Beulah Platinum 10'8 7wt

Discussion in 'Rod Building' started by Matthew LeBret, Feb 7, 2013.

  1. Matthew LeBret Active Member

    Posts: 519
    clarkston, wa
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    I finally had the time to finish this build. Naturally the GR is in full mud so it might be a few until I can get out and brake it in. With this build I used a copper colors for the marbling and I placed a magnet in the lower grip as a hook keep to help out from hole to hole.

    Blank: Beulah Platinum 10'8 7wt
    Grip: Rubberized lower and burl, dark burl & rubberized upper grip
    Reelseat: Alps triangle
    Guides: ALP Saltwater
    Thread: Black body with matallic gunsmoke trim
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    Matthew LeBret, Feb 7, 2013
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  2. zen leecher aka bill w born to work, forced to fish

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    Moses Lake, WA
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    I like your rods and placement of alignment dots.!! What do you call that fly in the next to last picture?
    zen leecher aka bill w, Feb 7, 2013
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  3. Mike Ediger Active Member

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    Spokane, WA
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    Great rod. I hate putting epoxy over a large area without wraps, yours looks great. And the marbling is not over-the-top, the subtle colors look classy.
    Well done.
    Mike Ediger, Feb 7, 2013
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  4. gbeeman Active Member

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    Kennewick WA
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    Well done!

    GBeeman
    gbeeman, Feb 8, 2013
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  5. Tyler Speir Artist

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    Puyallup, WA
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    Nice clean build. I like it a lot.
    Tyler Speir, Feb 11, 2013
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  6. Matthew LeBret Active Member

    Posts: 519
    clarkston, wa
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    I am hoping to get to the G Ronde this weekend and hope to break it in with some fish. Thank you & I'm glad you guys like the work
    Matthew LeBret, Feb 12, 2013
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