I made my second fly rod grip tonight. I followed the same basic pattern as my first grip - a modified RHW grip. However, I left the front end of this grip a little larger in diameter than before. I also moved the "saddle" a little more aft. These were mostly just experiments - trying to get a better feel for what I like in a grip. I think this one came out fairly well. I used 400 grit sandpaper at the end for a nice soft feel.
This grip has some burl cork in it. I like the color the burl cork adds to the grip as well as the patterning it brings. I'll definitely use burl cork again in future grips.
I made my first grip last week while sitting at the kitchen table. You may notice from these pictures that I moved outside to sand this this grip down. For some reason I just didn't feel like having to clean up all the cork dust from the kitchen again.
3 comments:
Your fishing hobby has taken a new road - from tank viewing and catching to construction. Great job on the grip. I can hardly wait to see your finished rod.
Both of those grips look great. Its hard to say which one I'd like better without being able to hold them, but I definately like to look of that burl cork mixed in there. Hopefully you'll have in done when you come up to Utah. Maybe I can help you reach some of your 2009 goals.
-Michael
I like the look of the second grip. I bet your pretty excited to actually use it. I think it is neat to actually get to use something that you worked on. Can't wait to hear about the first fishing trip with it.
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