Made a new rod lately version 1.2

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A 7' 4' 4wt - hope you like it Peter. ImageImageImageImageImage

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Beautiful work Rob. And great photos too.

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Hey Rob, it looks absolutely fantastic, I love the green, should be awesome in the case. But the hell with the case, I am headed to Grand Lakes Stream the first chance I get, already started my tube for it. I will let you know when it gets here. Just to give you a clue how excited, I found my big waders that I can fit my broken ankle into. I figure the hydrostatic pressure should lend ample support. I already started the tube for it, it will be just like the one for your Saltwater Pentalux I made. Forgive the messy work table; I worked all night to get that one out for you in time.

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Jay,

That quad was an absolute pleasure to cast! And, that sure is a nice reel seat on it.Image

I can't wait to get my quad finished now!

Mark
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Rod number 2 for me.

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This is my first complete rod build. Thanks for all the info you guys share. It is much appreciated and a great help.
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We've finalized the taper and design of the newest New Divine Rod. We took the Classic Fairy Fly Rod and allowed it to "evolve" into a more modern action in a new TWO PIECE configuration. This new model is based on the classic taper of the original Fairy Fly Rod, but it is lighter in weight (having only one set of ferrules) and we've made the action a little quicker to satisfy the needs of modern fly fishers. The tips recover very rapidly, and the rod has a very crisp action, but still has a classic feel and look. As many of you know, it's awfully hard to put into words something as subjective as the action of a rod - but this one is rapidly becoming my personal favorite. Here are a few pictures. Oh yeah - I should mention that it's a 7.5', 2/2 rod that likes a DT4 or a DT5 depending on the line you prefer and your casting style. Cedar classic Divine style reel seat with sliding band is standard.
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Great looking rod! I really like it.

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Hi guys

I have just posted this on another forum.
Possibly as close to a one piece rod as I can get.

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Thanks for looking

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Nick,

that's very cool! I've toyed with the same idea, now I certainly have to try it. Let us know how the ferrules hold up.

Once again, very cool!

All the best

Idar

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damn, you guys make some fine fly rods. i am humbled.

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Here's one I mailed out last week.

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Beautiful rod, Harry! The new owner is a lucky man!

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Nice to put a rod with a face! Meeting Harry and Jeff at the SRG last year makes me appreciate thier fine work even
more!

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Here is rod #4 for me. A 8' 3wt Leonard Tournament taper.
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8ft 5wt impregnated fast action
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A very nice rod Gary

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A few details
8ft 5wt made to a Dickerson Taper swelled butt section added.
Bamboo ferrule
impregnated finish
whippings finished with Spar varnish.

Thanks Gary

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Here is my W.Powell 7' 6" 6wt. Rod. The third rod that I have made so far.
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Like the wrap colors, I use the same (I think). Is that antique gold with cardinal red w/o color preserver?

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