The Rod Makers

An interview with Stephen Harrison the man behind Harrison Advanced Rods , one of Britian's top carp rod designers and builders. Harrison's use very high spec. carbon fiber to produce a whole range of rods and blanks, from fly rods through to lure rods. I first came across their rods after stopping to chat to a guy fishing for bass on a welsh beach with lures, he was raving about it and after he let me throw a couple of lures with it I understood why. The rod just did its job in an effortless way almost like an extension of my arm, the lightness, action and the retrieve felt a bit something i should have always been doing. www.harrisonrods.co.uk/

[@mikecat23]

Very professionally shot and assembled video I have to say. Well done

[@varanoid34]

Very Well done Paul! It's Incredible how much detail you put into youre Art of make Videos! Thanks and Stay tuned! Much greets from Germany

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

krisztian v. I am planning some more escapes from the workshop, thanks

[@makaveli24k]

what a great story, wish you good luck in the future Harrison rods

[@sunchaserw1477]

I enjoyed watching your video and the passion of creation. I might not know the technology of building the rod still but feel so good to watch the process of making something outta nothing. Magnificent craftsmanship. Looking forward to watch more.....

[@rickbartley9255]

A beautiful testament to the art and the artist's passion. Thank you

[@sssd1781]

Love the people with passion for what they do in life Great video and envious craftsmanship

[@TheAudiostud]

I Think This Must Be The Third Time I've Watched This Brilliant Production, I Never Tire Of The Fact That Within Such A Short Piece You Manage To Include Some Much Content, I'll No Doubt Be Back To Watch It Again, "Great Work, Well Done"

[@MrNonch1]

A lovely video. The passion, ability and commitment of this guy comes across brilliantly- a simple guy, doing something he loves, and turning out wonderful products. Fair play to him, he deserves every penny he gets. I'm privileged to have seen the video, and many thanks. :-)

[@georgeforeman89]

Very cool video. Great cinematography as well (per usual). Keep up the great work!!

[@jordancohen474]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@survivalmike]

Beautiful video. it's great to see behind the scenes of a factory of that kind. craftsmanship at it's finest. Thx for sharing Paul.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

might have to go back there again some time

[@Mojsinjski]

Bravo Paul odlican i koristan video,, svaka cast!!! Pozdrav Mojsinjski

[@drewlawrence696]

What a wonderful story. Expertly filmed (as usual), broadcast-quality production values, kudos.

[@willperryman4559]

I love watching and learning of people who do their very best to follow their dreams, and become experts at living..... this also reminds me in an odd sort of way of Gary Loomis, and I will be looking at Harrison Rods this year. I would love to have one . Thanks for your video...🙏👌💯

[@Ceahorse]

touching to see him sticking it out. Well done Harrison. Although I won't likely see one of your rods let alone own one, I commend you for doing it the right way, your way.

[@BowDeerHunter2000]

I have said it before, but absoluteley amazing video. I dont think some people realize how much time and expertise goes into a video like that. Keep it up and ill look forward to the next video as always.

[@100500obzorov]

Thank U. It is a pity that the video is very short. I really like to watch your video.

[@sarahskinner8675]

just watched the video just Amazed of your passion you put towards making a fishing rod

[@davidscott2515]

great to see the promotion of Harrison rods been building fly rod on their blanks for year as many other high end rod builders have. Top quality video excellent content as always

[@hechtsprung-tv3887]

thank you for another awesome video, it's interesting to see how a rod was build.

[@JohnSmith-im5di]

These Harrison rods are the go to rod for the type of Salmon out of the surf here in NZ. The 12' or 13' blanks with the low mount reel seats and the potential for long casting is what makes them so good. It was real good to come across this clip.

[@shoogelniffty1]

Excellent bit of filming looking forward to your next film, and by all means keep the hand made videos coming love them. cheers for sharing . Al.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

shoogelniffty1 Thanks I think i will be mixing it some more with videos in the shop and out and about.

[@wayned5872]

Pure art thanks for sharing that Paul

[@ratdog3055]

Interesting to see how rods are made. A step by step video might take longer but would fun to see. Thanks Paul!

[@davidoneill2254]

Well done Paul amazing editing skills, thanks for making it and keep 'em coming

[@jasonantonio1289]

nice video thanks!

[@AmitKumar-fb6yt]

It's really mild and soothing tone .. something to do with a peace of mind..lovely...🤗🤗

[@axelram5510]

This video makes me appreciate my blanks even more. Love this video.

[@steelerfaninerie]

My goodness. Another first class video. Thanks.

[@Boladc07]

Love your videos! Keep'em coming!

[@NotMe35971]

It's truly amazing, thank you (Stephen).

[@neiljohnson2637]

More please..... an in depth film is needed!!!

