I have been looking at ideas on this site for a deer hunting themed rod for my girlfriend and I have gotten a few ideas. I was going to use a 12ga shell as the butt cap and hunter green for the guide wrap. I was thinking of using some deer antler on the handle. I saw mentioned in the past a site called "Inserts by Les", this was a place to buy deer antler parts for fishing rods. I Googled it and came up empty. Does anyone know if this site still exists or where I can get deer antler for a fishing rod? If anyone has any additional ideas for the rod I am open to suggestions. Thanks for any and all help!

Tom

P.S. I want the rod to be fishable, not just a decoration.

Mudhole xcamo blank?

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Here's one I did with a shell in the butt. I've done others, I need to post.

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Steve Hartzell
Lake Conroe - Willis, Texas

I have a Antler rod I did it more for show. I fished with it but just did not balance like I wanted, Looks good though.

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I have some pictures of it in the members gallery.I do not know how to post them here.

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I know a guy here in WI that does the Antler handles if you need some help let me know.

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Forrest: Do you think it is possible to use antler on a fishing rod and have it be comfortable to fish with? I was thinking of using a MHX SJ842-2 Spin Jig Rod Blank (7' 2pc Med-Lt) as my blank. It would be used primarily for walleye fishing.



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Thank you everyone for your help!

Yes, The one I made was very comfortable in the hand. I used it for a while now it is something to show. What custom handles can be made from.

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Tom take a look at my photos of my Antler Rod in the members gallery.

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Very Nice

Gee I wish I had a real lath

Bill - willierods.com

Thanks Bill. Since my divorce and injury at work. I have someone make them for me.

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I have built many handles with antler incorporated into them.
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I primarily use moose because it has more bone and less pith.

They can be very comfortable and light weight if bored and cored.

I do a lot of craving. I always liked the Moose antler but could never get any. I like the palmation to engrave a wildlife scene any help with that would be great Dick thanks.

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Thanks again everyone for your help. The rods pictured are very impressive. I hope mine looks half as nice. What kind of preparation to the antler do you need to do before you can mount it on a rod and fish with it?