The latest build: a shorter 6wt (7'10", 4pc) fly rod, built on a Diamondback graphite blank. I like a 6wt for my local flats fishing. This is a quick rod which loads easy for short and precise casts.&nb...
Friday, March 26, 2021
Monday, August 17, 2020
Friday, May 29, 2020
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Refurbishing the "Pink Panther" 868-4 from 2011
This rod has been one of my favorite rods, built back in August 2011. I caught some very nice striped bass on it. It needed its single foot guides replaced. The Fuji strippers were OK and also the tip top, so I left those unchanged, but rewrapped them. I put Pac Bay Minima single foots, so hopefully...
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
Retrograph "Sightcast" 906-4
Fresh off the bench...the black rod! The blank was made by CD rods. Stealthy looking streamer rod, medium fast action, syncork grip, Fuji seat, Pac Bay TiCH guides. Built for rugged use in saltwater. It will make a nice sight-casting fly rod for schoolie stripers near my house.
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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Syncork Grip Completed
I am not in love with this material. It is hard to work with and it doesn't look that great. However it is very durable.
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