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The story...

I was contacted via the website by a very nice Canadian gentleman to build a CTS Affinity 15' float rod.  He specified a stealth look to the rod's wraps, but a truly unique and custom handle/reelseat assembly.  The entire process went very smoothly (except one hiccup) as we covered all the bases and I double checked a few nuances of certain areas.  Once it was finalized, the build got underway.  And, thanks to Tony, near disaster was averted when it was noticed that I had flipped the fore and aft grips in the preliminary photos.  He asked, "You know that I want the foregrip to be longer, right?!"  Ummm, sure I do Tony!  Truthfully, I had forgotten of the "Canadian Flip" that I refer to as the "BC Style Float Grip" and was very thankful that he posed the question.  I strive to be perfect, but realistically...it is always going to be something to be driven toward achieving and never ultimately reached.  This could have been a very time consuming and costly mistake that I'm grateful never occurred!  So, moving on, back to the handle--- As the handle was completed and Tony OK'd the photos, I came across a new method of guide wrapping called the "olive branch" and was impressed by its elegance.  I shot an email out with several photos attached and asked if he would be agreeable to amping up the look of the guidewraps from stealth to what I would consider decked out?  This was my first attempt and the possibilities that this new style of trimbanding affords are endless.  My next three builds lined-up will all involve this style of wrap in varied arrays and configurations.  I can't wait to see how they come out.  If this wrap is any indication, the customers should be as impressed as I am.  

With this rod, the adventure ends, but another awaits my attention....