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Well if I could play like RB I wouldn't be sitting here building rods and listening to Youtube. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gQRoZ6F8YLc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> ....or like Carlos.... <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hFjgyL_CuUY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Welcome aboard Scott, fellow rod builder, fly tier and fly fisherman, can't be all that bad me thinks.

Good stuff Simon. I just approved Scott's (Havtaflyfish) account, he's good to go.

Awesome, simply awesome!

A lot of hoopla over a bass picture. I could go through the many posts here and find pictures of under sized musky, possesion - 0 Pictures of Atlantic Salmon, possesion - 0 Pictures of Sturgeon, no angling season locally! Pictures of slot sized walleye, possesion - 0 Pictures of in season steelhead, laying in the mud. Pictures of Lake Simcoe Herring, no season. I could go on by I would think you get the point. A picture of an OOS (way) pre spawn bass, a very hardy and prolific species doesn't warrant a lynching IMO. I could bring up some pictures from those throwing stones.....

I think some folks need to chill, just a wee bit.

Interesting stuff TJ, though I'll have to get back into in more depth as I'm on me way out. I have a fairly large number of old F&S mags here, let me know if you're interested in them.

I would hope that no one would actually post such sensitive information on an open forum. Best advice, a map, time and leg work.

Thanks Phil. Yes the colour match was intentional. Brian sent me pictures of the reel requesting I match the wraps a close as possible.

"Jibberish," I don't recall talking jibberish, are you sure you were paying attention.

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.