I heard that the 3500 was being phased out. May explain why you've waited so long.
Great rod though.
The 3500 has been replaced by the Profile Match, but I was told that I woud be able to have some blanks made by Terry Carroll in about 4 weeks. I've waited 4-5 months now and have been told by Terry that my rods were dispatched (never arrived), only the butt section on one rod to complete and they will be ready for the weekend (4 weeks ago). I still haven't recieved them so I'm going to buy Century which I have been told by SpottyDog that I can have within 4 weeks.
I love the 3500 and I love ZZiplex rods, but for a premium rod (probably the best make of rods you can get in some cases) I expect a premium service. I don't feel I am getting this premium service - in fact I feel like I've been lied to and my rods bought through a smaller tackle shop are not as important as the Summerlands orders, or the Gerrys or Tonys Tackle. I could buy Zzippies elsewhere but I would prefer to get them from my own preferred rod builder - as I know he will go the extra mile to make a really good job of them (Clacton Angling).
Anyway, I'm very dissappointed in Terry Carrol for misleading me and even moreso in that I no longer have any confidence in his delivery. I will buy the Tip Tornado Match rods and that will be that. If I still want a 3500 I will buy second hand.
If Terry Carrol would like to respond to this - then fine but my order will be cancelled on Monday regardless of the outcome. I've spoken to him on many occasions regarding the rods and given him more than enough opportunity to deliver them. He hasn't so its goodbye ZZiplex.