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09-26-2013, 05:32 PM
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The wildflower 9' 5wt :)
I'm happy with it, my epoxy job could have been a bit better and one of the guides is just sliiiightly off, but I just need some more practice
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09-26-2013, 05:41 PM
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Nicely done!
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09-26-2013, 05:42 PM
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Nice build! What kind of blank and guides etc. is that?
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09-26-2013, 05:45 PM
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titanium guides, Batson Rainshadow RX8 blank. Batson reel seat.
and the reel is my first sage, a 4250. I'm super excited to christen both this weekend. Planning on going to willow creek below chain lakes
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09-26-2013, 06:50 PM
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Nice looking rod, I like that dark cork in the grip, looks great
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09-26-2013, 08:29 PM
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Nice build, could use just a bit more epoxy at the end of wraps. Swwet grip!
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09-26-2013, 08:40 PM
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Stunning bug wand , the grip and seat really pop.
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09-27-2013, 07:18 AM
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Nice looking setup!
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09-28-2013, 06:12 PM
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christened it on a couple 6" rainbows in a local creek
I love this setup!
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09-28-2013, 07:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flieguy
christened it on a couple 6" rainbows in a local creek
I love this setup!
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Right on, how did that blank suit you?
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09-28-2013, 07:55 PM
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Right on, how did that blank suit you?
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I like it a lot. Not sure what I'm going to build for my next rod but I'm definitely hooked! more addictive than fly tying.
got a billion ideas for rods in my head already... I think I want to make myself a sage circa creek rod but I wanna build another practice rod first. maybe a batson 6wt for my girlfriend to nymph with this winter
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09-28-2013, 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flieguy
I like it a lot. Not sure what I'm going to build for my next rod but I'm definitely hooked! more addictive than fly tying.
got a billion ideas for rods in my head already... I think I want to make myself a sage circa creek rod but I wanna build another practice rod first. maybe a batson 6wt for my girlfriend to nymph with this winter
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That's great to hear, I may attempt a rod sometime in the future. Not sure if you know about this site but there are some unbelievable rod builders on this forum and a wealth of knowledge.
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com
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09-28-2013, 08:07 PM
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yup, just made an account today.
If want to get into it I'd definitely suggest taking a course from fishtales. Wayne really knows his stuff and is a great teacher.
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09-28-2013, 08:29 PM
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Quote:
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yup, just made an account today.
If want to get into it I'd definitely suggest taking a course from fishtales. Wayne really knows his stuff and is a great teacher.
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Thanks for the info, I'll defiantly look into that
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09-28-2013, 09:20 PM
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Beauty rod! If you don't mind me asking, what do you estimate the total cost to build it was?
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09-28-2013, 10:25 PM
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Beauty rod! If you don't mind me asking, what do you estimate the total cost to build it was?
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don't mind at all. cost was about $230. blank was $150
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