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Grip Challenge Completed
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:36AM

I had to extend it by a coupel of weeks to allow myself to semi-fishing my grip. I hope everyone who took the challenge had fun, and those who saw the work posted enjoyed it. 20 rodbuilders entered grips into the challenge, adn each one did a great job.

I'll start off with my entries:
EVA Band Inlays - [www.rodbuilding.org]

NPS Modified: (size 16)http://www.rodbuilding.org/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/4982/cat/500/page/1

Another NPS with KDPS (size 18) [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Dave Orr
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:39AM

Here are Dave Orr's entries:

First attempt at a custom handle (big thumbs up) [www.rodbuilding.org]

Second grip (sweet triangles & fish pin) : [www.rodbuilding.org]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2007 12:56PM by Billy Vivona.

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Mike Joyce
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:40AM

Here is the lone entry from Mike Joyce:

Bicycle grips with spinner winding check: [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Alan Royce
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:43AM

Alan Royce's entries:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

Custom NPS seat, which didn't survive: [www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

An improved Custom NPS: [www.rodbuilding.org]

Elliptical out of Acrylic; [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Mick McComesky
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:44AM

Mick's grips were defiantely unique:

the Do-It-All or All-In-One handle: [www.rodbuilding.org]

You think Mick likes the Cardnials? [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Ernie Johnson
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:46AM

Ernie Johnsons grip:

EVA inlay with a Little MErmaid doll, (lol) [www.rodbuilding.org]

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JP Timberlake
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:47AM

JP entered teh following Acrylic grip with a little less than a full insert:

[www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Bruce Wetzel
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:49AM

Bruce entered this grip, I believe it was the first grip entered and got things rolling

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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DAve Leonard
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:50AM

Dave Leonard came up with a really unique idea for a fly rod, I expect to see a few more along these lines in tehnear future.

Fly trigger: [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Joe Emig
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:51AM

My buddy Joe Emig screwed everything up when he entered this one (actually screwed it down)

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Tim hurst
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:52AM

A semi split/full grip was turned in by Tim Hurst:

[www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Sam Fox
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:53AM

Sam Fox entered this sweet looking wood grip, which sort of resembles a pool cue (imo)

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Anthony Lee
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:54AM

Anthony Lee added some International flavor to the Challenge with his wooden grips built by JAy Lindholm

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Joe Barthelt
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:55AM

A modified foregrip was entered by Joe Barthelt: [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Carrington TAte
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:57AM

Carrigton Tate combined thread & wood as to create a very nice looking grip:

[www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Jan Mikula
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:58AM

Jan Mikula went nuts with EVA grips, very colorful and nicely done:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Reggie Kalous
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 11:59AM

REggie Kalous sent his challenge entry all the way from Iraq, where he is serving in the Armed Forces. He used components whihc are REALLY unique, check out the descritption:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Stan Mclean
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 12:01PM

Stan Mclean waited until wha the thought was the last minute, to submit an EVA grip inlay which Ms. Piggy would absolutely LOVE:

[www.rodbuilding.org]

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Mark Blabaum
Posted by: Billy Vivona (160.254.108.---)
Date: May 31, 2007 12:08PM

MArk Blabaum definately took Fishing Rod grips to teh next level. His work is outstanding. I saved what I felt was teh best for last:

MArk included a description of each rod explaining what he used and how he did it. Enjoy:
Simple elegance: [www.rodbuilding.org]

Segmented GRip: [www.rodbuilding.org]

Elliptical seat insert:
[www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

Assorted Ellictical grips:
[www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

Insane Spider Web & Segmented grip: [www.rodbuilding.org]

Diamond/Chevron in teh grip? [www.rodbuilding.org]
[www.rodbuilding.org]

Rising Sun: [www.rodbuilding.org]

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Re: Grip Challenge Completed
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: May 31, 2007 12:09PM

Billy,
The first link to Dave Orr's entry goes to your latest grip.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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