Pics aren't great, I was running out of daylight.  Just put the finish on it this morning so I had to wait as long as possible since it's not 100% cured.  I always wanted a 2 wt., never needed one but now I can have fun with the little fish.  ...lol  Its also a Forecast blank, 4 pc., 6'6" 2 wt.

and the thread colors...  sorry for the blurr.  Not sure what happened.  ...lol  Garnet nylon, no CP and med gray trims, no CP.  I tried 6 different metallic trims and none looked right.  

flechero,

That is a sweet looking setup. I really like the Laguna and Burnt burl layout on the grip. As far as trims on guide wraps. If the guide is the same color as the reel seat then a gold would be a good match, especially if you can find a spool of antique gold metallic. Basically following the color scheme from seat to TT.

I just have to give that rod a big 10

Tight Wraps!!!

Thanks! The problem I had was that the realseat hardware and knurled check are actually "Shiny Gunsmoke" as Batson calls it and the guides are chrome. (they only offered that little seat in shiny gunsmoke or black) I opted to use the shiney gunsmoke since the ultralight fly reel I have is also "shiney gunsmoke" and a dead on match. No guides available in that finish. :-/

I wrapped each of the ferrules and guides in a different trim color and asked my wife to help me decide. We had 2 clear winners inside the house but when we walked out and the sunlight hit, everything changed!

Somehow I doubt the little rainbow trout of Nolan Creek will mind.

Very nice sir! I really like the knurled winding check at the front of the grip. I was thinking you were going to wrap a hookkeeper against the winding check, but it sure looks fine the way it is. You got to get a camera with a macro setting so we can see the trim better .

Any self respecting trout would be proud to be caught with that rod. I have an orvis superfine 1wt. The little fly rods make a perch feel like a tarpon. LOL  As always, keep up the good work and keep sharing the details for us amateurs.

Ronnie

good job. that looks really good

and again i love the full wells the grip flechero its sick i really do love it  :