06-22-11, 10:39 PM
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Rods for soilders - Rod build
Awhile back Joe and I were giving the opportunity to build rods for the Rod for soldiers program.A program started by Pat Helton of the Texas Rod Builders, giving custom rods to wounded vets returning home.
You can read more on Pat,and the cause here. http://texasrodbuilders.com/rods_for_soldiers Its a pretty humbling experience to help with,Im was amazed at how many builders from east,west,and even Japan have constantly submitted rods,and components for this. So anyway,this was my rod..The blank was a St Croix SCIV If I remember right.Parts were sent to us for the build....A lot of rods for this are done in an American/army theme...I really just kept it simple for the most part...I did add a soldier holding a rifle under the tiger wrap if you look closely,and played with the JT Olive branch wrap.I also wanted to make it a micro rod instead of conventional.The hybrid grip happened sort by accident.It was gonna be all cork,but I uhhhh?...sort of jacked up the cork buttgrip for it  Besides it makes it more custom!lol Thanks for looking.        
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06-22-11, 11:03 PM
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Geezzzz Waffle, that rod is GORGIOUS! Congrats on the rod and ^5 to the cause it's made for. That really great!
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06-22-11, 11:03 PM
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SON !!!! WELL DONE FLAPJACK!!! i salute oyu sir, oyu did another awesum job for real walker. the rod looks awesum man......perfect.
i absolutly love the soldier in there. oyu are a TRUE ARTIST WALKER.
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06-22-11, 11:19 PM
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Maaannn that is a SWEET looking rod!! Love it waffle, the handle on it looks absolutely awesome!!
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06-22-11, 11:26 PM
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That is no doubt a BEAUTIFUL rod build! Excellent work and creativity!
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06-23-11, 12:00 AM
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That is a beautiful rod! I love the colors, love the Olive Branches, love the grips, you did a fantastic job! I bet Jerry and Pat were blown away. This is a really great cause and I feel honored to be a part of it. My rod will be ready next week. You've definitely built a rod worthy of the man that receives it.
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06-23-11, 01:28 AM
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Man Walker that rod is amazing! I am blown away with how detailed the wraps are.
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06-23-11, 03:55 AM
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That is one sweet rod. And if you didn't mention it, I bet no one here would have guessed you made a boo boo with the grip. It came out great anyway. Well done!
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06-23-11, 01:14 PM
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All I have to say is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, Waffle!
Wow, what a gift you have to be able to create a rod like that, and for such a good cause, too! Well done, sir! Dean |
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06-23-11, 02:28 PM
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Thanks guys!!...I may have to play with cork more often..I still not a big fan,but this grip really did feel nice in the hand.
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As a retired army vet all i can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Another killer rod Waffle! Your rods are just stellar to look at, let alone fish them. Awesome work!
Ryan
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06-24-11, 12:04 AM
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I just hope one day i make it to your level and can make rods like this
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