spinnerdoc Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I was amazed by solopaddlers rod that Chris built and i have been experimenting with different rods and thought it was time to have a nice one built. So after a lot of of questions, answers and tips from solopaddler, i made up my mind and went ahead a gave Chris "Spiel" a call and made arrangements for the build. I have say i had a nice time planning and getting what i wanted from this build and Chris was the very proffesional and pretty darn good at what he does...didn't take that long and took the extra step to have my tip end of the blank replaced at jc tackle as it broke while he was wrapping the top tip guide, factory defect but as Chris mentioned jc didn't give him any fuss, so thanks to jc as well. With regards to getting what i wanted Chris did an amazing job getting the details done as close as possible to my drawing. especially love the work on the foregrip, it sure exceeded my expectations. These pics dont do the rod justice, although i tried my best to capture it. So ladies and gents the rod.... Foregrip: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ahh another happy man with a custom rod from the Spiel collection. He has been gracious enough to have built me 4 rods so far and all of them have been a joy to fish with. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 What a tease! I scrolled down, only to see.... Nothing? Use photobucket to upload your pics, and just follow the directions. I too have had a couple built by the Master. They truly are works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Here are more pics Edited November 27, 2010 by spinnerdoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Here are more pics Rear grip: Rod guiddes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 beautiful cork! is that a cts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Bet you can't catch Muskies on it like my Spiel Ultra Light I'm waiting for my custom Drum Rod with rings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinger Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I really like that handle. Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm pleased that you happy with it SD, now go get some fish on it. For those who may have missed it, the reel is SD's first attempt at making a center pin. I had the pleasure of checking it out and I have to admit, I was quite (very) impressed. Thanks to everyone else for the nod and yes Dr. it's a CTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Ahh another happy man with a custom rod from the Spiel collection. He has been gracious enough to have built me 4 rods so far and all of them have been a joy to fish with. Art you can say i am happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) I'm pleased that you happy with it SD, now go get some fish on it. For those who may have missed it, the reel is SD's first attempt at making a center pin. I had the pleasure of checking it out and I have to admit, I was quite (very) impressed. Thanks to everyone else for the nod and yes Dr. it's a CTS. thanks again for taking this project on short notice....i am extremely thankful to you for making this first build an very enjoyable experience, with a very well built rod at the end....thanks for the nod as well chris Edited November 28, 2010 by spinnerdoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I really like that handle. Great stuff! thanks bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Bet you can't catch Muskies on it like my Spiel Ultra Light I'm waiting for my custom Drum Rod with rings i most like cant but i love though. i was able to see a couple of rods he's building when i was there and from what i saw....exceptional quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 i'm dying to try it out...but unfortunately i have been very busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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