I used two matching agate stripping guides so in the shorter length there was one also.
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boarmountain |
Prairie Drifter Rods "Switch butt" rod |
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This is an idea I have been working on for over 6 months. I have made a 4pce pack rod w/ different butt sections to make 2 rod lengths w/ the same rod. My
first in this series will be a 8'3''/7'3'' 4wt combo. I made this rod for packing in to some hidden lakes in Yellowstone park. The rod
is built w/ one butt section shorter than the other pieces. In the 8'3'' length it handles a dt4 or a wf5 w/ equal ease.60-70ft casts were not a
problem. The shorter length loves a dt4,casting it effortlessly.Solid white glass spigot ferrules,translucent silk wraps that match the cherry wood reelseats
using downlocking nickle silver hardware. Here are some pics.
I used two matching agate stripping guides so in the shorter length there was one also.
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Mike,
It's been a while since you've posted an example of your work. This rod is *gorgeous*! I know that back in the 80's, Fisher experimented with (graphite) rods like this; I think theirs were a 3pc./5pc "combo" as they called them? It's an interesting idea, that I'm sure takes a decent amount of "engineering"; with regard to taper, guide spacing, etc. It's nice to see one of our experienced rod makers pushing the envelope like this. Inspirational to a novice like myself. Nice work! PS as a variation to this idea: the shorter "switch butt" could be setup for a spinning reel, and the rest made as a spin/fly combo. Just a thought.
"From my observations I think that most of us spend too much time worrying about our tackle and too little time
learning the intimate characteristics of the fish and streams we fish most."
- Ray Bergman
Trout, New York: Knopf 1938
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04/22/09 10:15:51.
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Really nice! |
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mdwwhw |
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That is something else. A great concept and beautiful execution.
"Everything's better when wet...."
Steve Miller Band |
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boarmountain |
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corlay wrote:What's a "spinning reel?" LOL, yep, you can sure make one of the handles a spin handle. Thanks guys, I'm very happy w/ how this concept turned out. There are alot of possibilities......... |
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Mike,
Very cool concept and excellent execution. You do very fine work. I really like the matching agate guides, great idea to solve an unusual dilemma. Kudos Doug |
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CTfisher |
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Cool idea and I love those reel seats!
-Josh |
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Mojorizing |
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Beautiful work as usual Mike.
Hell of a great idea too. How many sections were sacrificed to find the right combination? |
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boarmountain |
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Mojorizing wrote:None, I got it right the first time! Better to be lucky than good ! |
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Gorgeous work, Mike.
Lami blanks? What reels are you sportin' there? Curious how you transport/store the rod sections? Is there a storage tube big enough to swallow 2 butt sections? |
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boarmountain |
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The reels are the classic style reels I import and sell.The 4wt is 2 1/2''. The 5wt is 3". I use a 2 1/2" 5 compartment rod tube. Works
great. Yes, custom Lami blanks.
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Loudog99 |
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Stunning rod- really nice work. Love the reel seats, wrap color, and finish work.
Lou |
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Darrin Terry |
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Wow! That is beautiful work, Mike. Very pretty agates too.
I only wish my rods came out like that! |
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boarmountain |
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Thanks guys!
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