Well, I finally glued the butt section on this morning and stuck a fork in it, it is done. First, thanks to Walker, Joe, and Tim for all the help. This is my new worm rod: St Croix SC II blank, 7' MH-Fast action, Fuji reel seat, Alps guides, and a cork/EVA combo handle. I kept the wraps simple and used metallic blue/black on the guides and hook keeper, and used black/ met blue / and electra black in the split grip. I have been working off and on on this baby for about 2 months. I have practiced on some older rods, and repaired some for a buddy before I dove off on it. I tried to get it done before I left for Singapore, but I just couldn't make it happen. But this is definitely an addiction associated with our passion for fishing. Here are a few pictures. I can't wait to try it out and pop the cherry on a fat bass hahahaha.