My New Meiser is here !!

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

I was shocked a few months ago , when I recieved a phone call from a life insurance company stating that my mom had enrolled in a policy with them . She had passed on 2 years prior and had not put this in her will and testament . They asked for my particulars and quickly sent off the funds . I struggled with the idea of spending it on myself , being a father of three children . It was then my wife sat down and explained to me that this unexpected gift from my mom , was a life insurance policy to assure I have a life . She went on to remind me that my mom always stated that you can't always give it away . That you must keep some for yourself !!

So it didn't take long to figure out how I was gonna spend it !!!

After a few emails and a 4 hour phone conversation with Bob , the deliberation was complete .

Here is my 15' Highlander 8/9/10 (S2H1508910-4) :

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/SpeyRod001.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/Spey005.jpg

I absolutely love the lower grip !!

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/Spey004.jpg

Here is what it looks like with my LOOP Classic 10/13 strapped to it's Butt :
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/SpeyRod027.jpg
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/SpeyRod005.jpg

I couldn't resist the temptation of the Agate stripper guides !! Bob sent the first set back because they didn't have enough knurl within the stone for his liking . Like a true craftsman , he only settles on what he wants and keeps his clients best interests at hand !!
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc56/GR8LAKESFLYER/SpeyRod017.jpg

Just wanted to share my latest joy with everyone , like a proud Pappa !!
It's amazing how Bob even timed the delivery perfect , on my Birthday !!
Thank-you Bob !! Excellent job !!! I'm very pleased !!

Mike
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[square tail]

that looks like a beautiful spey rod have fun with that this fall on the great lake tribs.:beer2:

[Matt Burke]

Sweet porno. The amazing thing about his rods is that as pretty as they are, you can fish the crap out of it.

[fredaevans]

Sweet porno. The amazing thing about his rods is that as pretty as they are, you can fish the crap out of it.

Now there's an understatement for you!:ray1: Have a few of his rods (usually the first in the line) and all are true fishing tools!:thumb:

(PS: colour me green with envy!)

Fred

[Kevin Giusti]

Wow! Truly a beautiful rod!!!. Congratulations on the new rod.I can imagine how happy you are but I bet there is one person somewhere out there who is even happier for you , YOUR MOM! Congrats on your new rod and may it bring you many fish and many memories. Kevin

[Dec Hogan]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. The soul was added to that set-up long before you purchased it. Fish it well my friend.

[Robert B. Meiser]

Happy Birthday Mike ...

Hope you stick a few pigs with her, and that she gives you many years of enjoyment on your favourite waters.

You darn sure got a fine better half there too my friend !!!

Meiz

[frankrutledge]

First off, let me be the first to say.................nice rug. :D
I had heard of these rods..Meiser's, but have never seen one before. That rod I could never get wet. I'm serious, that is the nicest rod i've ever seen. Plus, the reel makes it all complete. I think you mom would, I know your mom would like would be proud!
I'm not even going to ask.........
Tight Lines!!
F.

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

Thank-you all for the very kind words !!! And I know I have one extrodinary wife . She definetly knows me better than I do .

I brought the set-up down to the river yesterday and got stopped about a half a dozen times or so by other anglers (some were gear chuckers) who noticed the lower grip . Let me say that this rod can back up it's good looks !!! I'm not use to this much reserve power . The first few casts were definetly not for the picture books , but once I adjusted my stroke and relaxed (yup , was a little shakey at first) ........... WOW !!!!! I can see myself having a lot of fun with this rod !!

Kudos to you Bob !!! Your craftmanship and design is by far the best I've seen !!! I'm very , very happy !! (still pinching myself)

Frank ....... I'm glad one of us likes the rug :p


Mike

[Salmon Chaser]

Good Lord Mike,, that is absolutely beautiful man,, i know now why you were so anxious to get her in your hands!!! I guess a poor lobster fisherman like me had better start saving his pennies cuz you just seriously got me jonesin for a Meiz:eek:
Glad your day was spent both on the river with fine tackle and at home with that wonderful family of yours. Barrie is only 15 hrs,,, you never know,, i may come over some day for a test drive:thumb:
Yer bud,
Dwayne

[Matt Burke]

Your wife got you that, holy crap. Let us know when you're getting a divorce. There is about 5000 fly fisherman here that will be ablle to road trip to ONT, just to meet this angel. Seriously, do everything on your honey do lists, stop farting in the bedroom, have a plumber install a urinal just for you and glue all the seats to the toilet bowls. Do whatever it takes to keep her.

[TallFlyGuy]

Nice rod. Sounds like everything went great with your spey transaction with Meiser. I love the cork work!

Seriously, do everything on your honey do lists, stop farting in the bedroom, have a plumber install a urinal just for you and glue all the seats to the toilet bowls. Do whatever it takes to keep her.

HA. too funny. Don't install a urinal, just sit down and go Pee. Then your wife won't have to clean up the drops of leftovers.

[Hal Eckert]

Beautiful, now get some fish steely fish slime on it and it will be perfect.

:beer2:

[fredaevans]

Beautiful, now get some fish steely fish slime on it and it will be perfect.

:beer2:

EXACTLY!!

Greetings to you HalMeister!!:thumb:
Fred

[Brent Comer]

Wow. That is a beautiful rod.

[luckybalbowa]

its a beaut of a rod!

I shake my head when I see this kind of work, and people still buy store bought, mass produced fly rods for a fraction cheaper.

[James Mello]

Nice color choice. Very clean and subdued :) As always, excellent work Mr Meiser!

[TallFlyGuy]

Beautiful, now get some fish steely fish slime on it and it will be perfect.

:beer2:

Good Advice. I'll share.

Here is my Meiser after poking a little springer and getting a little dirty....

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/data/18152/thumbs/3-19-07_021.jpg (http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19455)

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/data/18152/medium/3-19-07_014.jpg

[GR8LAKES FLYER]

Good advice Hal !! Maybe I'll take a trip down to your neck of the woods and you can show me how it's done , Buddy !! Good to hear from you !!


Dwayne , anytime you want to take a trip to Ontario , give me a call brother , your always welcome here . I'll buy the first case and the first bottle ......... then it's up to you after that !! ptyd


Mike

[Flyborg]

Beautiful Rod. Looks awesome with that Loop Classic on it.

[Robert B. Meiser]

That's a great photo TallFlyGuy <> Beauty Bright fish.

Thanks for sharing ... };^)...!!!

Meiz

[Gunnar]

A truly amazing rod from a very talented builder:thumb:

Good MoJo is just oozing from every aspect of that rod

Fish it well my friend....and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!


Cheers
:beer2:

[TallFlyGuy]

That's a great photo TallFlyGuy <> Beauty Bright fish.

Thanks for sharing ... };^)...!!!

Meiz


Hehe, Love to fight the Bright ones.

Touché Meiz, Touché

PM sent to you.

Justin

[fredaevans]

Good Advice. I'll share.

Here is my Meiser after poking a little springer and getting a little dirty....

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/data/18152/thumbs/3-19-07_021.jpg (http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19455)

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/gallery/data/18152/medium/3-19-07_014.jpg

:rofl:

Ok, ok ... RUB IT IN, RUB IT IN. bawling:

[hizzoner]

Oh my...I think I need a wet wipe..
Seriously beautiful rod...
My G.A.S. is really getting bad now.....
MB

[Eric Tarcha]

I have never seen a more gorgeous rod! Saving my pennies for a special Meiser made rod.....it's going to be a while. :-(