...make it look like the website he said. I'll be ready in two months he said. I'm a rod smith not a magician!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/green%20gold%20teaser.jpeg)
cause I said I'd post a teaser :P
Shoot me a message if you need more time. I'll put him on a big bat and give him a relapse.
Oh man! I've been waiting for this one!
I'm like a kid I'm December right now!
Thanks Mr Magician! ;D
: sasquatch May 14, 2015, 04:41:38 p
Shoot me a message if you need more time. I'll put him on a big bat and give him a relapse.
That was both terrible and funny at the same time. :P
: Latimeria May 14, 2015, 12:04:26 p
: sasquatch May 14, 2015, 04:41:38 p
Shoot me a message if you need more time. I'll put him on a big bat and give him a relapse.
That was both terrible and funny at the same time. :P
Thanks
;D ;D
A little mo progress...
not your typical "jigstick" handle
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/20150517_132800_RichtoneHDR.jpeg)
label on... looks almost straight yeah?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/20150520_211231_LLS.jpeg)
Can't wait to hook a yellow... I mean see the look on Tom's face upon delivery. ;D
Oh snap! This is actually starting to be like torture! lol
Wow... just wow... :)
Len, you starting a moss garden or building a handle?
should have made the handle out of bat ray stingers and seen how long he can hold on. ;D
: Chris May 23, 2015, 08:43:22 p
Len, you starting a moss garden or building a handle?
should have made the handle out of bat ray stingers and seen how long he can hold on. ;D
Moss garden = mossbacks!
Were at about the 7th inning stretch. A little more thread and tape...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/Green%20gold%20teaser%202.jpeg)
: skrilla May 28, 2015, 10:40:39 p
: Chris May 23, 2015, 08:43:22 p
Len, you starting a moss garden or building a handle?
should have made the handle out of bat ray stingers and seen how long he can hold on. ;D
Moss garden = mossbacks!
Were at about the 7th inning stretch. A little more thread and tape...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/Green%20gold%20teaser%202.jpeg)
Oh snap (always the jokester)... Me and my moss garden. ??? lol
I started boat motor the other day, btw. ;)
Anything to ruffle some feathers :D
It's turning out great!
Apparently, my phone has a zoom feature. Learn something new... :o
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/20150529_181100_LLS.jpeg)
Do you realize you are taking years off my life with this! Lol
The anticipation is killing me! Lol
It looks awesome Len!
LA Times...
no
Latin America
no that can't be right
oh yeah...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/Green%20gold%20Latimeria.jpeg)
One more coat to go. Hope your back is feelin good Tom. If not I can offer my hook and hand services. Hell I'll even wind in the fish and let you take pics with them. ;D
Wow. Going all out. That is going to be one sweet rod.
Wow, I just about lost my mind with that pic!
I have my back brace ready and the Boma just got a tune up! The seat is all ready for you! 8)
Personalized ... wow ... that's really nice!!!
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And its done. Here are the pics...
Oh wait, dinner is ready... gotta eat. Back in a few. :)
Holy Crap.... I got so excited for two seconds... Bastard!
Sorry for the delay. Wiping off fish blood can get a little tricky. ;D JK, alright enough with the teasers. Here it is...
Custom turned cork handle with burl inlays. Alps aluminum Centra-Lock reel seat. Measurements based on Tom's specifications.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20HANDLE.jpeg)
Some crosswrap work. This one's a 4 axis optical chevron. Slapped on the infamous username in the end wrap.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20LATIMERIA.jpeg)
Batson label sandwiched between trim bands.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20LABEL.jpeg)
Stripper guide. Old school beige Holland twist was used for the base wrap. Pretty hard to find these days.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20GUIDE.jpeg)
Top running guides and the tip. All guides used are Alps XN in black. Been hearing nothing but good things about them.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20TOP.jpeg)
And one more look at the chevron.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/whoaitslen2/proof/TOM%20RCLB810M%20OPTICAL%20CHEVRON.jpeg)
Tom, hope you like it. It was a fun build should be even more fun fishing it. Can't wait for the report. See ya soon!
That is beautiful.
That is even more beautiful than beautiful! Wow Len, That is true art there! I can't even put it into words. Thanks!
I can't stop looking at this post. I can hear my reel at home screaming to get mounted on its new steed!
The rod is even better in person. The Penn Fathom 30 is already mounted!
Thanks again, Len! Fantastic artistry!
That rod should be donated from PS as a raffle prize for the upcoming SCSF fish off in SD. :)
Len, you are a freaking magician!!!
: Boz June 10, 2015, 09:08:13 p
That rod should be donated from PS as a raffle prize for the upcoming SCSF fish off in SD. :)
Fat Chance! Lol
That's a beautiful rod!
Jealous of the work and the owner.