My retirement present to myself

[bassboogieman]

Finally arrived today.  Wish I would have had it last week for the Potomac trip.  My first custom rod, and I had it built to pair with a Pflueger Patriarch XT reel. 


It's built on a Gary Loomis North Fork Composite IM series blank.  7'0" MH/fast action.


Titanium frame micro guides, my first micro guide rod.  Can't wait to fish with it.


Even has my "name" on it.


Built by Walker Nelson of Texas.


Overall a very light rod and has excellent balance when paired with the Patriarch XT.

[fishinjim]

Don't throw it out of the boat.
;D

[bassboogieman]

It'll float.......................... ;D  But NO DAVE I'M NOT GONNA TEST IT! >:(

[Pillager]

yeah, but can you catch a fish yet?  if not it's the most expensive wall decoration you've bought to date.   ;D

[bassboogieman]

I had the second lunker at the Potomac on Saturday  ::) that means as much as nothing.  
Yeah, I've been catching, not so much on my mind now-a-days, life is much more relaxed. ;D
And my most expensive, fishing related wall hanging to date would be the white marlin in the family rooom - BY FAR!  ;D ;D

[Pillager]

or the boat...

[bassboogieman]

Gheezzz Dave, you're getting as bad as Doc in being able to remember your own previous thoughts and statements.
I can't hang MY boat on the wall, maybe an alum. boat would work, but not my 'toon.  ??? ;D ;D

[Pillager]

you just need really big molly bolts, and a heavier wall.

[archery1]

a guy over in rothesville build some nice custom rods also.. i can get contact info if anyone is interested ? it is close to lititz and brownstown