I decided to revisit the graphite medium and complete another "Retrograph" (the ubiquitous 9' 4wt, USA made blank). To see my earlier "Retrograph" builds in action and some enchanting limestone creek scenery, please see this post.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
The Forgotten Build
I finished this rod a couple of months ago for a friend in Canada, took photos of it, but forgot to post them. A classic looking build on my "Old Empire" semi-para taper with cigar grip and cap and ring seat. The spacer is spalted maple. Wraps are done in medium brown silk with small spiral wrap in red/silver jasper thread by the inscription.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Milenkovic 804-4 "The Green Machine"
8' 4wt 4pc Fiberglass Fly Rod
The rod features Powell grip, oxidized nickel silver double slip rings with stacked bamboo insert, blued Snake Brand guides with matching carbide stripper and tip top. Wraps are primrose yellow YLI silk with single turn goldenrod inlays. Handcrafted rod bag and bronze aluminum tube round out the package.
