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2011/08/07 14:52:14 (permalink)

Reel Seat

I just turned this seat for a board Members 8 WT Switch Rod I think it came out pretty sweet

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    flyfishindave
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/07 16:38:42 (permalink)
    very nice Skip
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/07 19:58:40 (permalink)
    Very Nice! Wonder what it would look like on bamboo? ? ? Very non-traditional!

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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/07 20:34:05 (permalink)
    All cork is the only way to go for bamboo, atleast that is how I see it
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    ray126
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/08 08:08:07 (permalink)
    great color
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    woodnickle
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/08 10:38:37 (permalink)
    That is sweet looking.....wonder when that tree will fall at camp....lol

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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/08 10:40:18 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Mikastorm

    That is sweet looking.....wonder when that tree will fall at camp....lol



    I wish it would hurry up I know that I'm getting old

     



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    Skip16503
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/08 10:41:28 (permalink)
    Thanks everyone

    And Jack I can make you one Though I would not recommend the Braid....

     



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    flatheadfishin
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/14 22:48:35 (permalink)
    Do you turn any small diameter stuff? I bought a Danielsson Control (dual mode) fly reel this winter which I just had engraved by a guy in Texas (Otto Carter is his name) with a chinook salmon and an atlantic salmon fly. I have over a grand tied up in this reel (the reel is phenominal by the way) but the problem is it has a plastic knob on the handle. I'm looking to get a new knob turned for it in wood. I'm partial to birdseye maple but open to suggestions. Would you be interested in turning one for me? If so, let me know your prices and some wood suggestions (something natural, no dyed wood or laminates) and I can send you the plastic knob to copy. I build rods myself but I don't have a lathe so I need to find someone to do it and your work looks great. Let me know if you're interested in this project. I would need it by October, that's the only real catch. Thanks.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 00:45:23 (permalink)
    I could turn it but there is no way I could do it for a while I have 11 rods to do by October already.....

    I would be glad to do it if you can wait If you can't wait Contact Scott He goes by Troutabout on here He can do it... though I know he is busy too

    Post some pictures of your Reel I would like to see the engraving

    Thanks
    Skip

     



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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 08:28:09 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: flatheadfishin

    Do you turn any small diameter stuff? I bought a Danielsson Control (dual mode) fly reel this winter which I just had engraved by a guy in Texas (Otto Carter is his name) with a chinook salmon and an atlantic salmon fly. I have over a grand tied up in this reel (the reel is phenominal by the way) but the problem is it has a plastic knob on the handle. I'm looking to get a new knob turned for it in wood. I'm partial to birdseye maple but open to suggestions. Would you be interested in turning one for me? If so, let me know your prices and some wood suggestions (something natural, no dyed wood or laminates) and I can send you the plastic knob to copy. I build rods myself but I don't have a lathe so I need to find someone to do it and your work looks great. Let me know if you're interested in this project. I would need it by October, that's the only real catch. Thanks.



    Agreed with the above, TroutAbout will set you straight.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 08:50:00 (permalink)
    To any builder,

    Have any of you worked with a Zpey style handle for a switch/spey build? 
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 10:01:50 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: FlyFishingPenrod

    To any builder,

    Have any of you worked with a Zpey style handle for a switch/spey build? 



    I haven't

     



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    Loomis
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 11:42:30 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: FlyFishingPenrod

    To any builder,

    Have any of you worked with a Zpey style handle for a switch/spey build? 



    I met with the guys from Z-Pey two years ago and had a chance to talk with them about that handle set up.  What they did was integrate bent carbon fiber tubing that is seated in the butt section and is covered with very dense EVA foam.  As far as this catching on, I don't think it really has stateside.  Scandinavian fisherman pioneer most of the Spey stuff that we get years before, apparently Z-Pey and this other new company are coming out with handle concept designs for Spey rods.  This handle set up has intrigued me since it came out, but it has yet to capture the attention of the American market.  I asked them about possibly selling the rear handle setup for this so I could take it apart and have a look, however they were not keen on that idea.

    Here is a picture that Robert Selfors from Norway posted to his Facebook, it is his new design of Spey Handle.  Something to think about.



    Whether or not you will see this in your local store as opposed to a natural cork handle remains to be seen....however, it is a neat concept and one that can certainly catch on.
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    Loomis
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 11:59:02 (permalink)
    Also, I forgot to mention that on Z-Peys heavier line rods they actually affix a carriage that integrates into the foregrip to form the handle, I dug up a picture of it for you to see here.  The smaller rods are done with the foam and carbon fiber extension.


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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 18:31:28 (permalink)
    actually loomis,

    zpey is more than that now... they are doing it out of wood which looks very cool.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 20:57:52 (permalink)
    Here is the rest of the grip for the Switch 64 Pieces of cork



    Don't mind the messy bench that's what happens when you're busy .... My fly tying bench looks worse when I get busy tying
    post edited by Skip16503 - 2011/08/15 21:46:17

     



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    flatheadfishin
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 22:21:56 (permalink)
    Thanks for getting back to me. I'll get in touch with Truotabout. As for the pics, I'll post the link to the engraver's webpage since my pics never turn out good. just scroll down and my reel is at the bottom of the page: http://www.ottocarter.com/misc.htm

    ORIGINAL: Skip16503

    I could turn it but there is no way I could do it for a while I have 11 rods to do by October already.....

    I would be glad to do it if you can wait If you can't wait Contact Scott He goes by Troutabout on here He can do it... though I know he is busy too

    Post some pictures of your Reel I would like to see the engraving

    Thanks
    Skip

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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/15 23:37:47 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: flatheadfishin

    Do you turn any small diameter stuff?


    I have about as many rods to do as Skip.  Biggest problem I have is that I can't fire up my lathe when I'm wrapping or finishing as it throws too much dust.  Once I do turn knobs and grips, I have to let the shop settle for about a week before I can start working on rods again.

    That being said, I do have 2 grips that need to be turned in a week or so.

    Here's a few knobs I've done, along with a pic of my current wood inventory.










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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/16 19:30:39 (permalink)
    Trout About,I really like that last one. I'll try to send you a personal message so that we can work out the details.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/18 12:51:57 (permalink)
    troutabout

    those reel handle knobs are nice.  That takes a lot of skill to turn something so small and precise. You are a professional for sure.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/18 13:23:07 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: sudsy1000

    troutabout

    those reel handle knobs are nice.  That takes a lot of skill to turn something so small and precise. You are a professional for sure.



    Thank you.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/20 23:32:58 (permalink)
    Knob for the Danielsson.  The pics don't do it justice though.






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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/20 23:44:40 (permalink)
    Nice job Scott I knew you would do it Justice

     



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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/21 14:27:59 (permalink)
    Can't wait to get it! I'll post pics when its installed.
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/21 15:05:53 (permalink)
    Great work Scott, those reel handles are your thing!
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    RE: Reel Seat 2011/08/25 00:30:44 (permalink)
    Received the knob from Scott today and installed it on the Danielsson. I only have one complaint, now I can't stop looking at the darn thing! This is exactly what I was looking for. Scott's services were fast, reasonably priced, and of tremendous quality. I emailed Scott some pics of the knob installed on the reel (had trouble trying to attach them here) so hopefully he will post them. Big thanks to Scott and to Skip for pointing me in his direction, they are both great craftsmen when it comes to rod (and reel knob) building!
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