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8' 3/4wt Steffens
Post 02 May 2022, 12:02 • #1 
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Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA.
Here's another one to go along with the TroutSmiths I just posted. As I mentioned in that post, I live close to Shane Gray and have had the good fortune to be able to visit his shop and get some very helpful tips.

From reading this forum over the past year or so, I've learned that people speak very highly of Steffens, especially the 3/4 8footer. Once I felt like I was getting decent enough at building rods that I wouldn't ruin it, I decided to give one a go for myself. This is one of the blanks Shane rolled after acquiring Steffens.

I haven't fished it yet, but I do enjoy lawn casting it.

Box Elder RL Reel seat with blued hardware, black nickel snake brand guides. Wrapped with ProWrap beeswax thread gone translucent with navy blue archival ink tipping. I know where the minor blemishes are, but I feel safe to say I didn't ruin the blank.





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Re: 8' 3/4wt Steffens
Post 06 May 2022, 13:20 • #2 
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Very nice work. I particularly like the color the wraps changed to after applying the finish. It goes really well with the Steffen blank color.


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Re: 8' 3/4wt Steffens
Post 07 May 2022, 10:42 • #3 
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Thanks. I'm happy with how this turned out and it absolutely lights up in the sun. I'm still searching for the right reel for this rod.


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Re: 8' 3/4wt Steffens
Post 09 May 2022, 11:46 • #4 
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Location: Alberta, Canada
Looks great! And I agree, those wraps are money.


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Re: 8' 3/4wt Steffens
Post 09 May 2022, 13:27 • #5 
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Location: Canada, Alberta
Ya, those wraps are sex.
Classy build. Like the details! Well done!


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