next up - glue day!

jonrandyjon's tip strips and a one wt blank

three 7012s are awaiting glue

w/ three more on the backburner

the arsenal

the first string or starting five...

from top to bottom (right to left below)

7'2" 5wt - phy driggs river special (first bamboo rod I built)

7'6" 4wt - cattanach sir d - schliske  (first owned)

7'0" fe thomas 7032 (second build and remains current favorite)

6'8" 2wt - degere ice cream parlor hole special (latest finished rod)

6'0" 1 wt - degere flea

happy veteran's day

we thank you

gin clear and skinny

is beginning to look like a fishing pole

glue day is over

for the time being...

witches brew

success

state of the craftsmanshit address #3

you'll never likely see it this clean again

after nearly a week of not lifting a finger (6 daze!)

I got a pair of twin one weights ready for glue tomorrow morning

when the temperature is more inviting

truth be told gluing intimidates me a bit

oh yeah, I cut my left thumb on an iron this morning

this after cutting my right foot a few weeks back

once through two layers of paper towel the other through shoe canvas

they're scary sharp

my new toy

braved triple digit heat to flame and split a culm

for a dainty and delicate one weight

currently I am a sweaty mess