Spiel Posted September 27 Report Posted September 27 I recently had both the privilege and the honour of breathing a fresh new look into a piece of Old School Steelhead History. There were a lot of uncertainties around this old school rod build (it's not a factory option blank), but I was able through the generous help of a few friends and my own knowledge to eventually know what I had in hand. While I did not reguide the rod itself, I was tasked with replacing the 19" old and worn out ringless cork handle back to a more modern and functional grip with old school aluminum sliding rings and making a dedication decal to honour both it's source and the original owner that had it custom built at L.G Custom Tackle way back when. This is the end result...... 3
CrowMan Posted September 28 Report Posted September 28 Named after Wayne MacDonald ? A fitting tribute with a build that honours the original's legacy. Hopefully he's resting in peace on a river where the water is always green and the fish are always chrome... 1
Spiel Posted September 28 Author Report Posted September 28 2 hours ago, CrowMan said: Named after Wayne MacDonald ? A fitting tribute with a build that honours the original's legacy. Hopefully he's resting in peace on a river where the water is always green and the fish are always chrome... Yes Sir indeed, that Wayne MacDonald. One of my dear friends inherited it after his friend Wayne's passing and wanted to honour his memory and get the rod back on the rivers this Fall. 2
Barry Willis Posted September 30 Report Posted September 30 Beautiful as always Spiel. I'm glad it wound up in your hands where pride in workman ship is not forgotten. 1
dave524 Posted October 1 Report Posted October 1 Very nice, think it was Dave and Ian working in the shop back then 1
Spiel Posted October 2 Author Report Posted October 2 18 hours ago, dave524 said: Very nice, think it was Dave and Ian working in the shop back then There's no doubt Dave that it was one or perhaps both who had worked on it, I recognize their handy work. Really good guys, I did get to fish with Dave once, but never Ian. So sad that they have both passed on way too soon. 2
dave524 Posted October 2 Report Posted October 2 7 hours ago, Spiel said: There's no doubt Dave that it was one or perhaps both who had worked on it, I recognize their handy work. Really good guys, I did get to fish with Dave once, but never Ian. So sad that they have both passed on way too soon. Wow I heard about Dave but not Ian, pretty sure they were both younger than me too, shame
akaShag Posted October 9 Report Posted October 9 (edited) I used to run into Lorne Greene here and there on various steelhead rivers and watering holes. He was quite the character! Nice work, Chris! Doug Edited October 9 by akaShag 1
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