Sage Xi2 12-weight Build

[smallstreams.co.za]

Good lord this is awesome. This is gonna be an awesome customized rod. The rod tube is going to be just as impressive as the rod. Can't wait to see it in progress. HURRY THEM UP WITH THE ROD RINGS!!!!!

Thanks Jason. I really try to embody the "essence" and personality of the rod owner as well as the purpose of the rod into the whole design.

Raising your own levels with every build is what I aim for. Some sticks I do are really hardcore in the sense of being ultra-minimalistc. I'm doing 3 x TXL #000's at the moment, with one of them being a matt, threadless build - talk about minimalistic!!

[AdrianPowrie]

Absolutely AWESOME!

Cant wait to see the finnished rod, sock and tube!
Very nice customizing ideas!

[smallstreams.co.za]

Glad to see someone is building a non-noodle rod. Like the finer touches added.

Thanks GT. This is a beast of a stick, can almost use the butt section as a tube for my #00

Just a comment on the thread - I would use the A as the E is very course and will need more epoxy to get to a smooth finish. I have used A on all my big rods and no there is compromise in strenght - maybe thicker diameter, but you get more wraps with A per mm than E...

I've used E before on a #5 fix, and it looked no different than A. Another option is to double-wrap with A for the additional strength I am looking for. I will look at the effectiveness of the E when doing the wraps, and make a final decision then.

What Ti guides are you getting?

Still trying to source some Ti guides locally and trying to save on another international order, as well as time. If you can help/advise I (and I'm sure Shawn) will really appreciate it.

[HolyGT]

Still trying to source some Ti guides locally and trying to save on another international order, as well as time. If you can help/advise I (and I'm sure Shawn) will really appreciate it.

I am also battling at the moment to get some single foot Ti guides from PacBay, as they are having backorders problems. Should know by next week if it has been resolved.

[smallstreams.co.za]

I am also battling at the moment to get some single foot Ti guides from PacBay, as they are having backorders problems. Should know by next week if it has been resolved.

Thanks GT. If I find a source in SA I will let you know. Not looking for SFG though.

[smallstreams.co.za]

Online sources ...

http://shop4.mailordercentral.com/ho...s.asp?dept=400

https://www.choiceaccessories.com/in...D&ProdID=71266

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...exId=cat410035

The Recoil guides look awesome!!

[ebf]

Mario you doing the embroidery and sandblasting yourself or are you outsourcing that ?

Also what is the plan with the stickers / labels ?

[markdej]

Pure Filth! Absolutely Pornographic...

And I thought this was a family site

Mighty Fine work indeed!

[smallstreams.co.za]

Mario you doing the embroidery and sandblasting yourself or are you outsourcing that ?

Yes, doing this myself. All the logos and art I do myself as well.

Also what is the plan with the stickers / labels ?

Having it done for me, the machines are a bit pricey unless you do 1000 rods a year You jumped the gun a little, but when the build is finished a complete list thanking all parties involved will be posted. Give credit where credit is due.

[srt007]

The rod is going to look awsome Mario, thanks again for building it. Will go by the post office again to see if the foregrip and other pieces has arrived. At home today, booked off by the doc, so will go by in the next hour or so to see if it's there.