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Post 10 Jul 2022, 13:36 • #1 
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Thanks to Shane for the blank.
This is a really nice 4wt and I expect it will be a fantastic, all-around, packable, trout stream rod.
On the lawn I like it best with a Peach WF4 so far.

I’ve become a fan of RL slide band reel seats and clear silk wraps. Snake brand light wire guides in black nickel. Tom Morgan-recommended guide sizes and spacing. Matching tip top, stripper, and winding check.

Also found a perfectly sized old LL Bean rod tube on the auction site and decked it out with sticker swag from TFM. Thanks Cam.

One of these days I need to learn how to make my own cork ring grips…..

Hope you enjoy the photos.
I really enjoyed building it.








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Post 10 Jul 2022, 15:40 • #2 
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Really sharp looking, nicely done!


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Post 10 Jul 2022, 16:23 • #3 
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Nicely done. I am also a big fan of RL hardware. I don’t use his hardwood inserts as I have recently gone to using cork inserts only. Nothing against them as I have several of them on my builds. Ray is very easy to work with. On several occasions, I have asked for the ring cap without the enclosed butt so I could use hardwood as a cap. I also use Tom Morgan’s spacing guide, but generally go up one size. As for making your own cork grips, I highly recommend you learn as that is really the only way to get something that fits your hand. A small used bench mounted 24” lathe is often found on Craigs List or other sites.


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Post 21 Jul 2022, 10:45 • #4 
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I hope you enjoy!


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Post 21 Jul 2022, 13:11 • #5 
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Very nice build! Way to go. I prefer mine with a 4-weight line so far too.


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Post 21 Jul 2022, 19:50 • #6 
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Beautiful work! You really made the thread disappear; nice finish application. Enjoy that one.


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Post 21 Jul 2022, 21:12 • #7 
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I'm a fan of many of the same things you are. Nice build.


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Post 22 Jul 2022, 14:26 • #8 
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Thanks so much for the kind words and affirmation.

There are some cool little hints of green in the reel seat and I wanted to bring that out and help make it pop a little.

So I went back and added some dark green trim bands.



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Post 25 Jul 2022, 09:46 • #9 
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Nice job on the rods! Your inscriptions caught my attention, please share the ink/pen style you used. It seems to have laid down fully on, I assume, an under coat of epoxy? I'm always looking for a better way of inscribing.
Thanks,
Jeff


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Post 26 Jul 2022, 14:17 • #10 
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Yes, a base of epoxy or similar to smooth out the writing surface.
Then once fully dried, which takes longer than you’d think, cover with another layer.

This is what I use… which was recommended to me by other members of the forum. And can easily be found at your local hobby store in the calligraphy area.


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Post 26 Jul 2022, 19:52 • #11 
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Thanks GB, I have a calligraphy pen set. And ink. My attempts to write on paper resulted in torn paper. I’d used a gel pen successfully in the past but ran out of ink. Up to me now to work at it until I get it right. Thanks again for sharing.


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Post 26 Jul 2022, 20:16 • #12 
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PENZZZ, I have been using a calligraphy pen more recently too, but I had to run my nib on some fine grand sandpaper for a bit to dull the point. Now it works really nicely on blanks. It does leave a very small scratch if I wipe it off, but that gets resolved when I cover up the signature with epoxy.

GB, is your experience with the calligraphy nib similar?


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Post 26 Jul 2022, 20:32 • #13 
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Sharp edges on my nibs will be dealt with soon. Then there’s my penmanship to deal with…. Thanks for the advice.


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Post 26 Jul 2022, 23:10 • #14 
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Yes, I ran the nib over some ultra fine sandpaper to smooth it out so now it no longer leaves scratches on the surface and is easier to write with.


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