Rod build from start to finish.

[kbkid]

The rods are amazing. It is obvious you take passion in what you do, because the quality is remarkable.

Can you give a little more information about the blue reel seat?

 

[shfishinsticks]

The blue seat is a 16mm Alps triangle. Batson offers them, but only in 5 colors. https://batsonenterprises.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213&Itemid=276

I got mine from the Rodworks in Australia.....they offer it in 17 color combinations. https://www.therodworks.com.au/index.php?option=com_phpshop&page=shop.browse&category_id=305&keyword=&manufacturer_id=&Itemid=1&orderby=pshop_product.product_name&limit=50&limitstart=0

If you're interested, I have 5 left. 2 Frosty Titanium/Pale gold, 1 Lite TiCh/Red, 1 SIlver and 1 Frosty Titanium.

 

[shfishinsticks]

This one is destined to be a smallie catchin' machine in the hands of a guide on the Lower Niagara River.

 

[poolie]

Very, very nice! I've been getting the itch to build a rod or two and this thread just makes that itch almost unbearable.

 

[countryboy210]

Two Things Show Up All Through These Pics. . .

A Pro At Work Doing What He Enjoys,
Having All The Right Tools For The Job.

Equals - WOW =D>

 

[FishingBuds]

Beautiful work, YES i AGREE WITH THE QUALITY, nice

I got my 12yr son into building rods and we only have a few under our belts, We have yet to do cork layouts like yours, we want to add that skill in this year, I do have a question on wraps, your inlays, I'd like to do that, how is that done?, do you have steps of the pics for it by chance?

Truly great work

 

[shfishinsticks]

Thanks for the kind words. I am by no means a pro....just a hobby builder that likes to have the right tools for the job. Mattman is a pro when it comes to building rods.

 

[shfishinsticks]

I don't have any pics of my inlays....I'll try to take some better ones when I get to that point on jiggy's rod. I just start the wrap and trim off the tag. Do a couple more turns and place a length of metallic thread (about 5" long) under the wrap. DO a few more turns and trim the tag end. Then I hold both the main thread and inlay thread tight and do 3-5 turns depending on the size on the inlay. I place the inlay thread under the main thread and do a few more turns. Trim the tag end of the metallic and finish the wrap.

 

[jigster60]

WOW....JIGGY

 

[VA Bassin]

very nice!! great work!! =D>

 

[basserjim]

Great work as usual Scott. Do I get play by plays on my rod?

 

[shfishinsticks]

Welcome aboard Jim. I may snap a few pics for you. You might even get to witness live, the forming of your grip.

 

[basserjim]

Why don't we just make a weekend of it and build the whole **** thing? :LOL2:

 

[shfishinsticks]

I could almost do that......everything but the finish. Glue up the rings on Friday, turn them & glue the grip & seat on Saturday morning...wrap the guides and put the first coat on Saturday night. All while consuming some adult beverages.

 

[shfishinsticks]

You could come over and watch me finish building the TinBoats rod while oogling your parts :lol:

 

[basserjim]

I'll be there in...... 2 and a half hours? will you still be up? :lol:

 

[mephitic]

Those are pretty sweet, look great, and superb craftsmanship. Love the color combo on the accents on the rod and reel. Great job. I want one LOL

 

[BaitCaster]

Bloody brilliant!

 

[ihavenoideawhattoput]

Why don't we just make a weekend of it and build the whole **** thing? :LOL2:

Live web cam? [-o<

 

[fender66]

Very BEAUTIFUL work and great post.