Smernsky, you will need to post some pic's of the rod when you get it completed, I would be interested in seeing it

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John.........I am starting with the finished and ferruled blank. I had the rod flamed (dark) and the nickel sivler ferrules are dark blued. At this point I have all but deceided to use a light to medium orange thread for the wraps (not sure about tipping color yet). I have already picked up a black nickel silver orange agate stripper and as you know will be making a unique grip. The guides and tip top will be black. The only real hang up I have at this point is deciding on a reel seat.
I am torn between a sliding band or screwlock.