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aquaholic

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My first rod build with Pics
« on: September 06, 2014, 08:39:21 PM »
Decided I wanted to build a rod, My first build in these pics is a Rain shadow 10'8 6wt Switch Rod

Blue insert guides to match the thread









Terry Skipper (Reaction Fly and Tackle) Gave me a hand on my first handle



First fish on the new Rod build

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Rieber

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Re: My first rod build with Pics
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2014, 08:50:43 PM »
I like it - looks great. Sure has a clean look to it that I like but I think its the perfect looking contour of the handles which really make the rod for me. Nice colour selection. Without a hands on inspection, I would give that a 9/10.

Well done - fish it with pride.
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CYR

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Re: My first rod build with Pics
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2014, 04:28:44 PM »
Nice build, I have a 8wt RS rod with a similar setup, definately a good value to money blank.  :)
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Re: My first rod build with Pics
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2014, 04:36:12 PM »
Very nice rod! I wish I had more time to do something like that currently I feel like I'd maybe start it and it would get forgotten lol.
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Dave

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Re: My first rod build with Pics
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2014, 06:49:59 PM »
Very nice!  If that is your first I look forward to seeing the next, and the next ... you're hooked now :D
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