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Goldenrod67
Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 25 Aug 2022, 17:42 • #1 
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My first Ijuin build. I suspect I might love it. Planning to take it out next week.
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eastprong
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 25 Aug 2022, 19:56 • #2 
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Great epoxy work!

Is that Lemke hardware on the seat? Did you turn the bamboo spacer?

--Rich
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Goldenrod67
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 25 Aug 2022, 20:49 • #3 
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Yes, Lemke hardware, Ron Weber at Southwest Custom Rods turned the bamboo insert for me.

My epoxy work is actually Ace Hardware oil based varnish to get the translucent wraps, coated with a water based varnish I’ve been experimenting with.
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Tomah
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 26 Aug 2022, 08:28 • #4 
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Terrific work, and a very beautiful rod. Enjoy it!
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Double K
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 26 Aug 2022, 11:07 • #5 
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Excellent build, tastefully chosen colors, classy seat and grip shape - like it
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retiredfisher1
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 26 Aug 2022, 11:33 • #6 
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Those Yomogi’s always seem to turn out nice. Great job.
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Goldenrod67
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 26 Aug 2022, 15:36 • #7 
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Joined: 11/12/17
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Thanks for the kind words. I noticed some of the guide feet are not exactly aligned to the blank. Lol. Oh well. Something to pay attention to on the next build.

Also can’t decide if I should fill the cork.
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Baldknobber1
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 26 Aug 2022, 15:41 • #8 
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Location: Missouri Ozarks
Nice job. I agree with Double K about the shape or the grip. First thing that caught my eye. Should prevent any possible slipping past the fore end. Wraps look great with the varnish finish.
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jalthoff
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 27 Aug 2022, 07:37 • #9 
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Beautiful - really well done!
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Driftless
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 28 Aug 2022, 07:47 • #10 
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Joined: 02/26/14
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Love it!
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cebfishingtools
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 28 Aug 2022, 11:47 • #11 
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Very nice job!!! Suggest leaving the cork as is, kind of a character thing.
Carl
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backing1
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 29 Aug 2022, 17:07 • #12 
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A thing of beauty indeed!
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Matt
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 01 Sep 2022, 12:06 • #13 
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Joined: 07/31/22
Posts: 31
Location: North Alabama
Great looking rod, I really like the grip. Did you shape it or did you buy it from somewhere?
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Goldenrod67
Re: Ijuin Yomogi 7ft 3wt
Post 02 Sep 2022, 00:53 • #14 
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Joined: 11/12/17
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Location: US-CO
Hi there. The grip started life as a 7” Struble cigar grip. I shortened it to 6” and reshaped it.
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