Fiberglass blank and fly rod project ( Part II )

The translucent yellow blank was left to dry for 2 days before I started working only. First was the preparation of the cork grip ..

Lathed a simple fly grip for this rod.

 I was inspired by Kabuto, a renowned Japanese fly rod maker. His rods are meticulously crafted. 

I preferred this rod to be simple and finding the colors of wrapping thread was easy.

And this is the outcomes..

I have coated a thinned layer of epoxy over the threads and I will be finishing it off with a couple coating of spar polyurethane.

And, the reel seat is yet to be fixed  ....