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Extremely saddened by your loss Kelvin. I'm still struggling to find the appropriate words.

You know where to find me Pete.

Quack.... Quack.

Thank you. I can't take any credit for the beautiful wood seats, they're done by my buddy John @ jccustomtackle I've been working on my own seats with some help from John, though I've been unable to progress much due to a broken wrist and a couple of fingers..... But I did these with some practice wood, still in the rough stages though. Here's a few pictures of one I sent to BC last week for member "Bare foot wader" who wanted a removable/add weighted butt cap system.

Looks solid and well built Nick. I've built several myself over the years due to friends losing them down the hole and if I could offer one bit of advice (beyond adding a rope) it would be to keep the cutting end at about 1" in width.

Thanks Rich The ones pictured are all Steelhead/Floatrods. The top one is a 15' CTS Second one a 13" Loomis GLX strip and rebuild Followed by 2 more CTS' at 13.5' Seems to be a big demand for steelhead rods.

Braggart......

Thanks everyone. I really enjoy doing the handle work, it's the guide winding and finishing that I abhor but you can't fish 'em without guides. Ya ya! Sorry Fusion, still waiting for my big cork order. As noted above Mike, still waiting, hopefully it's a good or better. If I recall Ferg supplied that cork and it was exceptional! It is nice Bill and Ferg keeps reminding me it's one of only 10 out there.

Just a few pictures of what I've been working on the last few weeks. All rods are now ready for delivery.

Looks good to me. Putting the reel seat where you want is what custom is all about. I do many handle configurations for guys I wouldn't do for myself but they're not wanting a rod that's built for me.

I'd love to make this event but alas it won't be this year. Maybe next year and we'll car pool Dan.

Answer, they come into look at the lure, brush against the line, rod tip twitches.....set the hook, dang....fouled, it does happen, often.

All sounds very encouraging Chris. Get out of Iso and I'll come back for a proper visit!

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Thanks for the update Kelvin. I'm praying for you and Diane.

Ask for something stronger Chris, T3's are highly over rated as a pain med IMHO.

Wow! Stunning scenery and beautiful fish. Doesn't get any better.

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Good stuff Aaron and Tony. I'm pretty sure the last time I ice fished whities was with you (Aaron) and Don and all I could manage was Lakers.

Well no biggie here Darren as my appt. is/was a post surgery follow up. You're appt. on the other hand is of far more importance. Keep calling Christina till you get that appt. rescheduled.

Well Chris I've spent more time in the General in the last two years than I care to remember. But having done so I know your in good hands, you'll be just fine.

Well I can certainly empathize with your problem Darren as you know. Took me 14 months to see DeVillier who after several months and MRI's sent me to the same surgeon who cancelled on you today, cancelled me for today as well. I was told he was in emergency trauma surgery. He's a good surgeon but waiting sure isn't helping you. I hope they get you rescheduled asap!