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I’m getting better at these!
The top rod is a Mesquite handle with a coat of tung-oil but it was kinda dull so I dipped it on clear epoxy.
The second rod is Texas ebony with few coats of tung-oil. That was actually a dried dead branch, they have the best color blends. I used 7w and 8w fly rods. These rods are for the sheepheads(fish) off the jetties now in season.




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DavidBethune

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#1 posted 1572 days ago

With a pole like that you could catch more than fish..:) Great Job!

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Mark Shymanski

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#2 posted 1572 days ago

Beautiful looking rods, thanks for posting.

-- "Checking for square? what madness is this! The cabinet is square because I will it to be so!" Jeremy Greiner LJ Topic#20953 2011 Feb 2

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Matt Vredenburg

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#3 posted 1571 days ago

These are beautiful. I do some fly fishing as well, but have trouble finding time because I like to spend more time in my workshop. However, this would be unique gift for my brother how’s an avid fly fisherman. I would love to exchange some message with you so I can try to do one myself – as a gift.

Thanks for sharing!

-- Matt, Arizona

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mmh

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#4 posted 1377 days ago

WOW! Geri these are gorgeous! My husband would love one of these!

Hey, can you tell me the website of your client who purchase the Texas Ebony log to make flutes with? I think I met a flute player in AZ who has one of his flutes.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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BlueStingrayBoots

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#5 posted 1376 days ago

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mmh

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#6 posted 1194 days ago

Where do you buy your rods from? Do you just epoxy them in a few inches deep?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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BlueStingrayBoots

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#7 posted 1193 days ago

Hi Mellie, I use drilling tools on my lathe and go in about 6-8”. I use to do it by hand but to much error to compensate for, but the right tools make it perfect and fun.

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John Gray

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#8 posted 1192 days ago

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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Dan Hux

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#9 posted 940 days ago

Great looking wood rods…I followed the link about,,almost went bankrupt just looking..WOW…

-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, NC http://whitdaniel.com

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