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Just a couple of rods I've played with recently - trying to learn a few new things every time.

The new (to me) Tahoe

I've really been wanting a 4-wheeled vehicle for hauling the trailer around the Ranchito and also for hauling the new (to me) boat I'll be fetching from Guntersville this month. Well - My son came through for me with this 1999 Tahoe - new tires, brakes, detailed and checked out, full leather, heated seats, loaded - high mileage but after driving it and "kicking the tires" it's a sound and great riding vehicle. Proud of it and of my son! Thanks, bud!

Family Christmas

Had a great time with the family Saturday - We all gathered in the country, ate well, exchanged gifts, talked, played cards, etc. I gave rods to 8 of them. I couldn't resist adding a pic of my new Grandson, Colton. You KNOW he'll be getting a special custom rod someday!

UT Rod

Got the UT rod finished today. Looks pretty good! This rod will go to my Son - although he's married to an Auburn Fan and her folks are all Vandy, I think, in his heart, he's still a UT fan! Go Vols!

I've ordered water slide decal paper so will in script these rods with proper detail before giving them out - it will be simple text stating the date, lure weight, length and action as well as the recipients name.

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Here is a picture of Brians Rod mentioned in the other article.

Rod Re-builds

This is for my Daughter in Law, Jamie. With 2-boys, she needs to be ready for fishing. It's a 6' Med, 2-piece Spinning Rod, Lure weight 1/8 to 1/2 oz. It's wrapped in an Auburn University Theme with the AU logo. The reels is an Energy E2-1 that has been modified with 2-more bearings (actually making it an E5-2). The guides are Fuji Alconite Concept guides, thread is Gudebrode. The slip ring on the reel seat is marbleized as is a strip in the middle of the wrap above the logo.

I also built a blue (Vivian) and pink (Emma) from 2-old rods that belonged to their late Uncle Barry - I'll inscribe them so the girls will have something tangible to remember him by. They're the same specifications as Jamie's but include girlie stuff like glitter and striking thread colors. The pink rod has a reel like Jamie's and the Blue rod an Energy 2-2 (modified with more bearings). They too have Stainless Steel, Fuji Alconite Concept Guides.

I have also refurbished a 7' 2-piece spinning reel provided by my Son-in-Law, Brian (Barry's older brother) with a new thread scheme using Fuji Hardloy guides, marblization and cork handle repair. No pictures of this rod yet. It will be matched with an Energy E7-2 or Energy 3-2 - not sure which as of now.

In progress is a University of TN casting rod, 7', 1-piece, heavy rated for lures 1/4-1 oz. Since Jamie is a AU fan, thought I better build my son a UT rod.

I have refurbished 2-rods for my elderly father in law - he won't be fishing them but thought they would be nice memento's in years to come. One sports a Navy logo and the other some thread work art and high end Pacific Bay guides, stainless.

Ouch

5/0 wide gap Gammy! Ouch!