donation rod

[baitwaister]

I have not posted a rod in quite awhile, but I built this rod for a benefit auction for an ex student with a rare bone cancer. Ashley is a 24 year old young woman who has had a rough go of it. She has had a total knee replacement,chemo,and radiation. For now she is in remission but... Anyway on to the rod. Blank is a Lamiglass 9' 4pc 6wt,reel seat is a Batson 101 with a birch and bubinga ellipticall. Grip is carbon fiber ends,flor cork,bubinga accents and light/dark burl center. guides are minima 4's. Wraps are Fishawk burgundy varigated with pac bay gunsmoke metallic.

oh yeah moose antler winding check

 

[williamhj]

Thanks for posting. Did you turn down the different materials in the grip separately or glue it up and shape them together?

 

[littledavid123]

That is crazy good work, yourself and a few other forum members blow me away with your artistic ability.

Dave

 

[frogg]

Very Nice! I love the choice of color.
Good luck with the auction!


Chris

 

[mcnerney]

Awesome rod and for a great cause.......you are indeed a good man!

 

[wt bash]

Right on man! Very cool man, I hope it fetches some high bids!

 

[fishingfly]

Wow, what a rod. Hoping to build my first here shortly, but I can only hope it is half that nice. Great work.

 

[caseywise]

incredible craftsmanship!! a beautiful rod:clap:
and for a wonderful cause as well.
bravo

casey

 

[baitwaister]

Thanks guys for the nice words! The rod did go for A very good price and the entire benefit raised a good deal of money for Ashley and her family.

 

[petee]

Saw it on the other board and it looks just as good over here :thumbsupu.

Pete