Slowing down and taking it easy. The fiberglass revolution sails over seas.
Well I guess us glass lovers couldn't keep the secret to ourselves forever. Here is a few pics of the latest Lamiglas fly rod I've made for an over seas customer; a Gentleman who imo has exquisite taste in tackle and is a serious fan of the Lamiglas "honey" blanks.
All of the components and grip style were selected by the customer.
Pearsall's Jasper thread and red banded Agate stripping guide.
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There was some mist blowing in the air when I took the pics, so what looks like dust on the wraps is actually water/mist
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Ferrule is wrapped with white thread...rust red spiraled over. The white silk thread turned water clear when the finish was applied.
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REC nickel silver down locking reel seat with Box Elder spacer.
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Hook keeper wrapped like the ferrules
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I'm terrible at taking pictures of the whole rod but this is what she looks like.
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