Not much new progress to report on the rod build (no new pictures anyway). I do have the tapers about done. However, I am putting conventional hardware on mine instead of making my hardware as Mr. Betts does. I need to wait until I get the hardware before I proceed.
Some people have asked about taking a look at the rod when I take it to the Great Waters Flyfishing Expo in Minneapolis next weekend. I hope turns out good enough that I’m not afraid to let people see it. (I really want to take it with me so I can search around for a reel and line to team up with it.)
Anyway, over the next few days some of us are going to try to arrange a meeting time and place. Aside from seeing my rod it will be nice to meet as many of you as possible.