acoustics

this is what I've had in my hands most often these daze

today I'll be doing some set up work on a martin

maybe take some pics - or not

Born in the usa - pro shot 2014 - neil young & crazy horse

label

state of the craftsmanshit address '14

some thoughts on fishing...

fishing is a lifestyle choice

that said, what has become of my lifestyle?

I haven't been motivated to string up a rod since thanksgiving

and I can't tell you why

I've tied a few dozen flies or so this year

which is very very few

it's been two years since I've built my last bamboo rod blank

and I still haven't gotten around to finishing it

it?  there are three of them

four if you count the old one wt blank I built

a companion piece to the one I broke which has gone mysteriously missing

I suppose I could blame the heat but it ain't the heat

could just be lazy?  a bit perhaps, but I've kept my hands busy

whatever the case I look forward to 

a)  finishing those blanks

b)  fabricating a new tip section for my beloved 6ft 3wt 3pc

c)  fishing somewhere - preferably the san juan in the fall and /or lees ferry anytime

handcrafted flyrods are like children

you grow very attached to them during the long intricate process

you know them like the back of your hands

they nearly become part of your heart

and yeah you grow to love them

then you give them up for someone else's use and enjoyment

and hope that they love them as much as you do

after giving them up the rodmaker likes to hear about them

their experiences in the field

better yet see pics of trout and cane or even better bents rod shots

seeing my rods being used fills my heart w/ pride and love

this summer fortunately I've seen a few

and that makes me remember just what it is I do

which yeah fills my heart

photo credit - steve rath