bhorlings Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just finished up my first rod for a customer. They wanted a Grateful Dead themed split grip rod with the Grateful Dead Tree of Life. Here's what I came up with. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.redg8r Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 BEAUTIFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 WOW!! very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodtrader Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Wow. That marbeling looks great. What blank? First rod for a customer huh? Don't forget to collect Uncle Sam his cut. matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 It's a Gander Mountain Competitor Rod. I modified it from a full cork grip. It's actually for one of my employee's husband who doesn't fish that much so she didn't want to buy and expensive rod but wanted something that looked cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 nice job... HIPPY! seriously.. that looks fantastic. did you build the whole shabang or customize an existing one? again.. really nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 You know, if the marbeling had "Just a tough of grey"... That would make a Jerry Garcia Grateful Dead rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhorlings Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Ha... Here husband is a hippy but for some reason plays World of Warcraft. It was a customization of an existing rod, a Gander Mountain Competitor. I haven't quite ventured into doing the whole shabang yet. I plan on it in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuttem Jack Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Brian, You did a very good job on that rod. Completing one from start to finish will be no problem for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I agree completely. Great job. You can easily do one from start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
