Rod building - Finished one, second half way done

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5/23/2013 2:17:02 PM

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dclark77 Member Joined: Feb 2009 MI, USA Posts: 570 Feedback: 100% (8)	Posted: 6/10/2012 2:16:58 PM THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Just finished my second build. The rod blanks were 2 piece MHX 6'6" med-light, fast action rod blanks. The Red/White rod is done while I still have the top section on the Blue/Yellow rod
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DON70 Member Team Member Joined: Sep 2007 TX, USA Posts: 2231 Feedback: 0% (0) Link To This Post	Posted: 6/20/2012 11:02:04 PM VERY NICE!! I used to make rods about 40 years back and had a lot of fun doing it. I"ve never made a decorative wrap like those on yours.
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Posted: 6/21/2012 9:49:11 AM

Very nice!

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ebbtide Member Joined: Mar 2008 FL, USA Posts: 830 Feedback: 100% (10) Link To This Post	Posted: 6/25/2012 10:05:04 AM Great job! I have been a rod builder for 20 years now. Ya done good on them. It's a rewarding hobby.
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dclark77 Member Joined: Feb 2009 MI, USA Posts: 581 Feedback: 100% (8) Link To This Post	Posted: 6/25/2012 11:44:56 AM Thanks, I gave the Red/White one to my brother for his birthday, we'll see how he does with it.
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