It's a dangerous thing to publicly declare a favorite rod and reel but I think it's safe to say that this is it.
This is a recently completed 70p (#7-17 = the rod this year) with my Kineya 310b that was given for my birthday last month. I have the nasty habit of selling my personal rods and reels out from under myself.
I won't sell these.

A few details:
My 70p 7' 4wt 4 piece blank in 'stout' color.
Java Gossamer silk.
Flor grade ventilated grip.
My brass cap and ring darkened and oil rubbed.
Snake Brand lite wire Universal ECOating guides, darkened.
Allan low frame #8 stripper.
Paired with a Kineya 310b (2 7/16" bimetal 5.1 oz) with half of a 406 Fly Lines DT4 and a hand tied 7' pocket water leader.

Dog: Stella

Another nice job! The ventilated grip is a nice also! I can't wait for your 64p to arrive.

You know, if I had a ventilated grip on my 64p there would be all kinds of indecision going on! (I'm glad you're getting one of those rods - you'll enjoy it I think!)



Yeah yeah, mark my words!

phenomenal setup, I have the same problem of selling all of the rods I plan on keeping for myself. There is a distinct reason I own a 70p, one of my favorite rods as well.

Just beautiful! The metal work is exquisite. I'll admit to having a hard time getting used to the ventilated-grip idea, but I'm guessing it's both comfortable and functional. I'm concerned, though, about that design being vulnerable to cork weevils.

Beautiful set up, but Stella seems to be looking askance at that grip; I suppose she is more into traditional grips.

Larry

Really nice. Is the darkened and oil rubbed brass going to be a build option? I like the look!

Just send it this way and I'll let you know!
Love the shape & size of the grip.

Coolio, Julio!

YES! That looks great, Chris.

the Kineya 310b is a treasure, really like the oil rub on the reel seat, like the stout blank, not so sure about the ventilated grip, never cast one though maybe something going on there.

WHOA...

Amazing rod Chris !