[@mikederrick2777]

Always enjoy your videos. They have been encouraging and helpful. Lately very entertaining. I will be looking into having one of these beautiful rods sent across the pond. Thank you for sharing your mutual passion of the fishing life style.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Mike Derrick They make amazing rods, but they also put a lot of time and effort in to research and testing, currently they are working with a top Uk university on carbon fiber technology.

[@andrewsaldivar2112]

Love to have one them handcrafted fishing rods... topwater redfish lower laguna madre spi. Light action please with cork handle.

[@FiscusCBB]

great video, Paul .. excellent ... thank you very much; a great story !!

[@pa1264]

Very intelligent and skilful craftsmen, beautifully hand made rods.

[@antonio999us]

Hello Paul, as all your videos this one was a quite interesting and educational one... thanks for sharing...

[@richyf8122]

fascinating video, talent and dedication! thanks for posting

[@paulcapell5676]

Nice job of the vidio Paul. Great story and best of luck Stephen. Verry cool for both of you. Thanks.

[@ChrisHadlee]

beautifully shot video Paul. great job.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks

[@kevinhutchinson8129]

Very inspiring. Now you have me wanting to make rods too! But I'm starting with some soft baits, inspired by your wonderful vids.

[@claytonmoreira2601]

Muito bom saber que existem pessoas como você que valorizam e vivem a filosofia da pesca, isto nos traz acima de tudo paz , nos proporcionando encontro com nossas origens. Parabéns pelo trabalho ! Um abraço.

[@andressetula2045]

Clayton Moreira buenas palabras hermano, saludo de Argentina

[@FISHFANATIC95]

One of the best videos I've watched on KZbin in a long time. Shows the tenacity a man had to succeed and he did it based on quality. Very well done.

[@iii-fi3et]

Thanks Paul adams I always learn something new from your videos :).

[@Z71Ranger]

Great Video and well built Rods...

[@DeanTheDream91]

Hello Paul, your cinematography is phenomenal! Big fan of your videos here in Aus dad and I always watch! this is the first time I've seen a rod made! Thank you Mate!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Dean P Thanks, they make it look easy but they have a lot skill, hopefully soon i will be putting some eyes on a rod blank for another video.

[@DeanTheDream91]

I look forward to it!

[@garymccraw1466]

This was a awesome Video, and very nice Fishing Rods, keep up the good work.

[@LunkerFishing]

Paul, I watch you videos often but for some reason never saw this one. I recently closed a small business I had on the side to retire for good so I can relate to your friends adventure. Nice video and good luck to your friend.

[@SpinPredators]

As always, thanks for your video Paul ;)

[@nojyeloot]

loved this. looking up these rods now. I'm in TX.

[@grahamacher95]

wow he made the whole blank..great really enjoying this video

[@kodlartv]

He is a great fisherman! Thanks for the video

[@TheXJRMAN]

Bombproof. Steve says 3 names, I struggle to see any that match Harrison, best of the best. Paul, I think you captured it man!

[@kyriakosellinas9169]

Congratulations Paul, great video! I admire your love about our very best loving sport!

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Kyriakos Ellinas It was great to see other people working with hands and really caring about what they were doing.

[@kyriakosellinas9169]

***** that is because of the love they have for fishing. Most of us do it as fishermen in a simpler way.

[@2rokk]

Very interesting! Thanks for the video!

[@paulclarke267]

good luck for the future

[@BlercNet]

Impressive filming Paul, great job

[@silvertourist]

Wonderful passion just love it!

[@BeefaloBart]

Would love to have a custom rod from this guy. Nice to see a craftsman who does it right.

[@Ukedc259]

nice one Paul. Harrison's are the best rods i have ever used bar none. Lovely to see inside the workshop - thanks for the peek.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

ukedc Yep they are a bit special. thanks

[@cspsport5989]

I used to build my own rods , the vd is really amazing . But how to choose good blanks.... Best regards ..

[@ajayshankarkairi8240]

Heart touching video...

[@russellpennington9893]

Nice Video, I've had a harrison rod now thats around 15 years old, a 1 1/4 TC 11ft ballista, still the best tench rod I've ever had.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Quality of the video matches the quality of the rods - well done indeed Paul. *Sadly goes back to his builder's line tied to a lump of wood..*

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

I suspect the pollock don't know what it is on the other end of the line from your feather rig, i guess they are thinking your holding a nice piece of carbon fiber and a gold plated Fin Nor reel and that is why they are throwing themselves at you.

[@karsynbraydon8137]

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[@darrenvincenzo1198]

@Karsyn Braydon instablaster =)

[@karsynbraydon8137]

@Darren Vincenzo I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@karsynbraydon8137]

@Darren Vincenzo it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out!

