Bliss

It's pretty awesome to see the results of something that you built for someone to take on a trip work out.
This was a custom Loop 10wt that I built earlier for someone who would be fishing in Mexico for some large saltwater fish.
Here are some of the pictures that he shared.

Dorado

Roosterfish

Progress update on the 10wt

Finished sealing the custom carbon fiber grip and the fighting butt. Rod is wrapped and on the dryer.

LOOP Cross S1 1090-4 Build has begun

Started on this build for Loop and should have it ready soon. Carbon fiber grip with the Loop logo sealed inside. Recoil black pearl stripping guides and heavy duty black snake guides to finish it off. This rod will be taken on a trip to catch some Rooster fish.

 

 

I'll update the pictures when the finish is applied and the rod is completed.

LOOP 590-4 Cross S1

Looking at blacking this build out. 5wt that will have a full wells carbon fiber grip, black reel seat with carbon fiber insert and black pearl recoil guides. Should look sweet when complete. Will be for sale when done if anyone is interested.

LOOP 990-4 Cross S-1

Finished up a build for LOOP USA. This is the second time that I've been asked to build a rod for them that they will be giving to a friend.

The blank was matched up with a set of Recoil Black Pearl stripping and snake guides. Carbon fiber wrapped full wells grip, American Tackle reel seat and Pro Wrap Purple thread.
With the crazy weather going on, it took awhile to get this one ready for finish. After a few warm days I was able to apply the coat and get it to dry properly.

Looking forward to the next one.

BLUE HALO 8' 5wt 3pc

Just finished this one and delivered it to it's new owner.
Built on a Blue Halo Gen2 glass blank in Jade color. Custom carbon fiber grip and wrapped the recoil guides in a teal colored thread.

This thing looks like a light saber out in the light.

BLUE HALO 7'6" 3pc 3/4 wt

My friends at Blue Halo sent down a couple of their new Generation 2 fiberglass blanks. This one is a 7' 6" 3/4 wt that is translucent in color.

Wrapped the grip in carbon fiber and matched the reel seat to it. Used a Black Pearl colored Recoil guide for a stripper and black snake guides the rest of the way.

Wrapped the whole thing in Canary Yellow and added a snake guide for the hook keeper.

Finished it up with Flex Coat light build. I think it came out great and its almost ready to ship back to Blue Halo for someone to enjoy.

Really like the way the guide shows through the finish against this blank.

Here is the finished rod.