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Jens1977
Post 16 Jul 2020, 06:30 • #1 
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Joined: 12/23/19
Posts: 38
Location: Germany
Hi there,

just finished that rod. Dedicated to one of the most stunning fish: the Golden Dorado
Got my hands on one of the last Seele Glass Blanks...sometimes you have to be Lucky.

Due to the fact, that Argentina is one of the main destinations for Golden Dorado fishing I worked an original Peso coin (coloured in white/teal) from Argentina into the Fighting Butt of the grip.

Blank: Seele Zeitlos #8
Reel Seat: Avante chrome
Spacer: stabilized maple Burl
Grip: custom burnt cork „Golden Dorado“
Guides: 9+1 Snake Brand
Wrapping: Pearsells Gossamer „hot orange“ and „gold“ with black trims

Cheers Jens
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Shane
Post 16 Jul 2020, 08:05 • #2 
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Joined: 11/30/10
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I like this!
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jgentile
Post 16 Jul 2020, 08:13 • #3 
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Joined: 06/10/13
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Location: US-MO
What a cool build! I love the hommage to Argentina with the coin. How durable is that grip?
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Jens1977
Post 16 Jul 2020, 11:26 • #4 
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Joined: 12/23/19
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Location: Germany
It is burnt with acrylic colours sealed twice with U40 cork seal. So it’s pretty durable...
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Driftless
Post 16 Jul 2020, 11:41 • #5 
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Beautiful!
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ColdPass
Post 16 Jul 2020, 13:44 • #6 
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Location: South of Houston, TX
Wow. That's very impressive. Thanks for sharing!

I have worked a coin into a fighting butt before, but never added color like that. The flag effect is fantastic. Especially how you made sure the text stood above the color. And of course the Dorado on the handle is very impressive!
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Tomah
Post 16 Jul 2020, 17:53 • #7 
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Outstanding!
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jalthoff
Post 16 Jul 2020, 19:09 • #8 
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Wow - awesome job!
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Baldknobber1
Post 17 Jul 2020, 12:15 • #9 
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Location: Missouri Ozarks
Truly an awesome build, unique and one of a kind.
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backing1
Post 17 Jul 2020, 17:45 • #10 
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Fine fine job indeed!
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Bgregist
Post 30 Jul 2020, 12:14 • #11 
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Joined: 09/11/19
Posts: 27
Location: Ohio
wow what a build
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Jens1977
Post 31 Jul 2020, 10:35 • #12 
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Joined: 12/23/19
Posts: 38
Location: Germany
Thanks a lot folks for your comments :)
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GlacierRambler
Post 31 Jul 2020, 22:59 • #13 
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Joined: 12/31/15
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Location: Northern Rockies
This is a really unique, interesting build. And it's really, really well done too.
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BobHa
Post 01 Aug 2020, 07:45 • #14 
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Very cool!
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Jens1977
Post 01 Aug 2020, 10:11 • #15 
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Joined: 12/23/19
Posts: 38
Location: Germany
Just completed the set with the matching rod tube :P





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Tromen
Post 04 Aug 2020, 20:19 • #16 
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Joined: 12/02/13
Posts: 134
Location: Argentina

Very Nice Job JENS !!!
A well-deserved tribute to a beautiful and fantastic fish !
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