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"Good News" My article on Building Birchbark grips has been published on Powerfibers.com http://powerfibers.com/html/current_issue.html "Birch Bark grips" - download the file and enjoy - Mike Popick
Ps - a cork grip weighs .7 to .8 oz, a Birch Bark grip with end caps weighs 1.2-1.3 oz
I am thrilled your article was published!
I'm one of few to own a beautiful birchbark reel seat and grip, and I've got to say, it is beautiful. Every time I have used the rod, I get may, many compliments.
Mike, were you at Great Waters last year? Someone had some birch bark handles and man were they gorgeous. Wow. JGW
The Powerfibers article on birchbark grips was an excellent piece of work. I gotta try it on my next rod.
Gerry L
One of Mike's grips and reel seats. When my wife gives me my allowance, maybe I'll be able to get a blank worthy of this grip/handle.:D
This has not been treated with anything. I will give it several coats of Tru-Oil, which will probably darken the birch bark.
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