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a pic i took back during hurricane allen in about 1980 of the sixtyfirst street pier, while the t-head was being demolished, it was rebuilt one more time to the full size, but after hurricane alicia a few years later took it out again it was never restored to its full size, sure miss that t-head

Custom turned wood insert for Struble U-25 nickel silver hardware.

Stripping guide on a Dan Craft Signature V, 3-piece, 10', 8 weight rod. American Tackle guide wrapped with Gudebrod black/white Classic Twist and Blue Metallic Inlays.

Alignment dots make it easier to assemble a rod. It also prevents twisting/stressing the sections when aligning. On the female ferrules, I applied a layer of Flex Coat Lite over the wrap (let it cure), drew the dots with a silver gel pen, coated with Krylon Workable Fixatif (let it dry), then the final coat of FC Lite. On the male ferrules, I marked the dots on the bare blank (leaving space between male and female dots for future rod wear), applied fixative and I coat of FC Lite. The silver trim is a 2-turn band, learned from Ken Preston's web site video. Thread color is Gudebrod Garnet, with CP.

143 x 300. Design threads - Madeira #60wt, Wrapping thread - Bullards white linen size A.

148 x 202. Design threads - Madeira 60wt. Wrapping thread - Madeira 40wt.

Dave donated this stunning Reel seat for the Team OC rod.

Detachable fighting butt showing detail of the ebony butt cap consisting of a solid silver coin (three penny piece from Britain dated 1921) inlaid in recessed mammoth ivory.
After the photo had been taken I realized that I had put the detachable butt the wrong way around so that the coin appears upside down in the photo!
I suppose the photo could be redone, although I am certain that the general idea will be conveyed without the need for this!

This is a custom handle/reel insert I turned from Alaskan Birch Burl. These pieces have a lot of birdseyes, burls and flame throughout. I used an aluminum downlocking slip ring hardware for the reel seat. Balances really nice on a 7'6" 3/4wt, 4pc Fly Rod.

I wanted to show you what the maniform handle look like on a rod.
The rod is one of my first fly rods - a Techna AV 1006-3 - reelseat is REC with california buckeye burl - guides are Batson New Custom Guides.

Fuji K-series tangle free guide with silver smoke ProWrap color fast under wrap with purple, green and white CRB marbling pigments mixed with ProKote high build. Guide is installed and double wrapped using size D black ProWrap thread, and finished with multiple coats of ProKote.

A new zziplex model red matt lemon yellow and elettric blue

Surf Cast Rod decorative Weaving Plate Type Rell Seat

Ez Rod Builder Hand Wrapper – a rod wrapper and instructional tool all in one. Finally an affordable, easy to use hand wrapper that is loaded with educational information designed from the ground up for the beginning rod builder. The eZ Rod Builder Hand Wrapper is simple to set up and use.
 
The eZ Rod Wrapper has 12 embedded videos which users can access via QR codes printed next to each clear to understand picture. 7 videos provide the user with very simple, step-by-step instructions for rod assembly. 4 bonus videos are included for learning advanced rod building techniques.
 
Unit comes with main stand, separate rod support stand, 5 rod bands (1 extra provided). You simply need to assemble, provide a pencil and thread and you’re ready to start rod building or repair.

American Tackle Microwave guides system

10'surf rod

Calstar 90J Jig Stick (9' 30-60 lb.), black Alps guides, turkshead knot, handle comprised of cork tape, double-stick tape, tuna cord and rod armor. Wraps in Gudebrod red/black variegated nylon, black nylon and metallic silver threads all size A.

The mandrel and cloth are put on a rolling table where the platen is lowered on to the mandrel and rolls the cloth on to the mandrel very tightly

Tiger Wrap on a CRB Jigging Rod with a JTOB / Olive Branch Inlay under the guide.

I built this box, it's 12' long and has 2 drying motors with shelf brackets for supports, now I have to figure out how to heat it.

Custom turned handles and thread work on St. Croix blank