Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Had to post a pic of this one because the new photo booth I built is working out great for rod pics, plus the rod I just finished for a customer is pretty cool so figured I'd share that as well.This rod is a rod a group of guys that went in on it together as a "thank you" to their Lawyer friend for the use of his cabin. I was pretty much given free artistic design and just told it should be a 5wt and they'd like the "Scales of justice" incorporated into the build some where. They should have known better than to give me free reign to do what I want hehe. Blank is a Amtack 9' 5wt 2pc Matte black blank. The reel seat & butt are some pretty heavily burled maple with some birds eye in them. Seat hardware is BUL5 Nickle Silver hardware and grip is rev half wells. Wraps are Brown/Black Classic twist, with antique gold trim and multiple single turn metallic silver trim. Added some inscriptions over about a 6" long base layer of black thread and a few other details as well such as some Jungle cock feather inlays and Diamond II finish over the seat insert. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheri 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Nice! Steve pop me a note, what would a custom 8' 4wt run me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Sweet!!!! Steve I sent you a PM about a custom 9' 4wt rod..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Amazing peice of work. Simply Beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 sweet build bro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 Another fantastic job, Steve. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddyHub 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 WOW!!!!! Amazing work, Steve Clark!!!! Hope this guy is a prosecutor...would hate to see such a great rod wasted on a "defense" attorney...HA! All kidding aside, I'm sure he will cherish it! I certainly would! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyElvis 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Steve, We couldn't be happier with this piece of art. As you mentioned, the rod is a gift to our friend who lost his dad a few years back. He was a good man and one of those lawyers who actually did a lot of good in his day without the big paycheck to show for it. Thanks again Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flytyer14 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Sent you a pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njardar 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Steve, You sir are a true artist... very nicely done! Please send a PM for a 9' 4 wt. Regards, - Charlie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChuckingFluff 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Wow you could land 3 sales with one post great job. That reel seat is amazing :headbang: and a killer thread color combo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJFlyMAn 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 I love that real seat also...After looking at it so much... I'm having Steve build a rod for me.. :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words guys. I liked the over all "theme" on this rod so figured you guys would get a kick out of seeing this one. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly time 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2010 Another amazing rod my friend, but I wouldnt expect anything less outta you :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :bugeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
