Spiel

Wow, outstanding Brian, you Christened her well! I'm happy that you're happy, I'm sure it'll bring you many more successful days. Only regret is I'm not closer, sounds like I'm gonna miss an awesome dinner!

Hi Ric, thanks for the kudos. The blank is a 13'-6" CTS, 4-8 rating. The guides were Fuji BYAG's. Brian wanted a sliding ring handle that I fancied up a wee bit with two shades of brown rubberized cork at the ends with a little bit of red Amboyna burl inserted at the back end. Looking forward to the report and your thoughts on the rod Brian.

Thanks John. I considered using pink and Brian can tell you for sure I have lots of it.

Thanks guys. Glad you're pleased Brian and I'm hoping you're out putting it through its paces right now.

I used to have a few Mike but lost them when my puter crapped out a few months back. Maybe HH will help me replace them.

Haven't had the pleasure yet of seeing "Road Gravy" but up at Bernie's I've seen some good jamming in a private and stellar environment.

The people you work for are a bunch of arrogant asses, I know I worked for them and they'll fire you for looking at them the wrong way.

Hi Young one. While I've done many twist wraps over the years none have been on bass rods. I will however answer to the best of my abilities any PM' enquiries you may have and will say at this point since this will be your first build, you might find "micros" a little tough to deal with as a beginner.

Ooooops, failed to notice that in my previous reply, but yes as Dave noted, perhaps a little more tension. Also ensure that the winding finish is applied liberally beyond the thread at the tip end and using a "Forhan locking wrap" would also be advisable.

I'll agree with Dave 100%, I always use 5 minute epoxy, allows for a little time to adjust the tip guide straight, can be removed with a little heat and has never failed me in some 30 plus years.

Show off!

Cool, and to think I knew him when he was just Mike.

I'm thinking you'll get lost.

Hahahaha, LOL. I remember that post.

I'm envious.

Yikes, likely the fattest Crappie I've ever seen.

Wonderful news Richard, may good health be yours from now on!

Great story Mike.

Happy B'day fer chure, rumour has it he was out fishing and is now exhausted! Old man syndrome.

Those are already to far out of the ground Brian, you missed the peak harvest.

No harm, no foul and your post count is going up.

As noted from the Classified Rules located at the top of the Classified sections....... "New members will be unable to post until they have achieved a minimum post count of (20)."

You mean the weekend after this weekend or this weekend cause this weekend is the "next weekend."

It's almost done Sir, when you coming round?