Probably not for everyone.
Well, here is my latest experiment. I had a real seat turned for me on A7 hardware using lavaflow acrylic. I'm planning on wrapping with red metallic thread and either white NCP or black metallic thread for trim. The blank is matte charcoal in color. Bold, yes. Subtle, not even close. But I think I'm going to like it. Any thoughts/opinions? In my defense, it isn't going on bamboo. :oops:
The seat is probably a bit more stunning than the picture shows.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/IMG_2288.jpg
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Looking good, the Sulky thread you have takes finish very well and is strong stuff. I've done a few rods in the metallic deep blue with white NCP trim with Batson black framed/blue ring guides which match very well.
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I turned two acrylic seats for my grandkids and will be doing one for a special women's fly fishing event. I think that one will be "watermelon."
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...rick_Rod_2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Madeline-2.jpg
Joe
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The sulky metallic is my favorite. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with the red seat, or the olive or cappuccino instead. But I decided to go a little more showy this time. I think it will look pretty cool when it is done.
I like that dark blue of yours, Joe.
Spoonplugger, I think a dark blue seat with blue metallic thread and black frame/blue ring guides would have been my first choice (we must have similar taste), but I couldn't get the dark blue seat.
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AWESOME!!!
Do they have green?
chris
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Originally Posted by chris from canada
AWESOME!!!
Do they have green?
chris
Yep. If any of you are interested, here's where I get them:
http://www.cichlidrecipe.com/winslow...at-inserts.asp
Green, red, olive, white, blue (with lots of white in it :( ), brown, grean and teal maple stabilized, and a lot of wood types. I have the lace sheoak on my 2 weight that is just beautiful, too. Dave is a nice guy from the e-mails that we've exchanged, and usually sends pictures before he ships. BTW, I'm not affiliated, but he's given good products and service to me so far, so I will definitely recommend him.
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ol' blue, Joe- Don't take this wrong. Those are very nice looking inserts. But it kind of reminds me of the old plastic bowling balls I use to have in the '70's. :o I wonder if a guy could find one and cut it up. That's a lot of inserts.
Me, I'm more a traditionalist. Wood, cork or horn.
I hope you post some pictures of the finished rod. I'm anxious to have my mind changed.
BTW what's the weight on one of those?