Ed Carr

A little different back ground and #1 helper. Had to throw this in.

Metallic thunder bird and and soon to be finished first fly rod.

Billy, wanted to see handle for metal bird wrap here it is.

Gold, Bronze and Red Bronze This one very hard to wrap took me 13 hrs. Won't do another A thread in this color.

Done in A thread gold, bronze and red bronze.Can't capture the dazzle of this wrap on camera. It flashes at different angles.

Butt cap and handle trim fore grip rubberized cork gasket material.

Second try first was a bad dream.

Pretty good pic of how wrapper folds into cabinet.

Bench has lathe, threaded inserts for hobby vice. flush mount rod holder for static test. Spline finder mounted on side of cabinet. Cabinet has all the sanding stuff.

Have to have a tv while rod drys.What you don't see is my recliner where I can run whole shop from.

Some updated photos of shop

Easy handle for inexpensive rod.

Made these out of 1/2" gasket material.They flex almost like rubber and seem very strong.Just a test to see how it will work. Looks OK. Think stain will take to cork still.ED

Took new rod out striper fishing and caught this 30 lb 39" salmon. Sacramento river below Rio Vista. Best way to test a new rod 25 min. battle in fast current and deep water.