kemper

I fished that area a few years ago with a guide, on the Birkenhead river. Ill pm you with some details.

Gorgeous. Struble hardware on the middle one?

Used a CA finish on this stuff, but less coats and polishing because I didn't want the mirror shine

Batson hardware, Chris? I'm trying to find a source for some anodized hardware, I know Ernie gets it but a little pricey for me...

Not too much of a secret, CA is essentially super glue. With many coats and some careful work you can achieve a glass like finish. There are some YouTube videos that describe the process.

Of course Mike, assuming you don't want a 7 colour chevron wrap that would take me 14 years to create...

If you guys would stop talking about my wood for a minute we could talk about my rod... Wait, that's no better..

My mother drives a 2013 Subaru Impreza (AWD) with every bell, whistle, and feature you can stuff in it. She doesn't use winter tires. Ill take my 2000 civic (FWD) without a bell or whistle but with winter tires in the snow every single time. People seem to forget that AWD doesn't help you stop...

Two board harvest table, late 1800's I think. My parents' pride and joy... Thanks all

All glued up tonight, will start wrapping the guides and post progress as I go.

Bill nailed it.

Update At bottom of page 1. I recently built a 6wt spey rod on a Batson blank, and its been an absolutely pleasure to fish with. Light, crisp, powerful enough for small/medium size flows. This got me thinking - it would make an awesome conversion for smaller water. So, I give you the Batson IF1266-4 spey conversion. For this one I turned all the wood myself, and I'm really diggin' the walnut against the burgundy blank. Length - 12'6" (4 piece) Weight - 4.03oz (blank) Nothing is glued up yet, that will happen this afternoon. Cheers, Kemper

Yep, It's unfortunate that the media focuses on the crazies more than the victims.

Yeah, that paper really gives an unbiased opinion...

If I lived in a place where I felt it was necessary to protect my family with two semi-automatic hand guns and an M4 Carbine, I would move. Assault weapons are exactly that - weapons. These aren't tools, toys, collector pieces, or wall ornaments, they are weapons designed with a single purpose. Absolutely an unnecessary tragedy. If gun control made it harder for ever a single murder to be committed, wouldn't it be worth it?

Sweet lookin stick Chris! I'm currently searching for a blank to tie a casting float rod on myself...this one has tweaked my interest. Gotta get the spey conversion done first though, one thing at a time.

This is the same one that I use for making floats as well as turning cork handles and wood reel seats. Works great, and it's Mastercraft so CTC will replace it with no problems should it croak on you. If you're serious, this is the best $100 you'll spend.

The Sutton River Journal will be hard to beat, although the Tree River posts are always a favourite for me...

Yup, presentation is absolutely #1. Nice fish.

Infomercials instantly destroy any credibility a product may have for me...

Thanks Cliff. I'm sure some idiot will dunk their truck in the next couple weeks, and then be surprised when the 4" of slush didn't hold them up...

Yup. Can't beat 12lb Maxima.

How about this - I PERSONALLY believe that it is my responsibility as an angler to practice sustainable harvest regardless of what the MNR believes "sustainable" to mean. I have no authority to "tell" anybody what they can or cannot due, but I certainly think that as anglers it's important for us to educate ourselves on ethical and sustainable practices. Again, if you want to go out to the local pond and crack your limit on the noggin' every day then have at it. There is nothing anyone can say about that, if it's within the law it's within the law. I just think if we all used a little common sense here and there our kids might get a chance to experience the same (or better) fishing that we are able to.

All four winters on my cars always. I spend a lot of time in the car in winter, and they have paid for themselves again and again without a doubt.

I like the shot line for several reasons: 1. I run Nanofil main line and a very fast rod. Without something to absorb the shock I will blow leaders all day on the hookset. 2. Sliding shot around on the Nanofil is just about impossible. 3. I don't like to re-tie, or re-load on shots. With a heavy main line and heavy (12lb Ultragreen) shot line, I never have to re-tie anything above the lead and I can run the same shot all day. If I wasn't using Nanofil I would simply run one swivel below the float (like I do in the winter, Nanofil doesn't seem to like ice). Is the Nanofil worth all this hassle? 100% without a doubt yes.