New Bluegill rod.

[Tony Livingston]

Finally got to break this thing in. Our own Walt Foreman built it for me as a specialty BG rod, designed for casting lightweight offerings without any added weight, or float, while still experiencing the awesome fight of a big Bluegill.

It's built on a 2-weight flyrod blank,  but I'll let the builder fill in the rest of the details.......

What I can attest to, is the sheer functionality and beauty of this rod.....

Thanks Walt, looking forward to putting it through it's paces!!

 

 

 

[Jim Gronaw]

'holding my breath while the bigger fish peel off line'...

I know that scary feeling from a very recent experience on 2 pound test! One day, though, I'm gonna' get burned.

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

Turned burl-wood handles. OMG, I've died and gone to heaven!

Beeyootiful work, Walt.

[Tony Livingston]

Did anyone notice the feathers.......

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

I DID notice them, Tony. I've thought about making rods, myself. That is one helluva nice touch, Walt.

[Walt Foreman]

Thanks, David and Tony!

[klrbaer]

Hello Walt, ver nice job. Got to love the lathe work.

[Walt Foreman]

Thanks, Klr!

[Mike Roberts]

 I just joined this forum

mainly because i actually seen this rod while i was googling stuff, Walt Foreman, could you please send me a message or something where maybe we can discuss a build??

I am basically looking for the same thing if this is a 1 piece rod at 6'6"' 

I am looking for something like that from that length to maybe 7 foot possibly...

Sorry to everyone about this, but new today on the board and learning  to navigate it now..

I only UL fish myself, bluegills,white bass or whatever that will take my line, But i only use 2 or 4 lb test line only...

[Walt Foreman]

No problem, Mike, I'll send you a friend request (the PM function only works between friends on the site), just accept the request and then we can message back and forth.  I can make you a UL one-piece rod that length.  

[Randy Goad]

That is one beautiful rod. I am thinking of having Walt make one for me.

                                                                                                  Regards

[Walt Foreman]

Thanks for the kind words, Randy!  I'd be more than happy to build you one - just let me know.  

[Rick King]

Great looking rod Tony -  I see lots of fun in your future.........