Something to do waiting for spring ..read more

Muskie rod trout rod Trying some carbon grips instead of cork ..read more

2 oz egg sinker that I flattened to keep it from rolling powder coated glow just to waste some time and money ..read more

Netcraft like I needed more ..read more

Don’t do it. They are a bunch of BS. Ya 75$ great deal for blanks. Order 2 rods one came in within the month. The second two months already paid a month ago then called to hear they didn’t even have the materials to make it. Then had to switch colors and thought I’d be getting a shipment notification this week but no probably gotta wait another month or more to get it. What a business, surprised companies like this can stay in business ..read more

So Don posted a link to NFC’s huge sale. If we get 10 they are $50 avg. even their $350-400 blanks. TS, if an unofficial Group Buy isn’t cool delete for me. Otherwise, all post-up their interest and we can see how far we get to 10. I’m thinking I’ll buy 10 solo if need be. Good way to jump into rod building ..read more

I waited 3 mos and no response on repairing my Premium rod, only need a guide, and anything that can be done with my Darling Imperial. Wasn’t holding out much hope on that one. I own at least 6 of their rods and started buying vintage ones as well. I called this week. I never ever call, I’m bad that way. I’ll text a storm, ask A-5, Ill email. I will never call. Maybe PTSD phobia after a gig a long ways back. Every call was a crisis for a Builder or Architect. So I called, waited 15 mins... Read more ..read more

Finally got one made up to fish. Next step to see if swims right. Then to catch a muskie ..read more

Thought the bear hair looked better. Don’t know how the minn vs cray is going to work but just something to keep busy ..read more

The belly is the outside of the blade(painted )The front is the backside (unpainted) just saying ..read more