Well the new kits from Hook and Hackle arrived today! 3 DAYS AFTER I ORDERED THEM!!! Amazing how quick that was.... If auto engineers moved that fast we'd have autos that didn't use fuel at all....

So about the rods... They are both 6'6" 2wt 2pc rods. The kit came with black and silver thread and the rod itself is matte charcoal.... One for me and one for my Dad.

After looking at the instructions and observing the reel seat, I'm not to keen on the idea of using masking tape to shim this. I'm contemplating making solid shims out of a light-weight wood. Balsa maybe...

I will not be starting on this right away until I read more and get a chance to check out the video "Lord Hise" is sending to me. BTW, thanks again Jack!

I've decided that no matter how cruddy my rod looks, I'll still post pics, if not to make everyone jealous, then to get a good laugh.... I'm nervous about this, so I may make a few mistakes.