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