Finally was able to fish....

Work and family have limited the fishing lately but it sure was nice to get out on the water.

Headed out with a friend of mine to do a little fishing. The plan was to hit some spots on the way to the flats as there was a flood tide later in the afternoon. Went 2 for 4 on the reds with a couple of really nice fish in the 8-10lb range.

The flats never materialized like it should of as the wind was out of the west. The water never made it........so neither did the fish! We saw a few and had a couple of shots but the fish stayed in the thick grass.

CCA Banquet 2010 - 9' 7wt 4 Piece

Here is a rod I did for tonights CCA Banquet in Mt. Pleasant SC. These Matrix are great blanks for the money and have a nice fast action to them. I love the Fuji guides and the fly line will shoot right through them.

Blank: American Tackle Matrix 9' 7wt 4 piece
Guides: Fuji Stainless
Reel Seat: American Tackle Window
Grip: Regular, Red Burl and Burnt Cork
Thread Color: Garnet with Silver Trim

Thanks for looking,
Chris

Barry's SC State Flag Rod

Here is a rod I built for a gentleman I met through a fly fishing forum. We eventually went fishing together and had a good time. He wanted a rod to commemorate the great state of South Carolina. He also happens to be a rabid USC Gamecock fan!! The alignment dots represent a stack of cannonballs that you would see on the battery in Charleston, SC. Imo.....the reel seat makes the rod. The palmetto tree and crescent moon were well done by Les. Here are the particulars:

Blank: American Tackle Matrix Black 9' 7wt 4 piece
Guides: Fuji CLAG and wire guides
Reel Seat: Les Freidborg special
Grip: Regular and Blue Burl Cork
Thread: Dark blue with silver accents