Juan's new weapon

When Juan took one of the top spots in last years AOTY, he won a custom rod from yours truly.  Finally had the chance to build it.

Turned out to be one of those rods that I wish I could keep... I guess that's why I put Juan's "handle" (Mako 1) on it... so I'd be forced to set 'er free. 

Hope you enjoy it Juan... sorry I couldn't get it to you earlier.

Probably will be my last build for a while... starting an MBA program next week that I expect will severely impact my spare time for the next 18 months. 

Good golly, she is a beauty! 

Best of luck in your MBA program.  Hopefully you'll still be able to get on the water every now and again for sanity's sake.

Amazing! Good luck with the MBA program.

-Brian G

Kunzee you gonna start your own high end rod company?  That rod looks to nice to fish with.

Beautiful work as usual KZ! Good luck on the education. The profits from bettering ones self will run wide and deep!
 Randall

The ab inlay is really sweet Erik. Nice job, as per usual!

WOOOOOW   I'd almost be afraid to use one like that.   Probably would double tether it to the yak!

beautiful rod kz, that ab inlaid is really cool, cameron

That rod looks to nice to fish with.

Nah!  They always look better with a few battle scars... it's just a fishing rod after all.

KZ, you out did yourself again! Juan is going to love it!

WOOOOOW   I'd almost be afraid to use one like that.   Probably would double tether it to the yak!

HT and I are both recipients of Erik's masterpieces. Functional artwork is what I am calling them. I too was afraid to take it out on the kayak but Patrick has a rule...no relics. My prize has landed some beautiful fish including halibut, sturgeon, yellowtail and wsb. During one wsb hit my ram tube base snapped off and the rod shot straight into the water but thanks to the leash it was saved....so was the fish.

Congratulations again Juan as that fishing rod is loaded with great fishing karma!

Excellent detail work, Erik. Art that you can fish with, what else could anyone ever want? Congrats Juan!

That Juan fellow, he's a lucky dude to be the recipient of that rod!

KZ, that is beautiful piece of work ya did there. A true masterpiece!! I wish you the best in your pursuit for MBA my brother.

Mako1, congrats on winning this beauty. Hope this rod brings you great memories of a lifetime!!

OMFG, that is friggin BEAUTIFUL...

thats an awsome rod, very nice work.