GUSA 705DHX 8-10kg spin

[Mark Fisher]

G'day everyone,

I finally finished this one after about 2 months of planning and waiting for parts etc. Turned out way better than my poor quality photos show. I did my first "Tiger" wrap in the split grip area and was really happy with the result. I used Mettler thread in Salmon, dark brown and metalic gold in the base wrap, then used dark brown with no CP in the top wrap. The photo doesn't do justice to the colours showing through!

Regards
Mark
Outback Rods

[ryansrods]

hi mark nice rod you need a light box to take your pics in youll get heaps better pics using one owen can help you on a design for 1

[R-U- Wet Yet]

Another top job Mark!!....your work is astounding.... those checkers are straight as.... wraps are tight.... very neat.... I dips me lid to ya mate. .

[nigelr]

Definitely a work of art, Mark.
Tiger wrap looks great!
Interesting piece of timber on the drier bed, too.
Cheers.

[Owen]

Very nice work Mark.
Love the choice of thread colours.

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks everyone for your comments. This is a show rod for the AFTA show if August.

Nigel that piece of timber is actually the base of my rod building stand. I have a micro wave motor attached at one end to turn the rods for drying and 3 adjustable blocks wtih wheels to support the rod. All up about $50. I've used it for years without a problem. I'd love one of the fancy rod lathes around but don't want to fork out the big $. This one does me fine.

Thanks again
Mark

[sandyd]

Mark beautiful work, anyone would be proud to owe that.

I have to say that I am sure you would have to be very happy with that and think it well worth the wait.

[txlady]

Mark.....
Your color combinations are awesome !!....





MaryLou

[Mark Fisher]

Sandy and MaryLou, Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them very much.

Regards
Mark

[oldsalty]

Regardless of the photos you can still tell that that rod is an outstanding piece of craftsmanship. Those colours look almost..... upper class

Well done

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks Salty. Now to catch a big SA snapper with it and really give it a test!

Mark

[storchy]

As a newbie to the rod building process I am in awe of the work being posted on here and the other sites, And can only hope to improve myself to the standards being posted on line, truely work i can only hope to do with lots more practice, Love your work Mark cheers daz

[Mark Fisher]

Thanks Daz. I appreciate it. It has taken me a long while and a lot of rods to get to this stage but I look forward to every one.

Thanks again
Mark