calvielo and Ron Barch …

During the course of 7 months I had the pleasure of seeing Marcelo’s experiments with Jaguar flaming and refining his craft as he kept my passion burning Latin Style with update photos and Viola! The prototype Hollowbuilt Jaguar Flame 5wt 8ft finally leapt into our Lion City Singapore .

After a few days of waiting, I finally unleash her on the Peacock Bass population this morning with BT and Uncle Wong and promptly hooked one and lost a few ( which were naturally ‘larger’ ;D ;D ). The rod performed beautifully from distance casting, roll casting, transmitting the throbbing take and finally playing the fish. I’d admit that the poor bass was truly outgunned by the rod but you wouldn’t think it by just handling the rod which was both light and delicate … It was just a beautiful experience. Thank you Marcelo !.... and yes, BT didn't succumb to temptation but I suspect Uncle Wong didn't want to return me the rod after trying it and hooking up fish as well! Hahahaha... just Kidding guys ;D

OK OK, here are the pictures … ... And Thanks Uncle n BT

Cheers

CY

[Admin]

I will not fall into temptation...... hopefully.

I very suay this few months.
So I was quite reluctant to try out the Macello in full force.
That rod in my opinion is irreplacable.

If Uncle Wong can help, I may be able make a Bicello for you it I break it............. kekekeke........ choy choy choy.

Cheerio.

Photos are on my blog.

[Chee Yung]

... You are right Billy, there was more than the rod... but forgive me as I was too excited to mention it earlier ;D

There were BT's ingenious flies

Then there was delicious breakfast

of course there was that tale of BT's martial prowess ;D ;D

and last but not least,

there was that visit to the rodmaking HQ at Uncle Wong's where we were dazzled by his ingenious methods and rodcrafting accessories ... Excellent day!

Cheers
CY

[ShadowCaster]

Uh oh......looks like trouble........ You have to quit doing this CY....... First the GF7633, now this!

I'll impose a 5km "no cast zone" between the rod and myself least I risk a cheque signed by yours truely heading towards Argentina before the back cast turns over.

Beautiful rod by any standard! And I am resisting to find out how it cast.......

Gary should be calling me any day now.....

Did you sort out the Bradley?

[Chee Yung]

Aah TY!

I'll be bringing this rod and others along for our next picnic session as I'm sure you guys are made of sterner stuff and will not be a victim of temptation ;D

Marcelo said he cast 100 plus in windy Argentina... so I assume it will clear xxd line to backing easily in your capable hands... my rusty cast needs some scolding from Henry ;D ;D

I hope your experience with Gary is as good as mine with Marcelo

Yes, the Bradley finally did arrive and will be part of the 'poison brew'n the next session ;D

Can't wait to try out your GF7633

Oh yah, I forgot to mention that I also tried BT's AJ Hollowbuilt 4wt ( really smooth casting rod ) and Uncle Wong's restored SB ( very nice relaxing and roll casting rod ). BTW, uncle is getting really good at cane and I'm not surprised if he starts to approach rodmaker standards very soon ....well, that is another story .

Cheers
CY

[TarponCraz]

After casting the Marcelo's Jaguar , I was so temted to run away with it but CY has blocked the way out of our spot and there is no way out the other end unless I disappeared into the jungle in between. ;D ;D ;D. It casts beautifully and with ease. I think TY can easily clear out the entire fly line on it anytime. Actually CY can cast good distance with it too but he was very carefull in handling his new mistress the very first time out.

Warning, TY! If you come into close encounter with it, you will definitely find your bank draft flying in the air on its way to Argentina!!
As for me, I am a retired old man who has nothing but time to spare so I fiddle with rod restorations and rodcrafting gadgets to cure my itch. There are endless possibilities and activities to keep my hand bussy that there is no time for itchyness to set in. Hahaha

[xxJiMboZxx]

SIGH!