Spalted maple fly rod grip

[knowltoh]

A few weeks ago, I came across some beautiful spalted maple. I have turned a number of fly rod grips from wood, but never with the degree of spalting this has. It was fairly difficult to turn, but after a lot of CA glue and patience I was able to complete it. Now I need to build another fly rod.

 

[Chatham PenWorks]

Beautiful work. Are you going to be building the complete rod, or selling this to someone else? I'd love to see the complete rod.

 

[gdurfey]

I can help you re the fly rod building; Just ship me that beautiful grip and I will put it on one of the rods I need to build this winter!!

looks great!!!!

 

[Fishinbo]

Your spalted maple looks stunning, like those pretty grains and your finish is flawless. Fantastic fly rod grip, great job!