Off to Italy (at least the rod is anyway)

Recently I have had the opportunity and privilege to send a rod over to Italy. This is the first rod that I have sent to another country. The rod is on its way and should be arriving soon. Thanks Andrea. I hope the new rod serves you well and catches many trout.

I have been working on a 7' 10" hollow scalloped 4 weight. This rod is a taper that I have been messing with over the last couple of years. Ferrules were fitted and glued today. Also made some 1/4" cork rings to glue up for the grip. This is rod number 12 for the year and it will be My own personal spring creek rod.

More rods on the way.

Some Rod Building Photos

      Glued up a 2/1 Prototype Rod last night. This is he third version of this rod. It will be a 7'10" Four weight with extra short size 13 ferrule. The butt section was hollow scalloped down to .075. Not quite as far as you can go, but should help with the weight. Next version will be hollowed just a little more to see the difference. This rod should still come in at around 3.4oz.

Ready for roughing is My version of a Midge. This blank will be done within the week. If interested in a great small stream rod, let me know.

Also made some ferrules out of nickel silver tube this week. They are for a copy of a very rare Heddon I used to own. 

Rod #421510 - 2/1 based on a Payne 98 - SOLD - Thanks Andrea

      Here is the latest finished rod. It is based on a Payne 98. Great 7' for a #4 line.

Shop made reel seat hardware

Spanish Cedar timber for reel seat

Hariki 12/64th extra short step down ferrule

Snake Brand guides

Rec stripper

Wrapped in black vintage Gudebrod thread tipped in Orange Gossamer silk

Custom matching rod bag

Includes Black tube

Three day inspection for return.

Full refund as long as rod is in as new condition 

Rod #421509 Dickerson 7012 - SOLD

Here are some photos of the latest rod out the door. It is sold. This rod taper was based on a Dickerson 7012. Very nice casting rod.

Next rod out is My version of a Payne 98. Just needs polished up.