My good deed for the year

Equipment Rod Building: Cane and Graphite
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Here’s a little bamboo I just finished up. It’s a 7’9" 4wt with classic twist orange/blk thread and a red agate.

I don’t know how I got rooked into doing the wrapping on this rod:lol:because I won’t be the one using it, or even get paid for doing it lol. It’s actually a Christmas gift for the brother of a friend of a friend. He contracted my friend to build the blank and somehow I ended up being the one wrapping it:mad:awe well, my good deed for the year is done so now at least someone will have a Merry Christmas this year:cool:

Steve

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Someone out there should consider themselve’s very lucky. Another winner Steve.

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I like the classic twist with the agate stripper. Looks good with the 'boo, too.

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You’re trying to make us believe this is the only good deed you’ve done this year?? Horse hockey!! We know better than that!! This may be a good deed, it may be your latest, but certainly not your only!! Thank you for being an inspiration to each of us.

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Trout Karma will follow you for the next year. :smiley:

Eric

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That’s a good looking job on the wraps, and one purty stick to go chase fishies with.

John

P.S. One big surprise on this thread - no oooohing and aaaahing by Betty about the DOWNLOCKING REEL SEAT.

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Most obviously, Steve has very good taste!!

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Betty,

Are you feeling OK?

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I just find it difficult to type with slobber all over the keys. It’s a beauty!!

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Bob got ya? :smiley: Looks great. Out of curiosity, what type of finish did you use on the wraps?

John

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Yep Bob swindled me into it:lol:

No finish on it in the pics. I’m sending it back to Bob so he can dip the entire rod in varnish before it goes out to the new owner.

Steve

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Nicely done, Steve! :smiley:

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you sure those wraps will hold up through shipping w/out any varnish? I’ve knocked wraps loose lightly brushing one w/ my knuckle…

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I do a coat of CP on them before I put them in plastic and that usually keeps them nice and tight:wink:

Steve