Orange S-glass 7'6" 4/5wt 3pc

Just completed, on imported S-glass blank. Very crisp rod, ideal for most trout situations. Montagne-inspired split uplocking reel seat w/button, dark guides and burnt orange jasper thread wraps.

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Milenkovic "Antiquary Edition" CTS Quartz Golden Tea 804-4

Newly built fiberglass fly rod, with special antiquing touches. The blank was provided by the customer. To view larger format rod photos, right click to view in a separate window.

 

 

 

 

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"Antiquary Edition" Cork Handle

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Preparations for Another "Antiquary Edition" Build

Multiple patina solutions/treatments at work.

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Driftless Property for Sale

Please see http://www.fishpinecreek.com/ for more details. I fished nearby streams and creeks so many times, and it just doesn't get any better... Beautiful area!

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Saltwater Graphites (part 3)

The last rod in this batch of builds is an extremely light and powerful 9' 9wt. The completed rod weighs only 3.6oz. Just like the previous salty builds, it sports Fuji and REC hardware. It will be put on test very soon!

Photo of all four rods (L to R: 7, 8, 9 and 10wt)

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Saltwater Graphites (part 2)

A one piece 8'10" 10wt stick, excellent for long hours on the jetty, when you are tired and don't have to worry about rod sections coming apart. Also, a nice boat rod. (The reel seat insert is red, but it turned out pinkish in the photos.) The rod wears REC Recoil snakes and Minima Titanium strippers.

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