Hello
Check out this article written about one of my many rod series.
Tight Lines and Series Loops
Andy M

www.flyfishohio.com/Garcia_2070_Reproduction.htm

Hello
I am sorry for this generic nature of this message but I need to send this notice to several people.
I am pleased to inform you that the 7' Sceptre Fly Rod series is underway.
The first rod will be delivered 01/27/08.
The reason I am contacting you is because you asked to be put on my list for one of these rods.
The list has outgrown the supply .
So I am letting the first 20 people know the rods are currently in process and when your name comes up I will contact you and let you know your rod is next.
About 5 days in advance of completion.
If you are unable to purchase the rod when your name comes up or when your rod has been completed you will be moved to the bottom of the list.
If all the rods are sold before I get back to your name you will be contacted and informed that you will not be able to get one of the rods.
I do not accept deposits and I have good reason for this in the past I have taken deposits on rods and had them sit in my shop for years before they were paid for.
When your rod is finished I contact you, you pay I send your rod simple.

Now for the details you have all been waiting for !
I ask you to please keep these details to yourselves as I really don't want everyone that has purchased one of these blanks to copy my Rod Series.
Unfortunately this has happened in the past and it really isn't fair to me and all the time I have put into my Series to make them special .

I have spent considerable time testing different guide styles,sizes and spacing to assure these rods will perform to their optimum potential .
Others have done static testing other forms and methods of determining what is the best guide set and spacing for these blanks includeing the original spacing to determine what is the best formula.
One thing that I have not seen anyone else mention is that fact that these blanks are very progressive actioned by design.
Considering these blanks will handle line sizes from a 3 weight all the way up to a 6 weight must be considered when selecting the guide set and position of the guides on the blank.
As you increase or decrease the line weight the flex curve of the blank changes and thus the natural progression of the power curve of the blank.
This is a very important factor and I assure you this was the main basis for my 100 hours plus of sampling different guides and sizes and placement.
I am not going to give up the guide selection and spacing you will have to see it first hand when you cast your new Sceptre Rod.
I will say the Stripping guide is 10mm with a Ceramic insert, Snake guides are slightly oversize and of fine wire. 7ea .The tip top is Ceramic inserted as well.

I am especially pleased with the custom made down lock German Nickel Silver cork inserted reel seats they are truly beautiful and really set the rod off.
I had the butt caps engraved with 7' Sceptre 3 - 6 Lines.
The reel seats were the most expensive part of the rod build well above the cost of the blank.
Considering the true value of these Blanks/Rods it was money well invested.
The grips are of Portugal's finest cork all hand finished in a modified wells configuration also know as Fenwick Style.
The grips are very comfortable and were my choice considering the progressive nature of the rod.
I used a plain aluminum winding check and simple hook keeper to keep the rods
classic in overall style.
The thread is size A medium brown Guidbrod # 541
The color just enhances the natural color of these blanks really classy .
After over 20 sample color wraps I just kept coming back to the brown.
I must admit I had help with the final choice I showed the samples to several folks and the brown won out.
I am sure you will all agree it was the right choice.
No fancy tipping or bling wraps of different colors just simple and what I call classic class.
A signature wrap at 18" from the butt cap to keep us honest the grip and reel seat are10.5" so you have some reference points measuring your catch.
The wraps are finished with one coat of Permagloss as a lacquer coat as we called it in the past and 1 thin light weight coat of Diamonite thread finish.
This stuff is the best thread finish on the planet forget the rest in my opinion !
It's not an epoxy its a bonding agent very very light weight very flexible ,smooth as glass and will not crack.
To learn more about this product go to www.swiftymfg.com.
The blanks have all been hand polished to bring out the original shine.

The finished rods are weighing in at Aprox 3.2 OZ the blank weight is Aprox 1.9 OZ so you can see I kept the hardware and finish very light.

Rod Storage I am providing a Fly Rod Case with the Old Yankee Rod Smith Logo , 45" long Blue Cordura Covered Rod Tube Split bag design, keeps rod sections apart Lockable zippered top,and a handle for easy carrying.

All the rods will have my Old Yankee rod smiths exclusive fiberglass rod care guide a copy of the 1979 Anglersmail Catalog .
They will all have the maker that's me name scripted along with the series serial number in black on the shaft above the winding check.

The price of the rod is $285.00 that includes shipping,delivery conformation and insurance .If you are outside the lower 48 states additional shipping charges may apply.

The first rod is out at the photographers today, I will be posting pictures of the rod in the Photo section of Fiberglass Fly Rodders forum on Saturday 01/26/08

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I am very excited about this rod series and in some ways I believe it will be the pinnacle of my rod building career .
These rods have such versatility they could very well become your go to rod.

If you have asked to be put on the list and have not yet contacted me with all your contact and shipping information please do so soon.

Thank you for your interest and purchase .

Tight Lines and Sceptre Loops
Andy M