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    Posted: 14 Dec 2017 at 11:02am
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Here is a new Butt section I am working on for Myself. Still one last coat of epoxy to complete.  Hope to be slaying Snapper and Kingfish soon.

Blank - Kilwell. 7' 2pc 20-200g
Grips CFX - Composites Carbon fibre
Reel Seat - Fuji

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Nice work! I like that locking grip reel seat thingy concept.
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That is some fancy threadwork!
Where did you get the reel seat/ grip lock?
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Thanks.

reel seat is from Mudhole.
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HMMM where has the pic gone? Can anyone else see it?
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Originally posted by smudge smudge wrote:

HMMM where has the pic gone? Can anyone else see it?
 
OK ignore that , it's a video and can see it now Embarrassed
 
Great job btw that binding looks very nice.
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Of course, that's where I bought my fly rod gear- reel seats, guides, cork grips and threads!

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