This rod is built on a Leonard 804 blank from Angler’s Roost. Teak reel seat insert with custom turned grip. The guides are wrapped in black silk with gold tipping.
The rod includes the recipient’s rank insignia wrapped in thread as well as a small gold band to commemorate the fact that his wife held the family together for all these many years while he was a soldier.
The other wraps in the butt section are his medals/ribbons I assume?
Yes, the silver and black wrap just above the inscription is his rank insignia, CW5, followed by several meritorious service ribbons. The last two are for the current Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.
Awesome, KB, awesome!
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Another awesome job Kevin. It’s great he remembered his wife also served.
Another winner Kevin. I’m sure the new owner will love it.
a down locking reel seat…what a rarity. what a beauty
Wonderful rod … incredible wraps … love the reel seat!! Rod sock is rockin’!!!
really cool… I dislike ornamental thread wraps in general, but those medal drapes/ribbons are excellent. I’ve never seen it done before. great idea.
Excellent looking rod. Giving a nod to the military wife is a touch of class often overlooked. Well done.
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I am not a fan of ornamental wraps on fly rods, either. but these are different. They can take quite a while to do, though. Some ribbons that I have done have as many as 32 color changes and as many as 3-6 different colors
Hi Kevin,
Like you and some of the others, I am not a fan of thread art on a rod, but know that lots of others like it. However, the miltary campaign wraps are something meaningful and in my view are an exception. I really like the color that the rod is. Very nicely done!
Regards,
Gandolf
Kevin, you make me enveous. Makes my rod look like a toy. I love it. You seem to be a very talented guy and I love to see your products
I like it… Never thought about service medals / ribbons placed on a fly rod…