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Post 01 Apr 2018, 21:35 • #26 
Master Guide
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Really like it a lot! Great work.


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Post 01 Apr 2018, 22:19 • #27 
Sport
Joined: 09/28/13
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Location: US-OH
tiptop wrote:
About a year ago I decided I'd like to build out one of these blanks in the style of the iconic Battenkill cane rods. While I liked the action of the factory SFG rods I wasn't a big fan of the style of grip and hardware. So I scrounged up a NOS Orvis reel seat and walnut spacer, turned a cigar style grip and finished out the build with a mildrum stripper. Probably should have used varnish and nylon for the wraps to make it more "authentic" but the good thing about building your own is that you only have yourself to please (or blame!). The blank wasn't cheap and I might have been better off financially to buy a factory built rod :)
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Beautiful. Just beautiful. Well done!


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Post 13 May 2018, 01:12 • #28 
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Location: Fresno, CA
This is how orvis should have built them!


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Post 06 Jun 2018, 14:10 • #29 
Sport
Joined: 09/13/14
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Location: Netherlands
Very very very nice!


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Post 08 Jun 2018, 01:40 • #30 
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allegheny wrote:
Very nice! To me, it looks better than the factory version.

My thoughts exactly. Nicely done.


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Post 27 Jun 2018, 17:41 • #31 
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Location: Southeast PA
Great looking rod !


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