(ROD IS DONE!!!!)Fly rod Donation for Wildfly

[stanbery]

I'm all for rainbow wraps. Craig really likes rainbows. Uh....

As long as it has a clown look right
Sweet! Gotta add a little clown love

Sasha
Once I get the blank in my hand I will do a poll on what kind of trim wraps you guys and gals like the best.

Jon

[stanbery]

Parts have been ordered for the build.
The total for parts at this time 132.76. Parts could have been cheaper but I opted for the nice TiChrome guides to match the reel seat.
List of parts
1 Gudebrod Dark Green Nylon Thread, Size A, 100 Yrd 2.35 2.35 Yes
1 Pacific Bay Fly Top CFT - TiChrome 3.95 3.95 Yes
4 Burl Cork Rings - Natural 1/2" x 1 1/4" x .250" ID 0.70 2.80 Yes
6 Burl Cork Rings - RED (Single) 0.70 4.20 Yes
6 Burl Cork Rings - GREEN (Single) 0.70 4.20 Yes
10 Cork Ring with 1 1/4" diameter, 1/2" thick with 1/4" hole 0.45 4.50 Yes
1 U-40 Quick Bond (2 oz.) 6.75 6.75 Yes
3 ATC Snake Fly Guide - TiChrome 1.974 5.92 Yes
5 ATC Snake Fly Guide - TiChrome 2.1315 10.66 Yes
1 Jungle * Inlay Feathers - Small 10.95 10.95 Yes
1 ATC Aluminum Winding Check 1.88 1.88 Yes
1 Arcane Stripping Guide - Moss Agate #10 25.95 25.95 Yes
3 ATC Snake Fly Guide - TiChrome 1.974 5.92 Yes
1 PB Stainless Steel Hook Keeper - TiCH Small 2.15 2.15 Yes
1 ATC Window Seats #12 Titanium/Burl Rosewood 28.60 28.60 Yes
Total was 120.78
Shipping 12.95
Total 130.76
Winston WT 10 foot 4wt blank from flyaddict. Thanks Mark for a great deal on the blank.
Blank 185.00
Grand Total 315.76
Total per person right now is $6.864 with out the rod tube is a not bad at all.

What do you guys think of getting a rod case like this.

Get a rod tube such as this
Product Code: XLRT23
Category: FLY ROD BUILDING
Landmark Rod Tubes
LandMark Aluminum RodTube-2" - 3PC
Don't settle for 2nd best! Heavy walled excellent quality cases with satin finish, knurled, waterproof aluminum cap and padding top and bottom. 2" size is recommended for multi piece rods and larger weight rods with oversize guides.
Price: $29.95
Madison river has this rod tube.
If we get the rod tube for this rod it will be a grand total per person in the amount of
315.76+45(rod tube plus tax and shipping)=$360.76/46=$7.842 per person.

Cost is 29.95 +tax+shipping=$45.00
Or let Craig buy one that he likes?

Jon

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[darrin terry]

I say go ahead and get a tube now. Just get it.

[theokieangler]

agreed

[Eric]

Jon send a email to Winston and see about getting a winston tube. With over 40 guys it will not cost us too much more.
Eric

[RSetina]

Less than $10 each. Go for it Jon.

[Sasha]

I agree just get it. It's not like it is going to up the price that much especially considering how many are pitching in.

[midger]

The rod deserves a tube, but a green Winston one would sure be nice............

[stanbery]

The winston rod case are WAY to much. And the longest they show on their web site is 38"
http://www.winstonrods.com/shop/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WR&Category_Code=C3

Will look for The green tube and let you know.

Jon

[stanbery]

Here is some cases for you guys to look into.
Case or tube needs to be at least 42" long

Couple links for rod cases
http://www.theeveningrise.com/clearcreekrodcases.htm

http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Catalog/Rod-Cases_2/Clear-Creek-Cloth-Rod-Tube
http://shop4.mailordercentral.com/hookh ... er=2000310

http://www.anglersworkshop.com/items.aspx?catid=2183

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat600026_TGP&id=0004280313433a&navCount=3&podId=0004280&parentId=cat600026&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=QZ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat600026&hasJS=true

Custom Rod tube for 39.95
Will have CUSTOM EMBROIDERY that says Craig FFA#1(Fly Fishing Addict #1)
http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Catalog/Rod-Cases_2/Custom-Embroidered-Cloth-Rod-Tube-Green
REC Rod Tubes
http://www.rec.com/html/rodcasealuminum.html

I like the tube that you can leave your reel on the rod
Rod and Reel Cases

http://www.mrfc.com/MadisonRiverShopping/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=ASR0

http://www.flyfishingoutfitters.com/p/s/viewitem.aspx?pid=LUG-SAG-RORE-SIN-103P&retrieve=
http://www.flyfishingoutfitters.com/p/s/viewitem.aspx?pid=LUG-SAG-RORE-DOU
http://frontrangeanglers.com/catalog/scientific-anglers-fly-rod-and-reel-case

Jon

[stanbery]

This is a ridiculously LOW amount for us each to be paying. I'm all for just telling Jon that whatever high-end components he wants to buy, let's just do it collectively. One, Craig deserves nothing less than the best. And two, I think we can each give up an extra grease-laden meal at McDonalds in order to supplement this endeavor. Just thinkin' out loud.

Mike

These are high end parts.
normal guide are around .50. The TiChrome guide are around 2.30.

Posted this on the rod building site looking for a rrod tube
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=22829&st=0#entry151421

Jon

[stanbery]

Up to 45 forum members at this time.

Jon

[RichardCullip]

I'm with the good Dr. Lets go with the high-end stuff. I especially like the idea of a custom embroidered/labeled rod tube.

[briansII]

Cool. Then let's do it with the high-end of the high-end stuff. Love it ! And I'm sure his bigness will love it, too.

And Jon, can't thank you enough for spearheading this great cause. You a flyfisherman above all flyfishermen.

Mike

I'm with the good Dr. Lets go with the high-end stuff. I especially like the idea of a custom embroidered/labeled rod tube.

What they said.

briansII

[Sasha]

I agree let's get the good crap. Honestly if it gets into the 20-40 dollar per person range I am cool with it.