My latest build #4

[Denwor54]

Just finished the handle and ready to put the jewelry on it. 12ft 9 inch 6/7 for a good friend should be a fun summer run rod.

 

[flybill]

Beautiful build! Love the blue accents and wraps! Will you seal the cork, or leave it as is? Just curious! Cheers!

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Now that’s purdy Dennis!

 

[Denwor54]

Beautiful build! Love the blue accents and wraps! Will you seal the cork, or leave it as is? Just curious! Cheers!

I haven’t sealed the cork yet, i have wrapped this rod yet which it will be more natural colors. The blue and green wrapped rod is my 3rd rod and thanks for the kind words.

 

[Denwor54]

Wrapped and finished the butt section and putting the finish on the mid today

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Very nice Dennis! Sweet looking agate guide.

 

[albula]

Clean work, Dennis. Much respect for taking this on.

 

[Yard Sale]

Absolutely beautiful!

 

[Divad]

Wrapped and finished the butt section and putting the finish on the mid todayView attachment 101651View attachment 101652View attachment 101653View attachment 101654View attachment 101655

Wow does that look nice

 

[Jim F.]

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Denwor54]

Finished the mids and tip section waiting on rod tube and ready to deliver to my friend.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

So sweet, 12’ 9” 6/7 sounds perfect for my home waters! Lightly flamed? Beautiful work Dennis.

 

[@Dryflyphotography]

Nice finish work Dennis!

 

[Mike Monsos]

Beautiful rod Dennis.

 

[Denwor54]

Thanks guys, as I progress in this learning curve each rod is getting better with both techniques and finish and action. My next three builds will be the same and I’m going to mix in my first single hander more to come.

 

[@Dryflyphotography]

I'm always curious if I'll ever find the ideal 9' hollow built, medium-fast single hand rod...if you ever build one I'd love to try it out. My 8-1/2' Chris Carlin is fabulous but I do wish it was just 3"-6" longer. If you ever want to try out my Carlin out of curiosity you're welcome to do so.

 

[Denwor54]

I’m going to start another 12 1/2 6/7 and I going to build a 9 1/2 to 10 ft 6 wght spliced single hand rod which may be 2-3 pc. Haven’t decided yet on how may pieces but I do have the cane flamed and ready to spilt. I also have a Holbrook 9 ft 6-7 weight and a 9 ft 3 inch Red willow that is really nice. I will bring these rods to the fling and your welcome to cast them. And my rods will be 5 sided and med fast which I prefer with cane.

 

[Dave Westburg]

Dark tipping on a light wrap always looks terrific. Great job Dennis.

 

[Dloy]

Wow, nice work. Some guys have talent.
I suppose a good eye, research, preparation, steady work, focus and practice help too.

 

[Kado]

Really nice! Your friend still has time to maybe hook a winter run too.....although he might have to break it off : ).