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Fishing rods and golf clubs are a lot alike. They are task specific tools designed for the enjoyment of the user. There is no one all-around club or rod. Differentiation necessitates specialization. (getting kinda deep?)
There are principles of construction regarding guide alignment, spacing, size, and number, that affect the rod's performance. These principles will not be compromised. Anything that restricts the designed characteristics of the blank, negatively impacts its stress bearing capabilities. Therefore, guide wraps, handles, and decorative thread work are kept as small as possible (your light tackle rod will not be a three foot rod on a four foot handle, but your stand-up rod will pull stumps if required). Important details such as dressing the guide feet, proper thread tensioning, and careful finish application, all affect the rod's durability. Several different finishes may be employed, depending on strength and aesthetic requirements (the same with adhesives). Once the construction phase is completed, the decorative process takes over.
There are only a handful of artisans worldwide that can create a full color weave at this level of intricacy. I make my own patterns, and have over 100 patterns for different species and "poses". I can create logos or your personal designs in thread. There are some limitations imposed by my media, but most can be modified.
"I hope you enjoy reviewing some of my work and thank you for sticking with me through this discourse."
y own patterns, and have over 100 patterns for different species and "poses". I can create logos or your personal designs in thread. There are some limitations imposed by my media, but most can be modified. | |
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Fish Stix Philosophy
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requirements imposed by the fishing method, species sought, reel design
& size, line weight, and lure or bait used, dictate that a large number
of variations exist. Next, throw into the recipe, preference in blanks,
guides, handles, colors, and thread design, and you have the ingredients
for a custom rod. At this point, the artisan (or craftsman if you
prefer) assumes the responsibility for creating something truly
special. 
Decorative threadwork is how every builder "signs" his work.
Each should be unique. As a result, I no longer do geometric designs (though admittedly,
the variations are practically endless). The art should be concentrated to avoid the above
mentioned dead spots. I've taken my wife's adage that "simple is elegant",
to heart. That is why I weave, and I hope you'll agree.