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    Default 50TH Birthday and Sportin Wood!

    Yesterday my wife took me totally by surprise with a very well 50th birthday surprise party at a local BBQ joint. I walked into it flat footed had no idea that she had a room full of family and friends to greet me. It was a job well done. After enjoying fine meal and a couple of Sam Adam's finest the birthday gift was presented. It is a new rod but not just any rod!
    There a very skilled gentleman in my fly club by the name of Larry Duvall he builds some very fine bamboo fly rods. Now when I say he builds them I saying he makes every part. These are highly coveted rods among the members of our club. They are functional and beautiful pieces of craftsmanship that I would put up against any bamboo rod so without further adieu!

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    Just a sneak peek!


    Fly Rod 021.jpg

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    the makers mark Fly Rod 016.jpg

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    All hand made and turned reel seat and end cap! Fly Rod 017.jpg

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    Nice shot of the handleFly Rod 020.jpg

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    Fine looking piece of machinery, Iceman. Just make sure it is in its case and flat on the seat before you close the car door. George

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    Nice looking rod.

    Rick

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