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CBarclay
Alchemy Dharma and 75p
Post 10 Jul 2017, 14:01 • #1 
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Here are a few more pictures of rods I recently completed. Both 7'5" 4/5wt and parabolic but very different in how they behave.
The first one is an Alchemy Dharma unsanded blank.
I used Gossamer 6a gold for the main wraps and Gossamer amber (cp'd) for the trim bands. Partial stacked Tonkin seat, Snake Brand Universal ECOating guides, Allan stripper, my nickel silver stamped cap and ring. Finish is epoxy.

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This next one is my 75p in yellow.
This one is finished in straw colored Gossamer with chestnut Gossamer trim bands. Linen micarta grip/seat transition, darkened Snake Brand Universal ECOating guides (to coordinate with a Golden Featherweight) and Mildrum stripper, my brass stamped cap and ring.

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Thanks for looking!
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ibookje
Alchemy Dharma and 75p
Post 10 Jul 2017, 14:09 • #2 
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Wow the 75P looks amazing.
How are they different besides the obvious different looks?


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Shane
Post 10 Jul 2017, 14:10 • #3 
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I really like these!
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arroshooter
Post 10 Jul 2017, 20:15 • #4 
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Nice Chris . you don't see many Dharma builds.
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dustdog12
Post 10 Jul 2017, 20:59 • #5 
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Gorgeous. The yellow on the white blank is awesome
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zeb2011
Post 11 Jul 2017, 00:41 • #6 
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Both builds are great Chris,


Nico
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kbor
Post 11 Jul 2017, 04:27 • #7 
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Amazing work!
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Driftless
Post 11 Jul 2017, 08:06 • #8 
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Awesome!
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BobHa
Post 11 Jul 2017, 08:46 • #9 
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Awesome work!
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jhuskey
Post 11 Jul 2017, 09:42 • #10 
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Big smiles on that 75p my friend! The red tipping looks awesome!
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JoeFriday
Post 11 Jul 2017, 11:52 • #11 
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Well done on both counts. Keep 'em coming!
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TxSportsman
Post 11 Jul 2017, 23:21 • #12 
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Excellent
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jhuskey
Post 12 Jul 2017, 14:54 • #13 
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Sorry about the one-armed photos...

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CBarclay
Post 12 Jul 2017, 15:05 • #14 
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Thanks very much guys!!

John, that reel looks fantastic on there!
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jhuskey
Post 12 Jul 2017, 16:25 • #15 
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:D yep, it sure do. :D

Also, the balance is perfect!
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preast
Post 13 Jul 2017, 07:11 • #16 
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I really like that spin on the cork check/transition. Very smart looking. Never even heard of micarta and had to look it up. Interesting.
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wazza2795
Post 17 Jul 2017, 00:14 • #17 
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Very nice Chris, but please explain their differences?
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CBarclay
Post 17 Jul 2017, 10:42 • #18 
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wazza2795 wrote:
Very nice Chris, but please explain their differences?


The Dharma is a stronger and slightly quicker rod and the weight that it has in the tip and mid sections makes it feel more parabolic.
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pa-ber
Post 19 Jul 2017, 01:25 • #19 
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Very nice Chris !!
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wazza2795
Post 19 Jul 2017, 01:45 • #20 
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Thanks Chris
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