Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Wrapping Rod N-431608

Wrapping Another 7' 2/2 Four Weight


Here is another 7' 2/2 Four weight getting wrapped.. This rod is Node-less. The only color in the cane is from the two step heat treatment in the oven. The person that this rod is being built for wanted some color in the signature wrap. I wasn't sure at first how these colors would mesh before I varnished them. I think it worked out pretty well though.

Signature Wrap Before Varnish



Wraps After First Coat of Varnish


Thanks for looking!!


Saturday, November 5, 2016

Rod # N431606 For Sale

For Sale 

SOLD

Here is Rod # N431606. It is My version of a Payne 98. This is a nice crisp medium fast rod for a Four weight line.

I use this taper quite a bit with a Triangle Taper Four weight line for fishing dry flies on small to medium sized streams.  This rod has a nice crisp action with this line.

7' Four Weight

Node-less construction.

UHU Epoxy

This is a 2/2 rod. Two piece Two tips.

The Cane is alternating flamed and blonde strips of bamboo which have all been heat treated in an oven also.

The cork grip is 5 1/2" and a perfect fit.

Guides are Snake Brand. (9)

Ferrules are a size 12 Hariki step down.

The wraps at the winding check are Classic Chestnut tipped in Four turns of Claret and Black Silk bands.

There are Three Four turn wraps one at 12" from the bottom of the cork, One at 15" and One at 18"

The main wraps are Black silk tipped in Classic Chestnut.

Shop turned reel seat with Koa Timber and Blackened Hardware

Reel seat is up locking slide band

Rod Includes aluminum tube and custom made sock.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. All rods that I have sold have had great feedback. I always get back to the new owners to make sure everything is to their liking also.

If there are any problems do to craftsmanship I will take full responsibility and repair for free. 

If you break the rod do to neglect I will fix at a very reasonable price.

I have fished My Node - less Five weight for Smallmouth that measured in pounds not inches with poppers just to put it to the test. No problems and no failure.

If you would like more photos of the rod please let me know.

Three Day inspection. 

Line it up and cast it. If there is anything at all you don't like about the rod. Return it in the same condition that you received it for a full refund less shipping.

There are no shortcuts to My rod building. I put a lot of hard work, heart and soul into them. They are made to be fished. 

Thank You for taking time to look.

Any specs you see in the photos are bamboo dust. Thought the bamboo curls would be a nice touch to the photos. Won't do that again.





































Rod # N431607, #N431608 and My Seven Weight

These are the blanks for the next Three. All are node - less. One is a 2/2 7' Four for a customer, One is a 2/1 6'3" Midge (will be available for sale). The last is a 2/2 Seven weight for Me.

Blanks in the String After Glue Up



Sanded, Scraped and Ready to Go





Cork Rings Fitted and Glued Up





Thanks for looking as always. 

Best Regards,
Anthony