Teaching 8 rodbuilding classes since the middle of January has kinda sparked my desire to get back to building.  My final class finished up Sunday morning and I came home and knocked this one out.  Need to put the final coat of finish on it after work tonight.

 

St. Croix 3S70MF-2
17mm Fuji skeleton hardware (cobra finish)
Mudhole butt cap.
Cactus Cork from Southwest Custom Rods.
Checker ring I made from old stock Andy Dear burnt strips.
Kigan XLA hook keep.
Fuji Fazlite guides.
Cobalt Makoi nylon.
Inspiration by Founders!

 

 

 

Little bit of liquid motivation!

 

 

Man I love that cactus cork. I need to get some for my xray build later this year.

4 minutes ago, basscatcher8 said:

Man I love that cactus cork. I need to get some for my xray build later this year.

It's my favorite.  I prefer it in block form over rings.  The pattern is nicer.

This color is fantastic, IMO, once the finish goes on.  Almost looks black until the light hits it.

 

 

 

Founder's. Yum!

Slowly taking over the guest bedroom.  Wonder if she'll notice?

 

Can you tell me what keeper that is?

 

Never mind, I see it in your specs.