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MaryLouVandeRiet


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Been working on a new rod and wanted to show off the handle.....this is a Gaboon Viper Handle on a St.Croix Flyrod blank..( black satin finish).....it's going to be awesome !!...

It has heck convincing that viper to get on that handle !!!..biggrin

It is finally warming up here enough for me to start the epoxy work on the flyrod handle...this is the first coat...




MaryLou~~

-- Edited by MaryLouVandeRiet on Saturday 13th of February 2010 09:13:08 AM

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Pat Helton


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That is beautiful. You do great work.
Pat

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Thank You Pat.....I really enjoy building the snakeskin handles !!...





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That is truely beautiful.
What I want to know is, Is there a rule of thumb on how much you need to take out of the handle for it to still be comfortable in a persons hand?

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smile very nice work and a very unique skin

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MaryLouVandeRiet


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Rusty Byrley wrote:

That is truely beautiful.
What I want to know is, Is there a rule of thumb on how much you need to take out of the handle for it to still be comfortable in a persons hand?


          Rusty.....
                         You really do not take anything out from the handle.....my clients tell me what length handle they want...or ask me what I suggest....
                         I never had any of my clients tell me that my handles were uncomfortable....
                        Hope I answered your question....if not..keep asking...

                        MaryLou~~

 



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Mary Lou i would really like to see the grips after they are off the jigs.
Thanks
Paul

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Very nice MaryLou....

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Looking great so far. You go girl!

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MaryLouVandeRiet


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Paul Lindsey wrote:

Mary Lou i would really like to see the grips after they are off the jigs.
Thanks
Paul


         Paul.....
                      I just uploaded a photo of the handle with one of my flyreels, for you to see....


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DAM ! kid that last pic of the completed rod is KILLER, is this a consignment rod your building for some one?

my complements !

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MaryLou.... I'm glad you added that last pic......VERY NICE!!!

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MaryLouVandeRiet


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Terry Goode wrote:

DAM ! kid that last pic of the completed rod is KILLER, is this a consignment rod your building for some one?

my complements !


         Thank You Terry....
                                        Yes, it is a rod for a client ....not quite completed yet...



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Beautiful grip, MLV!

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