#003 Ready for autograph - Test Run Update

[Joe Valencic]

Here's another Forecast 6'6" 2wt, but a 2-piece this time. These are such sweet casting little rods and I'm really enjoying building them. I tried a different thread on this one and would like your opinions. It's Gudebrod Candy Apple Red w/o color preserver. I think it looks just like a candy apple when the light hits it, and it seems to go well with the blue blank.


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Also shown is my first attempt to make a bag. Someone gave me an old (60's) Sears portable that weighs about 387 pounds (it just seems that way cuz it's so heavy), so I cleaned and oiled it, bought some felt from the fabric store, and done learnt me how to sew all by myself. I have never sewed in my 56 years, so I have a ways to go, but rod bags aint rocket science. For $2 per yard, I can make four bags from one yeard of material for these short rods(first one's in the trash already, but that's how I learn). Thanks to Judy next door for showing me how that bobbin really works. The direction leave much to be desired, and it sure could use a light. I think this was the "economy" model, so I brought up my fly tying light to see what I was doing.



Joe

[Betty Hiner]

Will this be your signature stripe? Is it red with a silver wrap, or silver with a red wrap over it? I like it!

[Joe Valencic]

Will this be your signature stripe? Is it red with a silver wrap, or silver with a red wrap over it? I like it!

Betty,

Yes, I've chosen to do a signature wrap, which will be (is) the thread color for the guide wraps with silver or gold overwrap, depending on the rod's color scheme. It's simple, yet adds a little glitz to the rod.

This rod is not yet complete. I will be adding the nomenclature as well as a feather inlay of grizzly or cree variant hackle. Both look nice on the dark blank,

Joe

[Betty Hiner]

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This rod is not yet complete. I will be adding the nomenclature as well as a feather inlay of grizzly or cree variant hackle. Both look nice on the dark blank,

Joe

Will the inlay be in addition to, or instead of, the "line-up" dots? Just use the very tip top of the feather? More pictures!!

[ohiotuber]

Joe,
Lookin' good! When you come up for air, let's go grab a big ol' breakfast & do some fishin'. I have a couple ponds I'd like to get you & your new lightweights on. You'll have a ball.
Mike

[Joe Valencic]

Joe,
Lookin' good! When you come up for air, let's go grab a big ol' breakfast & do some fishin'. I have a couple ponds I'd like to get you & your new lightweights on. You'll have a ball.
Mike

Hey Mikey,

How do you like the signature panel?







Yep. This Bud's for you! Just cuz you're a nice guy!

Joe

[Betty Hiner]

holy schmazoly!! Didn't see that one coming!!! Mikey, you lucky dawg!!!

[Joe Valencic]

holy schmazoly!! Didn't see that one coming!!! Mikey, you lucky dawg!!!

Hungry Slovenian will build rods for food. LOL

Joe

[ohiotuber]

Joe,
As I told you over the phone a little bit ago, I don't know what to say, other than THANKS.....a bunch of times!
Betty & others.....Lucky dawg describes it! I am truly blessed with wonderful friends.....an almost unbelievable number of which I have been graced with through this wonderful site.

Joe, again, THANK YOU buddy!
Mike

[Joe Valencic]

Will the inlay be in addition to, or instead of, the "line-up" dots? Just use the very tip top of the feather? More pictures!!

Betty,

I haven't decided yet. Probably won't do lineup feathers cuz I don't have any Jungle C0ck feathers, and that's where they look best. I'll just play with it till I figure something out. Kind of like tying a new fly, just use what's available. It will be a surprise (even to me). LOL

Joe