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Old 10-29-12, 03:23 PM   #1
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Default Fresh epoxy on the rods

I know I don't contribute as much as I used to around here, but I am still in the shadows lurking as usual. Between kids' activities, trying to keep my boat wet, and building rods, not much is left. But here are a couple of rods I really put my nose to the grind on and got finished while I have been home.
First: This is a donation rod for a gathering called Blessed of the Hunt that takes place annually at a local church. I saw the sign and just felt a conviction to build a rod for it. People see a lot of door prizes and what nots, and it draws a big crowd. But you never know, someone might be there that have never the heard a message and be touched (Matthew 4:19). It is on a Castaway 844 MH-MF blankand reelseat, Fuji Alconite guides, and EVA grips. I kept the wraps minimal because I had to finish it when I got home 2 weeks ago.
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Old 10-29-12, 03:30 PM   #2
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The second one is for a program out of TX that is called Rods For Soldiers. Builders receive the components, build the rod, and send it back to be presented. I got the idea from Walker and Joe, as they have participated in the program. I kept this one pretty simple too though. I just used some colors I have not seen on a rod before. Not saying there isn't one out there, I just haven't seen it. If you don't like it, blame JRob and Pancake. I sent them a picture of a guide with 2 different wraps and it was the winner. I am not sure of the blank specs other than it is a 7' H-F. I did some grip grooves on the lathe and a tiger wrap in front of the reel seat and left it at that.

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Old 10-29-12, 03:34 PM   #3
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And last, but not least, a build for Tanner (AKA Mean Gene). He picked out the set up and helped do some of the odds and ends. It is off of a Batson E-glass series, can't recall the model number right now, but it started out at 6'6" and I trimmed it down to 6'. It is a whippy rod and he can chunk his road runners and beetle spins with ease with his Zebco Omega.

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Old 10-29-12, 07:49 PM   #4
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awesum garey...simply awesum man.
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Old 10-29-12, 08:07 PM   #5
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great rods and both for a great cause. there is also a wounded soilders program that you can donate to . took a lot of stuff up to ft campell .
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Old 10-29-12, 08:19 PM   #6
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They all turned out great! You definitely kept yourself busy this time around, seems like every time I talked to you you were working on rods. The RFS rod turned out really cool, it is very unique. All for great causes too. Nice work!
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Old 10-29-12, 08:42 PM   #7
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Them puppies look great Bubba! Really like the 2nd one!
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Old 10-29-12, 09:51 PM   #8
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#2 is one of the better customs I have seen, really like the scheme.

How did you get the effect on the 2nd picture of the second rod?
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Old 10-29-12, 11:24 PM   #9
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Wow, you've been busy! Those turned out very well Garey, and I know the recipients will be pleased.
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Bubba, those are absolutely beautiful, and for a couple of great causes. You did a fantastic job!
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Old 10-30-12, 12:44 PM   #11
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Having trouble posting the link, but if you go to YouTube and do a search for Docski Tiger Wrap, it will show quite a few tutorials to accomplish the Throop/Tiger wrap. It is basically 2 layers of thread separated by epoxy to give it the effect.
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Old 10-30-12, 09:03 PM   #12
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They look great Bubba. You have a lot of time invested in that thread work buddy.
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