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Tom S
Post 02 Dec 2017, 17:05 • #1 
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Wanted to show off some pictures of a build I just completed. I've decided to label my rods under the name Bluegill Rodworks, maybe someday they'll be able to confuse some collectors.

It's a Proof Havana blank with an Atlas downlocking reel seat and Snake Brand guides, wrapped with silk thread. Really happy with how it's turned out.

Nothing to fancy, but that's the way I like them.

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dustdog12
Post 02 Dec 2017, 17:33 • #2 
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Really nice work, very clean
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WNCtroutstalker
Post 02 Dec 2017, 18:07 • #3 
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Nice!
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lostrover
Post 02 Dec 2017, 20:16 • #4 
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Tip to butt, wonderful craftsmanship, Tom. I like the understated look and overall design. Nice grip, too!
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Tomah
Post 02 Dec 2017, 20:45 • #5 
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Very well done. Great workmanship and an overall great-looking rod.
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dmiller328
Post 02 Dec 2017, 22:53 • #6 
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Very nice especially for your first!
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Newfydog
Post 02 Dec 2017, 23:08 • #7 
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I'd buy one just because I like the company name so much! Nice work.
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retiredfisher1
Post 02 Dec 2017, 23:20 • #8 
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Great job first time ‘round.
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scud dog
Post 03 Dec 2017, 00:29 • #9 
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Simple and elegant. Very nice.
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giogio
Post 03 Dec 2017, 04:20 • #10 
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Impressive !
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Tom S
Post 03 Dec 2017, 19:55 • #11 
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Thank-you for the kind words everyone. Appreciate the support.
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Driftless
Post 04 Dec 2017, 07:49 • #12 
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Very nice!
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Wes333
Post 04 Dec 2017, 08:30 • #13 
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Wow! That is some really really nice finish work!
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eagle24
Post 04 Dec 2017, 11:41 • #14 
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Nice rod!
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mmckenzie
Post 03 Jan 2018, 15:31 • #15 
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Thats a classy rod. Beautiful.
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springer1
Post 03 Jan 2018, 22:18 • #16 
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Very very nice !!!
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Bloodhound
Post 04 Jan 2018, 16:37 • #17 
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A classic looking beauty...very nice
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NJTroutbum
Post 05 Jan 2018, 08:04 • #18 
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love it! The cork is exceptional.
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mdraft1
Post 05 Jan 2018, 08:12 • #19 
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Nice work Tom!
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Porespeler
Post 07 Feb 2018, 18:20 • #20 
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Nice looking , unpretentious fly rod . Nice work ! Never heard of Proof Havana ( sounds like a brand of rum ) . Are they Canadian blanks ?
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mdraft1
Post 07 Feb 2018, 20:37 • #21 
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I do like rum, but the name actually comes from the shade of brown. Tom does an amazing job stripping and painting blanks. You can find the blank here:

https://www.proofflyfishing.com/collections/fiberglass-blanks/products/havana-7-5-4-wt-fiberglass-blank
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