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20 days ago
Mike Bernazzani
I've built two of the nymph rods and one lime-green fiberglass 7' 3wt. Nice for the price. The nymph rods fish quite well. One that I built is a matte black which I did with solid green wraps. I kinda like that one. Mike B PS: Sorry, I see posting photos not allowed on board.
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7 weeks ago
Mike Bernazzani
I bought the CTS 2wt and 3wt (both 10'-6") from Herb. Not completely built yet, (obviously haven't fished them yet as getting their handles/reel seats today) but they feel fantastic. They are beautifully built. I would also add that Herb is great to deal with - I will be purchasing from him again. Mike B
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7 weeks ago
Mike Bernazzani
Thanks all! Winston, hadn't thought of that. Some great ideas here. Mike B
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8 weeks ago
Mike Bernazzani
I am sure folks have asked before, but I am terrible at choosing these. I have a pair of "Urban Green" glossy CTS Nymph rods to build, and am wondering what would be a good color choice. (Blank, think kind of forest green). I have some green jasper-type thread, but perhaps just a nice black. Any ideas welcome, sorry if has been covered a dozen times before. I did pull up some similar t
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11 months ago
Mike Bernazzani
Bruce, I also might be interested. Where are you located (generally). THANKS Mike B
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11 months ago
Mike Bernazzani
Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Make sure the it’s the iridescent calligraphy > color.. All other types of ink may run when over > coated. > Norm I wasn't personally a fan of the iridescent one, so I have done my last 3 graphite fly rods with Dr. PH Martin Bombay India Ink in white. I let it dry for a full 24 hours and Flex Coat
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11 months ago
Mike Bernazzani
I prefer to fill and condition mine with fish slime and general hand oils. :) Mike B
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1 year ago
Mike Bernazzani
Jeff Kruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hello everyone. New member here that has been > enjoying reading a lot of threads on this site. > I've been fly fishing for a little over 50 years, > but am completely new to rod building. I just > ordered some tools and supplies from Mudhole, and > have a blank coming from Proof Fly Fishing.
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