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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 03-07-2008, 05:58 PM   #1
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My lates projects. This is my first attempt at making matching rods. Its more work than I thought to try and get them the same. His and hers. They are fluke jigging rods.
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:29 PM   #2
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looking good! I see your putting that new wrapper to work.

boatless................can I have a ride?
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:43 PM   #3
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No these were by hand. I wish I had it on these long salt water rods. Still putting some fininshing touches on the wrapper. Thats for my next project. Wont be long now that we can try out these winter builds.
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:45 PM   #4
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That was my first shot at putting on the initials. I know I need some more practice doing those but it does add a nice personal touch for the rod holder.
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Old 03-08-2008, 07:11 PM   #5
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looks very good to me. MUCH better than I can do.

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