keith71

Thanks everybody,I haven't fished it yet but have cast it in the yard.Its the MHX metallic series blank 6'6"med hvy.Fuji #16 ACS trigger seat with Fuji Alconite guides. I learned alot and can't wait for my second build.Thanks again for the kind words.

Here's one I did for a friend a while back.

I used to fish those lakes a lot years ago when I lived in the area.The great thing about a small boat is you can jump lake to lake in that area if the fishing is slow on one of the lakes.A Jon boat and an electric motor is a big plus.Soft plastics(motor-oil,electric blue,firecracker ) were my faves in a ribbon tail worm.Find the deeper water banks after the spawn and fish a Texas rig slowwwww.Hope this helps a little.

Used the engraveing attachment,just take your time.

I played around with my Dremel.Hope to fool a few stripers ,hybrids this fall.

Thanks everybody for the kind words. It really was a lot of fun from beginning to end. I'm just making them for a few friends as gifts and a few for myself. See you on the water.

I was thrilled this morning when this spot chomped it.

I used 80# coated wire leader aprox 3in bent in half with a silicone jig collar attached. leaving about an 1/8th inch protruding through collar set in mold and pour carefully. Walla Hope it helps a few of you.

I still call tubes "Gitzits".

Numb I think your talking about Don Meissner from the show "Streamside" that was on PBS in the 80's and 90's. Mike D,love the show and keep it up.

they look great.

I think about family and friends and how I hope there is fishing in heaven.