First Build.................

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Dreads
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First Build.................

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I met Noles for a short while at the Forgotten Coast tourney in March of this year. I knew he built some sweet rods from this forum. and I told him I really wanted to learn how to build.

Well.................
Ive been wanting a custom Rod for a while, but I lost contact with the guy that was gonna do it for a price I could afford. So.......I decided I would do it myself. Ive been researching for a while on how to....
Its my first build. Is it perfect?? Heck NO!!! It has so many flaws its not funny. BUT, I did it, and right now thats what important to me. I achieved a goal........ :)

So here it is....
6'6" Graphite, 14-18# Med action.

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I really wanted a pair of custom rods built................... :D
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My next build: 7', Graphite, 14-18#, Med action................ X- CAMO.......
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Post by JoeS »

Nice Work...........
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Post by islander »

Nice.
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Post by ChrisR »

They look great!
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Post by noles »

Very nice Dreads. I'm glad I can inspire you to building your own rods. :lol: :wink:
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Post by abz400 »

nice rods
go get your string pulled!
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