Spiel Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I've had this idea in my head now for some time and finally set my feet on the path to making it a reality last weekend. It's not like anything I've seen in the rod building world thus far and I'm hoping there's a market for it. Yes it's somewhat blingy for sure but not too gaudy in my opinion. I've shown it here on a mock up handle loosely assembled on a length of all thread. Your thought's welcomed. Thanks for looking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Looks very cool...is the material carbon fiber ? Or a metal mesh in epoxy ? I've always been partial to the warmth and feel of organic materials...but paired with some of the bougie looking centrepins out now, that could definitely bring the bling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Willis Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I think it looks cool as well. If it was chrome or silver it may even resemble fish scales. But the sun reflecting off it may be a hindrance. Just a thought. I'm sure there are alot of anglers that would appreciate the change. Very nice Spiel, great imagination, that's where things start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, CrowMan said: Looks very cool...is the material carbon fiber ? Or a metal mesh in epoxy ? I've always been partial to the warmth and feel of organic materials...but paired with some of the bougie looking centrepins out now, that could definitely bring the bling. Thank you CM. It's a mylar mesh weave stretched over a carbon sleeve then cast in clear acrylic. It is just for now a working prototype that is going to lead me to more creative designs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 1 hour ago, Barry Willis said: I think it looks cool as well. If it was chrome or silver it may even resemble fish scales. But the sun reflecting off it may be a hindrance. Just a thought. I'm sure there are alot of anglers that would appreciate the change. Very nice Spiel, great imagination, that's where things start. Thank you Barry, my daughter thought fish scales right off. Silver is on the to do list. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Willis Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Good for your daughter picking up on that. I'm anxious to see it in silver. With all your successful fishing adventures I am sure you have seen fish with silver scales that turn color such as purple, pink and blue depending on the angle of the sunlight. I have seen wraps that resemble that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Nice,. It does not stand out really. Nice work Chris. Now you should look into doing a roe goo handle. That way it will match mine. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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