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FishinXJ's rod (Read 172 times)

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FishinXJ's rod
Jul 27^th, 2010, 4:57pm

Since Shane posted Jailbreak, Natives & Bamboo (http://www.kernriverflyfishing.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1280159700) featuring "Gentle Whisper" I thought it was time for some close ups. Shane knew exactly what he wanted and it shows in the rod design. Rod is rated as a 4wt., but I am betting it will throw a 3 just as well. Very slow flowing action.

Yellow banded Agate

Custom made Maple Burl reel seat by Theophilus

Engraved butt cap so we can't steal the rod from him

Antique Gold silk wraps with Java brown trim.

"Gentle Whisper"

www.renaissanceflyrods.com

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Re: FishinXJ's rod
Reply #1 - Jul 27^th, 2010, 5:37pm

Yes! It's a beauty Cheesy

Named her Gentle Whisper after a reference to God in the Bible and it sure lives up to it's name! So quiet and gentle but still has a backbone. I've tried 3wt DT and 4wt WF lines and it throws both very gracefully, much further than anticipated, and more than you need. The whole rod flows from the old school cork grip design to the tip. Simple and clean is what I like but Pete took it to another level with his eye for colors and putting it all together!

Thanks Pete!

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"After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper"

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twistedfisher Member Posts: 64 Gender:	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #2 - Jul 27^th, 2010, 5:40pm Sure is a beautiful job as usual pete your a artest I realy like the colors
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CopperDropper Silver Member Who's really hooked .... me or the fish? Posts: 188 Gender:	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #3 - Jul 27^th, 2010, 9:09pm Pete - As always, another beautiful example of working art. Shane - Any chance you'll let anyone else cast that beauty? Congrats to both of you. Gary
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BradW Platinum Member Posts: 602 Gender:	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #4 - Jul 27^th, 2010, 10:01pm All I can say is "SWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTT!!!!!! Love the color wraps. Brad
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Swanee Platinum Member KRFF & SSFF Posts: 556 Gender:	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #5 - Aug 8^th, 2010, 10:42pm I'm jealous Shane! Can I borrow that for striper fishing this fall??????????? Swanee
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Richard_Cullip Diamond Member Posts: 2256 Gender:	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #6 - Aug 11^th, 2010, 6:49am Nice, really nice!
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bluefish Gold Member Posts: 443	Re: FishinXJ's rod Reply #7 - Aug 11^th, 2010, 6:54pm Incredible rod, that one is blessed. Beautiful work. Charlie
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