A guy was just in my shop who took to turning some incredibly beautiful duck and goose calls from some exotic woods. As we chatted I mentioned I wanted to show him some of my rods. Of course, none of the hand-builts were in the truck, but he got quite interested in reel seat inserts. Seems he has a short piece not long enough for one of his two pieces for the calls and he might be able to turn me something with his lathe. Just when I thought I might be getting over this! Good grief. JGW