RodBuilding is an Addicton!!!

[MattC]

Just finish my most recent rod. It is a Rainshadow XB822.5, 6'10" medium power fast action. I kind of made my own handle design as i just took a bunch of different parts and put them all together to make it work. The reel seat is fugi which i spray painted with duplicolor. I also wrapped the guides in white silk which turns transparent when the finish is applied so it looks like nothing is holding the guides on.

[Johndyers34]

Matt, rod looks great. You're doing great work over there. Just like I said before I started Fly Fishing...I'll never get into that because I know I'll get addicted. I'm sure within the next 2 years I'll start rod building.

[Ken G]

Nice,
Those kind of screw down handles is what I like, but they are getting harder to find. They always seemed more durable.

Cork handle though. I like the feel.

I should buy the parts and you can make me a custom St.Croix, 6'6" medium light, fast action. One piece.

Put your signature on it and a ruler down the length of it. I'll show you where to draw the ruler inch marks.

What's your rate?

[Ken G]

On another note, you learn how to make top water lures and I have a project I want to show you.

[MattC]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Ken, i'll build you a rod if you want. Let me know, and of course i couldnt charge you.

[Ken G]

I miss having that extra few inches that got snapped off. Still works great as a medium now, but I miss that flexibility.

I may take you up on that offer, or we'll work something out.