[@tsvetan01]

Thank you, Paul! Please, start making the next one :)

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Tsvetan Chavdarov Already started not sure it will be as epic this one but i will give it a go, thanks

[@1barracuda21]

I LIKE YOUR HUMILITY!

[@m38calypso]

Great stuff mate .......well done .

[@mazennoghai1560]

professional and luxurious. well done dears.

[@richardharveyallsopfineart1492]

FANTASTIC VIDEO, THANKS FOR SHARING

[@davewelch151]

Class video of a class product.

[@TAWN8711]

Brilliant video. My new blanks were rolled and made in that very factory a few days ago.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Your a wise man, I too have a blank from there which I will be putting some eyes on in the next few weeks

[@tonymortimore5222]

Nice vid, I fish with a set of 3 Harrison Balista’s from around 1990/91, custom built. Can honestly say they are the best rods I’ve ever used in 35 years of carping. Wouldn’t part with them for anything else on the market today.🎣🎣

[@allseeingfish5188]

such an art, great video

[@dadomarkovic2406]

Great video... Well done

[@airwinzgeronimo6545]

how I wish I would have the luxury to get one of those..nice video

[@joemeehan2024]

Well done Stephen! Joe Meehan, American Tackle Co

[@farmanalikhan4963]

Wao so inspirable I wish I could make a fishing rod production at my home. After watching this promo I am incauraged more hopefully I learn more and start a small business making and selling rods.

[@bigsunburst]

I now have seven Harrison rods, a set three Multi-carp 2lb test curve rods, a set of three Acurix 2 3/4lb test curve rods and 1 3/4 test curve Avon rod. All hand-built by York rod builder Chas Burns. All beautiful to look at, strong, and wonderfully responsive. I have just ordered a set of three Aviator Pluses for long distance situations.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

What a collection, hopefully I will be back there soon doing a bit more filming, thanks

[@dannydnice1]

Excellent video

[@jamaicaedgar1040]

Wow its very nice work sir ilove it

[@SuperFourwinns]

Great video.......................I love to make my own rods...........so thanks to those that make great blanks......................

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

thanks, they were great to film

[@wirinharwirjawan6422]

great video and thanks for sharing!!!

[@genegrissom325]

Hey Paul, have watched many, many of your videos. You are simply great at what you do. Wish I had your talent. I have learned a lot from watching your videos. This one was really good as well. Thanks for sharing and keep'em coming. Gene Grisson Frost, Texas

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Gene Grissom Thanks, i think i learnt a huge amount making this video about filming other people and to be honest the guys and girls at Harrison's made it very easy.

[@bodzchuidian5836]

loved the video!! you think theres harrison advanced rods here in. the philippines?? would love to have one! :) good luck on your business. gos bless

[@tymesho]

Paul Adams, could you not possibly make more interesting videos? your manor on this one is superb. will seek out a rod from this maker. I see the "Scouse Angler" here as well, HELLO JORD! Paul, your vid's are first class, thank you for the pleasure.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

Michigan Mister Hopefully i will be filming that Scouse angler soon, thanks

[@jinsestephen]

Great job .. completely hand made awesome How can I buy one ? I am from India

[@fiftyhunnug]

very cool. As always, Great video.

[@NazarenoMorelli]

Thank you very much!!! Amazing!

[@kingklabe]

Enjoyed the vid muchly. Shared on Facebook with a hint that Christmas is only 309 days away.

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

kingklabe Why wait for someone else's birthday I say, thanks

[@rongamblin2107]

Me thinks you're a good man Paul Adams. Thanks for all your videos.

[@talenttaurayi1977]

Great job man.

[@user-xy7xt9vf5y]

best rod building video ever.

[@clydeotto6636]

Thank you PAUL

[@GarryAugustine]

Inspired to follow my passion of rod building

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+GarryAugustine Good Luck

[@navitascodm7338]

Аз съм запален риболовец и за мен беше голямо удоволствие да видя как се изработва един от водещите брандове . Благодаря ви !

[@wagujulemos609]

Awesome video to see the pride and work you put into making your beautiful rods is so Awesome. I have recently purchased a few Lion stick fishing Rods and Catalyst Rods. But it would be cool to have a couple or more of your work of art also. I am a mad Ebay buyer. If you sell online please let me know that would be Great.

[@baitinplace5915]

if these rods are catalog I would love to have a blank and a catalog where can I find it

[@belekas565]

Nice story,nice job you don!!!!👍🇩🇰

[@applemabzesguerra9427]

I would like to try one of your casting Rod the strongest one you have Pls send me the detail how and where to order

[@wuquanchi]

so poetic, thanks for the video mate..\m/

[@iandoherty8835]

I would 100% buy a rod of him Because hé shows great pasion in making his rods

[@PaulAdamsTheHandmadeFisherman]

+Ian Doherty Yep they are special people, thanks