Found a window of opportunity to build myself a set of rods. Blanks are Squidco's infamous Varmac graphite composites. Models GC1-8, GC2-8, and GC3-8... aka the poor man's grafighter. ;D Got em paired up with a trio of Daiwa Sealines.
Reels mounted on 100% genuwine cord weave.
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Turksheads to compliment the rope work. The blisters are still healing as I type.
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Gold variegated leaf over dragon scale.
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Guides are plain old chromed stainless steel braced guides. Base wrap is dark navy blue. Guide feet and wrapped in black. Old gold metallic displays the inlay work. Should pop a lot more in the sunlight.
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The top end.
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Another look. Tips are carbide ringed. Same carbide rings that guide the cables on wings of older aircraft like the C-130... or so I've heard.
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Nice stuff.
Man, you are a craftsman for sure! Beautiful rods Len!
Thanks. Can't wait to use em. Now if I can only find time to go fish. :o