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Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: Dave Gallenberger (---.mmlkcmtc01.com.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 20, 2016 01:24PM

I just finished this one up last Saturday, and I fished it on Sunday. It's pretty awesome!

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-Clear thread wraps with light orange trim
-Single foot Recoil guides and tip top
-Struble stripping guide with agate ring
-Lemke reel seat from Ron at Southwest Custom Rods
-The grip is a full wells with 1/8" gaps between rings.

I'm really digging the grip. I did one like this only a half wells on my 4 weight glass rod, and I love how it feels. No idea how it will stand up over time, but if feels pretty solid. If chipping becomes a problem I'll probably just rebuild the grip.

Thanks for looking!

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Re: Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: Roger Templon (---.aoo.pa.atlanticbb.net)
Date: July 20, 2016 05:29PM

I looked! Classy looking design! Very nice fit & finish! What thread did you use for the invis wraps?

Rog

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Re: Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: Dave Gallenberger (---.mmlkcmtc01.com.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 20, 2016 06:16PM

Thank you Roger.

I use Gossamer Silk thread in white since every other white/natural silk I've tried from other manufacturers has a milky or a slight tint to it. The Gossamer comes out nice every time for me.

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Re: Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: Mat Peirce (72.50.244.---)
Date: July 21, 2016 10:15AM

That is an excellent example of great workmanship! I really like the handle design - well done

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Re: Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: July 21, 2016 10:39AM

Very nice job That is out side the box for sure

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Epic 686 in nude with gaps in the grip, clear wraps
Posted by: Dave Gallenberger (---.mmlkcmtc01.com.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 22, 2016 01:19PM

Thanks guys!

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