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Shane
All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 08:05 • #1 
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I have more info on these blanks/models/tapers on my website.

I've been working hard on getting more tapers and designs done and I am now ready with blanks in stock. My goal for several years had been to break away from CTS and have all my blanks made in the USA. After lots of time, work, and buying the glass here are the tapers/models that I have finished.

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Seele Customs - I made a post on these already, but they are the Seele tapers/models but painted.
Signature S glass - black uni S glass, light and very strong. I already have some reviews on these and they are loved.
The Classic - Another S glass rod, opaque brown glass, med/fast action with solid machined spigots that are hand lapped and fit. As far as look I would say a cross between a Morgan and a Steffen.
The last two are the Signature E glass, a uni E glass with the same tapers as the yellow glass I did several years ago. I am offering them in translucent yellow and translucent brown.

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Wes333
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 08:19 • #2 
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Those all look stunning! What an amazing accomplishment!

Congrats Shane!
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horsehead
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 09:03 • #3 
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Beautiful! And made in the U.S. to boot!
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BobHa
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 09:07 • #4 
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Good job Shane! They all look great!

Bob
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CBarclay
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 09:23 • #5 
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Very well done, Shane!
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Ryan 88
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 09:38 • #6 
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Those look great
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stickleback
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 12:25 • #7 
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''Right on!'' Really dig where your going!
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picketpin52
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 13:30 • #8 
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Good for you. Looks like you covered all the bases-- there's something for everybody in your blank choices. Did you say all are rolled in the USA?
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Shane
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 14:12 • #9 
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Thank guys! And yes all rolled, made and ferruled in USA.
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dustdog12
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 16:36 • #10 
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Well done Shane! Really loving the colors of the eglass.
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picketpin52
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 22 Oct 2015, 20:16 • #11 
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Shane wrote:
Thank guys! And yes all rolled, made and ferruled in USA.


Shane, that's awesome! I applaud your willingness to go the extra mile for a quality USA blank. Will you share the name of the manufacturer?
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Shane
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 23 Oct 2015, 09:07 • #12 
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Thanks Dusty.

picketpin52, wow I am surprised it took a whole day before someone asked that question. Unlike when I was dealing with CTS I am confident on these tapers staying proprietary. The blanks are made by Mike McFarland.
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picketpin52
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 23 Oct 2015, 12:00 • #13 
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Wow! Graywolf/McFarland sounds like a winning combination.
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Shane
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 23 Oct 2015, 13:33 • #14 
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picketpin52, thanks! That is very encouraging.
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clarkman23
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 23 Oct 2015, 13:56 • #15 
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very nice, Shane! Will you be offering some "heavier than trout" weights?

Cheers,
Randy
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KWDK
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 23 Oct 2015, 14:21 • #16 
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Graywolf/McFarland.......Definitely a killer combo!
Elite builder for some elite blanks. Very cool.
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Shane
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 24 Oct 2015, 09:13 • #17 
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Randy, I think the 6wt's are the heaviest I will go. Seele and EPIC make some great heavy line weight glass.

KWDK, thanks!
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ARReflections
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 24 Oct 2015, 09:47 • #18 
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I am with Randy. An 8+ wt would have been nice in S glass black.
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Stefan Eriksson
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 24 Oct 2015, 10:20 • #19 
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Really like the all black :D
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Shane
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 24 Oct 2015, 10:26 • #20 
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Thanks, Stefan I love the black also. The black S-glass is the lightest I've ever seen. As far as an 8wt, I would love to do something like that, I fish 8wt rods often but still have not found the perfect mix of power, and flex.... been close. The Seele 888 and 828 are very nice, a similar taper in the black S glass might be perfect. You should send me a PM or give me a call, and we can work on them.
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pecosjuan
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 26 Oct 2015, 19:33 • #21 
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That is quite a selection Shane ! I have become fond of black s glass !

Pecos
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rsagebrush
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 27 Oct 2015, 05:44 • #22 
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Nice stuff Shane; I hope it becomes a great success for you.
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Flat Creek
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 31 Oct 2015, 17:11 • #23 
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Those look like great blanks. Congratulations to you and Mike for designing and rolling them. Best of luck!
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wjude
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 31 Oct 2015, 20:15 • #24 
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They all look like pretty cool developments, plus the colors, pretty awesome. They'll sell.
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AtlasFRR
Re: All NEW GLASS
Post 04 Nov 2015, 23:23 • #25 
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Nice work! Always good to see more "made in the USA".
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