http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/inde...howtopic=19547

The pics don't do the wraps justice. The person who sculpted the grip, insert, and butt is a real craftsman and a good guy- he did a great job.

The rod IS fast and it throws a 6 wt Clouser line a LONG way with little effort (I've heard of people overlining this blank, but what I'm using woks well for me). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this blank to anyone.

John