This winter and spring has been really slow for me. I had big plans for my work in the shop, but in February I broke my arm. When I finally removed the cast, I got hit by the famous virus. But things have been moving in a good direction lately, and I finally up and running again the shop. Here is one of a few recent builds.

I have a soft spot for Scott rods and the Scott heritage. That's probably why I'm so in love with Larry Kenney's tapers. This is a Kenney 8', 5/6wt prototype blank in 5pc configuration made for my friend Max, who is also a Scott aficionado. We decided to dress it up in Scott appointments, with a sharp, black Rec seat, a curvy Ritz grip and a spherical fighting butt. Very similar to the Scott SW rods from the 90's designed by Chico Fernandez. We tried some spiral wraps, but decided to go for sparse orange tipping Fine Tackle style. The Abel reel looks like it was made for this rod (serial number 1000).

Thanks for looking!
Christian

Beautiful work.

Such a beautiful fly rod. The reel is also a great fit. Pleased to hear you are on the mend.

Where's the "LIKE" button? Oh, here it is....Bam! Equally nice photography.

That's a stunner!

Thanks, everyone! Much appreciated.
C

Looks great!

Glad to hear you have recovered!
Yes love the looks. Now how does it cast?

Great job C !

Beautiful.......Aurelio

A very non-minimalist look for you, Christian. Trim wraps? Winding check? Where's the hook keeper? Although I've never owned a Scott, I always thought they were a beautiful rod. I met Chico once at a shop opening in Dallas. Glad you are well.
Rick