So how these two builds compare? They are built on two identical blanks, with slightly different components. There will always be some variation in blank weight, regardless of the manufacturer. However, the difference in components will make larger impact on the weight of the completed rod.
Retrograph...
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Retrograph 904-4 #041518
I like fishing 9' 4wt rods, and in that length, graphite is the only choice. Here's another Retrograph, just completed. Made on USA made blank, with moderate-fast action. The blank has a satin natural graphite finish. The rod features burnt orange micarta/oxidized nickel silver seat, oxidized guides...
Saturday, April 7, 2018
More Feedback
I just received these photos and an email from a customer:
Vlad, (sorry for my shaky
focus)
A perfect, beautiful old
Dingley reel w/a Pfoot reel foot. Notice how well it fits? Perfectly!!!!
Perfect radius, perfect color being a brass foot and a damned perfect feel!
An SA WF4F line...
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Friday, December 22, 2017
Monday, September 4, 2017
"Antiquary Edition" Unstructured Fiberglass 835-4 (#4/5)
This is my latest build which rounds up the original Unstructured Fiberglass batch of blanks, made to my specifications. Out of the three tapers I offered in the past, this is my favorite taper to fish - a true allaround trout rod, which feels light and crisp with a 4wt line. If...