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    Some imperfections, but I'm happy overall....

    I forgot to trim some small tag ends hanging out after the first coat...oh well....the next one will be better...
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    YEOWZA!!!!! I really like the ferrule wrap!! Good work! Wonderful job!
    Trouts don't live in ugly places.

    A friend is not who knows you the longest, but the one who came and never left your side.

    Don't look back, we ain't goin' that way.

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    Yah ... I really, really like the ferrule wraps!
    Trouts don't live in ugly places.

    A friend is not who knows you the longest, but the one who came and never left your side.

    Don't look back, we ain't goin' that way.

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    Those wraps are beautiful - what did you do them with? But how come they look reddish in one picture and bluish in another?

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    probably because of the camera...

    the wraps are actually dark brown

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    Default finally....the fly rod...

    finish turned out a little better on this one..
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    Nice work, Bro. Especially for the first few.. I look forward to seeing some of your future stuff. Great craftsmanship, & good colors.........Kudos ta ya !.......ModocDan

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