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I was wondering what kind of winding check you were going to use. I really like what you decided. That retro look is KILLER. And your epoxy work is perfect. Nice One!

Here's a pic of the burled amboyna that I mounted on a 3 piece, 7 1/2', 4 weight, fiberglass that I got from Lamiglas. I wish I never sold that rod.
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Thanks for the reply sagebass. Some years ago, I tried to duplicate the Orvis Superfine using other components. I used a mortised teak downlocking cap & ring (I think from REC), half wells grip and...

Nice looking stick. I too, like the reel seat. BTW, do you find that mortised or un-mortised wood seats work best with a ring seat? I'm a big fan of mortised burl amboyna, but your's looks great.