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Rod Building So, you've landed a nice fish on a plug you made, eh? Now, the next step, building your own RODS!

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Old 08-06-2007, 06:29 PM   #1
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Something new

Did a little work over the weekend. 2 chevrons, one is the opposite sequence of the other.
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Old 08-06-2007, 06:30 PM   #2
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A couple close ups. Still can't figure out how to get a good picture of my wraps.
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Old 08-07-2007, 08:36 AM   #3
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Toby those look really nice man. Great work.

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Old 08-07-2007, 02:49 PM   #4
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Nice job Toby!!! Wanna build me a rod
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:00 PM   #5
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Nice job Toby!!! Wanna build me a rod
Maybe over the winter. Doing this as a favor to a friend.

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Old 08-07-2007, 05:52 PM   #6
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I know, not now but if you have some time over the winter. We'll talk
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:27 PM   #7
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Nice work.

..so who's the lucky slob to recieve this rod

sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:49 PM   #8
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Man, great artist work. You rod and plug builders have way more patience than me. Nice wraps. Owner will be proud.
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Old 08-08-2007, 05:41 PM   #9
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Nice work Toby. If it for a certain Italian triple epoxy the rod. Bubbleweed and rods don't mix too well!!!!!!!!!!!!

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