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Title: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 28, 2014, 09:44:24 AM

Here's some recent rods I've put together (and a gaff). Enjoy :)

Seeker Hercules 80XH

(http://i.imgur.com/fBZf7c4l.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/doAp0dzl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WNbgDsCl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/FmwTnOzl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ujpWKCol.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QpsWcyul.jpg)

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 28, 2014, 09:55:17 AM

Calstar 700H

(http://i.imgur.com/4cCWOixl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/6RVE7Lbl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KeUHyUwl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/k6Qpu3Ll.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/gK2W93ml.jpg)

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 28, 2014, 09:57:24 AM

A Gaff. 6', 3" hook.

(http://i.imgur.com/rX8xI3Zl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/YJuW1bel.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WozFbPvl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VlbQBEql.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/xBZmu4Wl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1TiHKhDl.jpg)

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Newell Nut on April 28, 2014, 10:48:41 AM

That is really nice work.

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: DaBigOno on April 28, 2014, 02:07:13 PM

Amazing! I like the colors

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 28, 2014, 05:05:01 PM

Very Nice! ;)

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Tunacious on April 28, 2014, 06:46:10 PM

WOW... :o :o :o

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: alantani on April 28, 2014, 07:03:29 PM

very nice! and the best thing is that this guy lives 15 minutes from the house!!!!!!

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: wallacewt on April 29, 2014, 02:10:07 AM

thats a good lookin gaff,non slip handle i think?

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: LTM on April 29, 2014, 06:56:39 AM

Quote from: alantani on April 28, 2014, 07:03:29 PM
very nice! and the best thing is that this guy lives 15 minutes from the house!!!!!!

Alan,

Between your reels and this 'ART WORK" near by I'd be constantly broke! Love the rapping/art work and immediately asked myself: where does this guy live"? Thanx for the answer Alan,

Leo

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 29, 2014, 08:07:52 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys :)

And Alan, I'm ready for those 2x4/3x5's whenever you are :P

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 29, 2014, 08:11:00 AM

Quote from: wallacewt on April 29, 2014, 02:10:07 AM
thats a good lookin gaff,non slip handle i think?

I used 1/16" cord for the handle and then put 2 coats of Spar Urethane on it for waterproofing. The pictures were taken before I treated the cord so I could capture the vibrance of the colors. The Spar Urethane darkens the cord a bit initially, but as it wears, the colors come back.

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: doradoben on April 29, 2014, 08:15:04 AM

Wow!! Very nice.

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: SacFly on April 29, 2014, 01:31:24 PM

Beautiful work. Fancy and understated at the same time.

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 29, 2014, 02:56:50 PM

8), thanks for sharing! do you wrap for others?

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jon Vadney on April 29, 2014, 09:45:08 PM

I wrap rods full time as my main job so if you want one, just shoot me a PM. :)

Title: Re: Some recent builds
Post by: Jonnybravo on April 29, 2014, 09:51:03 PM

Yup. I'd recommend Jon to anyone. He's a great guy to work with and is a total perfectionist. I can't wait to fish my rods in June!

Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Fishing Rods => Jon Vadney Custom Rods => Topic started by: Jon Vadney on April 28, 2014, 09:44:24 AM