misfish Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) With this being my first custom rod,I was excited from the day I ordered it til todays pick up. I was totally impressed with Chris,s work. Get the reel on and it was a perfect match and the balance was amazing. On our drive back,I have decided,I am going to get that fixed seat section, once I know where I want it.Just not yet though,I need to work some over time.LOL Im a very happy fisherman. I,ll be on the river in the AM to give it her first trial hook up. Thanks Chris, for a great rod. PS,,,,,,,,,,Thanks for not putting that pink thread on. talk about BRIGHT Edited April 21, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Very nice Brian! Congrats on the new stick. I'm convinced you'll be very happy with it. A chromer on the end of that will throw that perfect balance right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetofish Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Wow! Very nice looking stick you got there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 What a beauty B, you're gonna put us in 1st place with that thar rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 wow you can finally be proud of your rod ..no,that don't sound right you should have fun with that rod....that's better...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Nice rod Brian!,being one of a kind sure has to be nice,personally detailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 That's awesome Brian Chris' work is one of a kind One word comes to mind.... EXCELLENCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Very nice Brian, Chris builds em with heart and sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Amazing looking rod there, I would've liked to see it with that pink thread though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congrates on the new stick B....hope you catch quantity over quality though...since we are not on the same team Nice work Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks guys. Glad you're pleased Brian and I'm hoping you're out putting it through its paces right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Thanks guys. Glad you're pleased Brian and I'm hoping you're out putting it through its paces right now. Pretty cool Chris...........I'm still thinking about that CTS blank. Thought you might have done the pink though, it would have matched his eyes!........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Pretty cool Chris...........I'm still thinking about that CTS blank. Thought you might have done the pink though, it would have matched his eyes!........ Thanks John. I considered using pink and Brian can tell you for sure I have lots of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishHeadRic Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Chris, very nice work there. Nice and clean on the cork. Brian can you post a pic of the butt end. If you don't mind sharing, what blank was this built on, and what guides did you use? FHR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Chris, very nice work there. Nice and clean on the cork. Brian can you post a pic of the butt end. If you don't mind sharing, what blank was this built on, and what guides did you use? FHR Just got in,and yes Chris,it was christen many times this morning.Post later as the kiddies are over right now. Rick I left the rod in Chris,s hands. What he used,he,ll have to tell ya.All I know,it,s a great rod. Heres a pic of the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Chris, very nice work there. Nice and clean on the cork. Brian can you post a pic of the butt end. If you don't mind sharing, what blank was this built on, and what guides did you use? FHR 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. Just got in,and yes Chris,it was christen many times this morning.Post later as the kiddies are over right now. Looking forward to the report and your thoughts on the rod Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 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. Me two,Christmas is coming:clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Me two,Christmas is coming:clapping: I was there,where were you?????????????? :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I was there,where were you?????????????? :wallbash: I wanted to,but last nights activities made for a rough start this morning.We still have time,Don't we?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I wanted to,but last nights activities made for a rough start this morning.We still have time,Don't we?. Oh come on now,I washed my face when I got to the river,,,,,,,,,,,That woke me up. I would like to add Rick.When I was doing my consultation with Chris,Mike (solopaddler was there) and they were talking so much jibberish about my rod,I said,JUST MAKE ME HAPPY. And I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerdoc Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice Brian, I didn't realize you went for the 4-8 cts....it's a sweet blank...you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Oh come on now,I washed my face when I got to the river,,,,,,,,,,,That woke me up. I would like to add Rick.When I was doing my consultation with Chris,Mike (solopaddler was there) and they were talking so much jibberish about my rod,I said,JUST MAKE ME HAPPY. And I am. "Jibberish," I don't recall talking jibberish, are you sure you were paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice butt. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Still think you should've gone with pink guide wraps...Pink always attracts steelhead! Great job Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Awesome job Spiel and great shots Brian! Did match the Rod colour to the Okuma raw II on purpose? That is slick!!! I may have to forward some of these shot on if that is ok Brian. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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