My adopted boy was getting but hurt cause I did not build him a rod. He wanted something in a ultra light and very basic cause he was going to use the daylights out of it. Gave it a little thought and ordered a Tiger Eye blank with gold guides and reel seat. Just to fancy it up a little I wrapped with white thread and no cp. this is the end result







the rod will make a good one for the streams and lakes we fish. Can't wait to see him hook one of them 20+ inch browns on it.