Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Fast action 9' 6wt 4pc IM8 graphite with dark green & gold wraps, burl grip & matching butt and rosewood burl reel seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Nice contrast with the gold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Beautiful work as always! I really like that matte green blank -- would you be willing to say who makes that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 It's one of the blanks I bring in for my company. I believe Brian at Ye Old shop also sells some of the same IM8 ones as well though under his name. Really nice fast action blanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 It's one of the blanks I bring in for my company. I believe Brian at Ye Old shop also sells some of the same IM8 ones as well though under his name. Really nice fast action blanks. Sweet, thanks! Now I just have to magically conjure up a reason why I need another fly rod that my wife will believe! 😅 I've wanted a rod on a matte green blank like that ever since St. Croix used them for their rods back in the 90s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Now I just have to magically conjure up a reason why I need another fly rod that my wife will believe! First bring her doz red roses, a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, and something shiney to wear. If you make it past that step then there may just be hope! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flicted 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Beautiful! I built an ultra light spinning rod and a 4wt travel rod too. Beautiful handle too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2019 Now I just have to magically conjure up a reason why I need another fly rod that my wife will believe! First bring her doz red roses, a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, and something shiney to wear. If you make it past that step then there may just be hope! lol Maybe buy here a car. A bigger house. Eventually you'll convince her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryon Anderson 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2019 Now I just have to magically conjure up a reason why I need another fly rod that my wife will believe! First bring her doz red roses, a box of Krispy Kreme donuts, and something shiney to wear. If you make it past that step then there may just be hope! lol Maybe buy here a car. A bigger house. Eventually you'll convince her. LOL thanks for the advice guys! I showed her your suggestions -- she said all together they'd make a good start. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2019 I like the green wraps on green blank. For years I used 6 wt exclusively, you get one with the right tip you can cover a lot with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites