Finally one for me

[Spiel]

I have a number of blanks here for myself and never seem to find time to work on them.

 

Well after having this particular blank in my possession for almost a year I finally found time to get working on it the last few days.

 

It's a 12' CTS rated 6-10 tied in a twist for a baitcast steelhead set up. It's not done yet but I've made progress on the bottom section, finally!

 

Fuji SiC guides, custom wood by my buddy John Collina and wrapped in candy apple red with silver and red metallics.

 

The wood still needs to be polished up but it's finally coming together. Hopefully I'll get a chance to test 'er out before things freeze up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Christopheraaron]

Amazing work as always Chris!

[esoxansteel]

Nice to see you building one for yourself Chris, she should handle the big flows with ease

 

 

[SlowPoke]

Nice!! How much do you want for it?

If I was going to go back into river fishing, I'd like to do it with a baitcaster.

[highdrifter]

I'd be cutting a trench in the ice to fire that baby!

 

Be sure to post a shot of that michigan wrap when shes done.

 

Noice work!

[fishindevil]

Looks awesome Chris !!!! Just curious how much does that weigh ?? Must be super light ??

[irishfield]

Did yah sign it... "Best fishes Chris, Spiel?

[misfish]

One word

 

 

 

 

 

SWEET

[Joey]

Just beautiful Chris, and very well deserved

[kemper]

Sweet lookin stick Chris!

 

I'm currently searching for a blank to tie a casting float rod on myself...this one has tweaked my interest.

 

Gotta get the spey conversion done first though, one thing at a time.

[Garry2Rs]

Very Nice!

[DT10Sam]

Incredible talent Chris.

 

 

 

Regards,

 

Sam

[Muskieman]

WOW! I want one ! I have no use fr it but I still want it , can you make me a MED?H 6'6" Walleye outfit ?

[mercman]

Nicely done Spiel. About time you did something special for yourself. Flawless artistry as always.

[danc]

Awesome Chris. I know a place where you can break that baby in with a 24" Brookie. Let me know.

[Sharkbait22]

Very Nice Chris. What are you going to do for a reel? I recently bought a Avid 10.6 #6-10 caster on the advice of others here. Amazing deal too. Now I'm thinking of a reel. Spriing is still far away so I have time. I did look at the new Calcutta. They are smaller than before. The 400 is more the size of a older 200, and there is a 300 available. Just an FYI.

[Spiel]

Thanks all.

 

Nice!! How much do you want for it?

If I was going to go back into river fishing, I'd like to do it with a baitcaster.

 

You know what they say Brian, "if you have to ask......"

I've been using a baitcaster for steel for a number of years now, love it. Just wanted another option in the arsenal.

 

 

 

Be sure to post a shot of that michigan wrap when shes done.

 

Noice work!

 

Will do Bud.

 

 

Looks awesome Chris !!!! Just curious how much does that weigh ?? Must be super light ??

 

While it's not finished I did throw everything on the scale (less the thread I'll use) and she comes in at 175 grams.

 

 

Did yah sign it... "Best fishes Chris, Spiel?

 

No Sir, didn't want to diminish it's value.

 

 

WOW! I want one ! I have no use fr it but I still want it , can you make me a MED?H 6'6" Walleye outfit ?

 

PM me any time Randy if you want to discuss options.

 

 

Awesome Chris. I know a place where you can break that baby in with a 24" Brookie. Let me know.

 

Some day Dan, hopefully soon.

 

 

Very Nice Chris. What are you going to do for a reel? I recently bought a Avid 10.6 #6-10 caster on the advice of others here. Amazing deal too. Now I'm thinking of a reel. Spriing is still far away so I have time. I did look at the new Calcutta. They are smaller than before. The 400 is more the size of a older 200, and there is a 300 available. Just an FYI.

 

Thank ya Sir, I do have a Shimano Calcutta 200 TE DC for it.

[lew]

Yessiree Chris, your definetely a master of your craft.

 

Very nice work indeed !!

[Spiel]

Yessiree Chris, your definetely a master of your craft.

 

Very nice work indeed !!

 

Thanks Lew.

[aplumma]

Well done sir and deserved for sure.

 

 

 

Art

[Fish Farmer]

Betcha can't catch sheephead with that

Look nice under my tree

Come to think about, too long for Perch

Great work as usual Bud

[Leecher]

Nice work Chris

About time you think of yourself for a change

[spinnerdoc]

 

 

This ought to be sweet, like HD said we'd like to see the spiral wrapped guides ,

 

Best wishes Chris

[Bernie]

I love the touches you make to your craft-work Chris.

Every time I pick up the one's you have made for me I think of the work you have put into them.

Thank you!

[Spiel]

Betcha can't catch sheephead with that

Look nice under my tree

Come to think about, too long for Perch

Great work as usual Bud

 

No sheephead where I fish these rods bud.

 

 

Nice work Chris

About time you think of yourself for a change

 

Thanks Jacques

 

 

This ought to be sweet, like HD said we'd like to see the spiral wrapped guides ,

 

Best wishes Chris

 

Thanks Edwin, I'll keep it updated, more guides in finish this morning.

 

 

I love the touches you make to your craft-work Chris.

Every time I pick up the one's you have made for me I think of the work you have put into them.

Thank you!

 

Thank you Bernie, it means a great deal to me to know your happy with your rods.