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Post by j on Apr 23, 2006 6:49:45 GMT -5
Ive just finished my most recent project; a super light 6' 2wt. I wanted to use fittings from one of my grand fathers' Hardy greenhearts which meant making a cork grip from scratch. This turned out to be much easier than I thought but for some reason buying cork by the ring is much more expensive  . A few of you showed some interest in this project so I thought I'd post some pics. Im on the look out for a tiny Forbes reel to complete the setup, preferably in gold to go with the fittings. J ;D  |
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Post by stalker on Apr 23, 2006 7:56:57 GMT -5
Very nice mate,don,t fancy lending it to me for a spot of doubles stalking???
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Post by j on Apr 23, 2006 8:31:22 GMT -5
I don't think so! I had a 3lb stockie on it tuther day, thought it was going to break  |
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Post by Silver Stoat on Apr 23, 2006 12:58:52 GMT -5
Nice work.
The trim bands are not to my taste, but well executed.
Dave.
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Post by j on Apr 23, 2006 13:29:47 GMT -5
Thanks Dave  Its the pale thread isn't it? I thought about how it would look and realised it might be a bit garish, verging on the bling! But then all the fittings are gold so why stop halfway? ;D Its a pale ivory colour so not quite as white as it appears in the photos. Heres a pic of another rod I was building at the same time; more to your taste? J ;D  |
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Post by Silver Stoat on Apr 24, 2006 3:56:14 GMT -5
Yes, that's better.
Off topic slightly, but you have questions on another forum from Fruin and I.
Dave.
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Post by j on Apr 24, 2006 4:49:10 GMT -5
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 24, 2006 8:01:29 GMT -5
Absoluteley stunning build!
As you say, with the gold rings, the ivory wraps seem perfectly reasonable. It hasn't been built as a subtle, low key affair.
May I ask how many rods you have built in the past?
Also what did you use to write on the blank. Lovely lettering.
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Post by j on Apr 24, 2006 10:39:46 GMT -5
Thanks ;D I think this is my seventh rod, I started building at about the end of last season. The way I see it rod building is like fly tying, its the same buzz you get from catching on something youv'e made. Plus if you can tie a fly you can easily build a rod! The lettering on all my rods is done with a Uniball Signo, its easily the best silver pen Iv'e come across. I'd love to say it came out like that first try Johnny |
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Post by The Handsome Stick on Apr 24, 2006 13:42:14 GMT -5
Thanks ;D I think this is my seventh rod, I started building at about the end of last season. The way I see it rod building is like fly tying, its the same buzz you get from catching on something youv'e made. Plus if you can tie a fly you can easily build a rod! The lettering on all my rods is done with a Uniball Signo, its easily the best silver pen Iv'e come across. I'd love to say it came out like that first try Johnny I built a couple of rods last year and am pretty happy with the results, but you're on a different plane. I think I feel the need to build another pretty soon. |
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Post by j on Apr 24, 2006 13:54:55 GMT -5
Im starting to feel that to |
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Post by Kenny on Apr 28, 2006 14:44:36 GMT -5
That is a beautiful, beautiful rod.
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Post by j on Apr 28, 2006 14:50:49 GMT -5
That is very, very much appreciated ;D ;D
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Post by fishgb on May 16, 2006 5:24:54 GMT -5
Look this has got to stop!
I am feeling seriously diminished by all of this great work......
I have been eying a 3 piece blank I have, trying to get myself motivated to sort it out........ now - forget it!
gb
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. A few of you showed some interest in this project so I thought I'd post some pics. Im on the look out for a tiny Forbes reel to complete the setup, preferably in gold to go with the fittings.
