Antler is very difficult to work with. I managed to make it look pretty I think. The seat and handle are complete, the blanks are glued and curing. It is
coming along quickly. The blanks are so tiny it is almost like a toy.
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Posts: 2511 02/12/09 3:17 PM Forum Owner / Administrator
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Glued up. 
Grip 
Grip and antler seat. 
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Posts: 1971 02/12/09 3:21 PM Administrator / Moderator |
very cool. what's the little reel off to te side?
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Posts: 75 02/12/09 8:15 PM |
Thanks for posting those pics J. Hope you are feeling better. The reel is just there for scale. I bought it off e bay. It has no markings, but works well. I
need a half of a 1 wt DT line to put on it.
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Posts: 78 02/12/09 9:14 PM |
That is gorgeous! I love that seat.
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Quote from Pacchef. "The blanks are sanded. The seat in the picture is not cut to the correct size. It will be on the finished rod."
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Posts: 75 02/23/09 4:53 PM |
I am letting the blanks cure right now, sorry I haven't communicated more on the forum lately. Do to economic circumstances I had to get a job, full time
for a couple weeks and then it goes to 3 days a week. Every time I think I'm out they pull me back in. Rod work is still getting done though. Tight lines.
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Posts: 1971 02/23/09 6:16 PM Administrator / Moderator |
no worries! first things first - work then fun. We'll be here and ready for the final product on your schedule.
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Posts: 75 03/11/09 1:53 PM |
I ordered the components today. Not sure if I am going to use a winding check and I decided to not use a hook keeper. I went with Arcane ferrules. Should I
blue the NS items or leave them alone? I will leave that decision up to the board. I am also building a wood case for the rod out of white oak. It should look
pretty slick.
On a side note, I went fishing many years ago with my cousins. We caught a bunch of gills in this little creek by their house. I always wondered what it was called and finally checked a topo map. It was called "Deer Creek". I was really happy to find that out. Andrew |
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Posts: 78 03/11/09 5:41 PM |
That just looks incredible. I, too, would be interested in seeing more pictures of that little reel.
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Andrew, I could go either way with hardware. I think both polished NS and Blued look really good.
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Posts: 1971 03/11/09 11:12 PM Administrator / Moderator |
Andrew,
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Posts: 75 03/12/09 12:17 PM |
California foothills, I am from the Tahoe area. We used tiny frog poppers. It was too much fun.
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Posts: 75 03/21/09 11:55 AM |
Components are all here. Should get the varnish on this week if it is warm enough. I have decided no winding check or hook keeper. Bare bones and as light as
possible. I will also keep the silk wraps very simple and short. I got a great deal on Ferrules. If anyone is looking for NS ferrules try Mudhole.com. (I
don't work for them, nor do I get a price break if I mention their website)
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COOL.................I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Posts: 75 04/28/09 2:26 PM |
I mounted the reel seat and handle, the ferrules were not up to my standards so I ordered a different set and am waiting patiently. I also started the case,
white oak scrap wood in a rectangular construction. Not pretty yet, but after it is finished it should be. Am still looking for a perfect reel for it, or a
half of a 1 wt DT for the tiny little reel in the picture.
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Posts: 968 04/28/09 3:12 PM |
I have a couple of Pfleuger Portages and could work a trade for one. The 2" Forbes Avon would be the lightest. Don
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Posts: 75 05/11/09 2:30 PM |
I mounted the ferrules. It was a pain finding them and they were spendy. 8/64ths is hard to come by. Oh well, they mounted perfectly and the rod is labeled and
has 2 coats of Man of War Spar on it. I will wrap the guides this week, then varnish the wraps. The case is coming along- it is real heavy for a little rod.
Made out of white oak lumber that a buddy donated to the cause.
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Posts: 2511 05/11/09 8:50 PM Forum Owner / Administrator
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I'm eager to see the finished rod.
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Posts: 1971 05/11/09 10:44 PM Administrator / Moderator |
Me too! I think this sounds like a beautiful build.
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