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Another Riffle Glass Build |
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Master Guide
Posts: 231 (01/18/09 17:10:52) |
Just finished up another Riffle Glass build this weekend. This one is an 8' 4/5wt with Struble hardware and perfection snakes Wraps are Claret tipped
with black and white jasper silk.
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Master Guide
Posts: 470 (01/18/09 18:54:55) |
Doug,
Nice build. Which line do you think you're gonna like with it? |
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Master Guide
Posts: 232 (01/18/09 19:10:45) |
Dane,
I haven't settled on a line yet. Just going by the wiggle test, it's feels like more of a 5wt than a 4. I have a list of lines to try, a WF4 DT4 WF5 and a DT5. I try to let the epoxy cure for 48-72 hrs before any casting. I have never had a problem with the epoxy lifting or cracking and I don't want to start now. I played around a bit with some spiral wraps like I did on my last build but it just didn't appeal to me with these thread colors. It's not fancy but I like it. Doug |
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Master Guide
Posts: 471 (01/18/09 19:23:45) |
I like it a lot. Is that the heaviest weight riffle?
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Master Guide
Posts: 233 (01/18/09 19:26:56) |
Yeah,
It's the longest and heaviest weight Phil offers. |
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Master Guide
Posts: 1156 (01/18/09 22:45:20) |
Nice build. It's especially interesting how the twist tipping creates the optic illusion of being silver from a distance. I hope you like the rod. I've
been leaning towards buying that blank or the 7'6' 4/5 myself.
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Master Guide
Posts: 204 (01/18/09 23:23:21) |
Very, very nice!
-- This Space For Rent --
Last Edited By: BH Spey
01/19/09 09:48:58.
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