Tutoring a new rod builder and forum member (Now Completed)

[Spiel]

I was asked by Live2fish85 (Chris) if I would help/guide him through his first rod build. Naturally I said "for sure," but for convenience I suggested he come here and use my shop, my tools and my guidance rather than do it via PM's as he lives near by.

 

So after discussing what it was he wanted I ordered in the needed components and once all was here we arranged some convenient time for both of us to get together and begin the build. We're two days into it at this point. Chris has glued up the cork rings for the handle, wound on some guides and also shaped the handle and fitted it to the blank for gluing. I did the gluing of the handle to the blank in his absence but it is at this point it's all I have done outside of offering guidance.

 

I think he's done amazing!

 

Here's a few pictures of where it's all at to date

 

 

[Christopheraaron]

Nice job guys!

[Live2fish85]

Thank you so much Chris. I was dying to get a good picture.

 

Damn I love that so much haha.

[davey buoy]

There's a lot pride I'm sure.Nothing like building something yourself .Looks good.

[Canuck2fan]

To my amateur eyes not only is it fabulous looking but since it is a Michigan handle it will extremely functional as well!!! Can't wait to see more.

[Ralph Field]

Looks great , and real nice of Chris to use his talents to help a fellow angler.

[misfish]

Thats a sweet handle. Whats that middle section?

 

 

Nice of of you Chris to offer up. Are you passing on the trade,as retirement is in your future?

[I'mHooked]

Good job Chris^2 !

Nice looking handle guys.

[esoxansteel]

Looks like another master-piece in the making, with the guru of rod builders as the mentor,

[aplumma]

Chris and Chris good job I think you got an understudy.

 

 

 

Art

[spincast]

. I was talking to Live2fish on the weekend - he was pretty pumped about this build - I understand why - nice work guys.

[Live2fish85]

Thanks all. Appreciate it.

[Christopheraaron]

is it a float or a spey? Either way, again good work!

[Live2fish85]

Float

[NAW]

I'm assuming you are going to keep us posted with updates? This is going to be a great thread guys!! I'm gunna test out this "follow this topic" feature.

 

Rods looking great so far.

[Live2fish85]

I will post some pictures of it finished if Chris doesn't. Hopefully some fish in them as well.

[NAW]

NICE!

[Fish Farmer]

There's a lot pride I'm sure.Nothing like building something yourself .Looks good.

Looks great guys, can I come over and watch you build me another rod, I need more training

[Skipper D]

Looks great guys, can I come over and watch you build me another rod, I need more training

After reading this i kind of feel the same and want to put my hand up and ask the question .... were can i go to enroll in your class's

[kemper]

Looking great gents

[Spiel]

Thanks guys.

 

 

Looks great guys, can I come over and watch you build me another rod, I need more training

 

 

After reading this i kind of feel the same and want to put my hand up and ask the question .... were can i go to enroll in your class's

 

There's and expression I believe, something about old dogs and new tricks.......

[Jigs]

A teacher I had back in high school built rods and offered to build one with me once. It really helped solidify my passion for the sport. Seeing this brings back memories and makes me appreciate what he did. I have that rod still too.

[Skipper D]

Thanks guys.

 

 

 

 

 

There's and expression I believe, something about old dogs and new tricks.......

yes , and then theres that one old dog you know , you can see some thing in him but you just can't put your finger on it ....... lol .

[aplumma]

I remember the first 4 Rod's Chris built for me all noble tools at a great price. The 5th one I offered to help and the price doubled. go figure. lol

 

 

Art

[Fish Farmer]

You guys are on MOD Q now! using that "O" word is not tolerated on this board.