Spiel Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Nice job guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thank you so much Chris. I was dying to get a good picture. Damn I love that so much haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 There's a lot pride I'm sure.Nothing like building something yourself .Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Looks great , and real nice of Chris to use his talents to help a fellow angler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mHooked Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Good job Chris^2 ! Nice looking handle guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Looks like another master-piece in the making, with the guru of rod builders as the mentor, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Chris and Chris good job I think you got an understudy. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 . I was talking to Live2fish on the weekend - he was pretty pumped about this build - I understand why - nice work guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks all. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 is it a float or a spey? Either way, again good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Float Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I will post some pictures of it finished if Chris doesn't. Hopefully some fish in them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looking great gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigs Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper D Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 You guys are on MOD Q now! using that "O" word is not tolerated on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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