I am finally having little time for rod building. I am working on a longer Paradox 8'2" 3/4wt. The blank has very unique casting properties due to its solid bamboo tip, fiberglass ferrule and woven tobacco-glass butt section. Next post will feature completed rod, so stay tuned...
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Saturday, February 11, 2017
In Customers' Words...
I relish visiting the beautiful places where trout live. Vlad’s creativity and sense for beautiful aesthetics glow as I handle his 804-4 glass creation. Every element blends in wonderfully with the finery of nature herself – unique, colorful, and special. Just perfect visually as you feel the delightful...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Back in the Day
I just stumbled upon this image among my files... One of my rods was featured in FUJI USA catalog (the page with K-style guides), few years ago.
I still use that rod, and I continue to be a big fan of FUJI products.
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Sunday, January 1, 2017
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Silver Creek and Unstructured Fiberglass
I just got back from fishing the Silver Creek for a few days. Low water have pushed larger fish into deeper sections of the creek, and the hatches were spotty. However, if you were willing to move around to avoid the gusty wind (which blew almost non-stop), you could enjoy fishing...
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Retrograph 865-4
Yes, a retro-graphite rod for a change, so another Retrograph joins the stable.!-) A fairly powerful 5wt, perfect for hopper fishing out West.
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
After the Fishing Trip: Milenkovic Paradox 734 Fly Rod
I am back from very intense rod testing fishing trip. My favorite Driftless creeks were high and muddy due to lots of rainfall in the short period of time. That means fishing big flies under, so that fish could see them. I used mostly big, weighted leech patterns in sizes 4-8 and the little...