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Post 24 May 2023, 10:57 • #1 
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Joined: 06/30/20
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Built this rod out for drift boat nymphing for large fish out west. Built my first ever fighting butt with a fiberglass stent inside. Grip done by me. Reel seat is from Proof. Went double mildrum stripping guide as I find I like 2 stripping guides on indicator nymphing rigs. Thanks for looking!







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Post 30 May 2023, 08:13 • #2 
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Joined: 06/15/20
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Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA.
nice clean build. What color thread did you use?


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Post 31 May 2023, 07:46 • #3 
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light color is kimono #353 Wasabi color. The dark is a vintage, slightly heavier dark green silk I used for accents. finished with 4 coats of spar. Gonna fish it this coming week off a drift boat in the Catskills. I used it for nymphing one day while wade fishing just to see how it performs. Casts like a dream - incredibly powerful. Hopefully we can get into some big fish to see how it fights too.


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Post 31 May 2023, 18:26 • #4 
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Joined: 07/26/21
Posts: 383
Location: North West Georgia
Super cool. These blanks are a bargain. I have used mine for swinging streamers for striper, but I can feel that it would handle weight really well. Im sure it will make a dandy nymph rod. Even a small striper puts q fun bend in the rod, can't wait to hook into something big.


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Post 05 Jun 2023, 18:24 • #5 
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Joined: 02/12/16
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Location: USA-CO
Very well done. I have one of those blanks and you've inspired me to get busy with the build. Great thread choice, too.


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