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these are incredible examples of masterful craftsmanship executed with unsurpassed attention to detail and skill however the most notable impression is one of classic beauty with accents of originality -m.a utah
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hat makes a golden witch split-cane rod unique we use time proven rod tapers many originally designed by lyle dickerson and his contemporaries that we have tweaked to work even better with modern lines you ll be delighted we make our blanks in-house a source of pride and the only way to ensure tight quality control our blank making facility rivals that of any modern maker from the lustrous hand-rubbed reel seat inserts to the highly polished nickel silver hardware to the flawless dipped varnish on the cane itself no other maker exceeds the quality of golden witch when it comes to the details of finishing no runs sags bubbles thread ends dust lint or gnats none of the hobgoblins that plague most cane rod finishes these highly figured walnuts are the stock trade of the custom gunstocking business we acquire the finest cut-offs from the stock carvers pieces displaying intense figuring in the very small space of a reel seat and we use these for our seats extra fancy walnuts are subtle at
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although russ views himself as a craftsman rather than an artist qualifying the title by saying craftsmen become accomplished by repetition while each work an artist does is creative and new there is a touch of both titles in russ his rods are crafts in their functionality but they re art in their elegance for this reason fly fishermen come in swarms to order custom-made rods -chris telesco
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the implements of gooding s trade are proof of his craft s global reach golden witch s catalogs are mailed to fishing aficionados and rod collectors as far away as south africa france and australia -lori meyers central pa magazine
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resentation-grade bamboo fly rods 6 3 for 3/4 wt a fairly quick small stream rod perfect for tricos 6 6 for 3 wt not the shortest but the lightest sweetest creek rod 6 8 for 3 wt w swelled butt a beauty both to behold and to cast at least from an aesthetic standpoint silk lines are a must with this classic 7 0 for 4 wt versatile perhaps the ideal small stream rod the #2 rod 7 6 for 5 wt undoubtedly the most popular rod i make based on lyle dickerson s 7613 we thinned up the butt to work a modern 5 weight line with perfection there is no better first bamboo rod if you re just making the transition from graphite sticks to split cane it s an outstanding all arounder quick for cane while still possessing enviable delicacy with a comfortable progressive action the #1 rod 8 0 for 6 wt a big river trout rod the #3 rod in the series 8 6 for 6/7 wt master bass with this behemoth it s a powerhouse other tapers available upon request we possess an archive of over 100 successful tapers tw
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he ed shenk cricket a 5 6 for 3 or 4 weight one-piece fly rod this one-piece rod is exemplary of the crisp smooth action which can only be achieved through a ferrule-free design an organic continuity from butt to tip this five and a half footer is long enough to precisely work small spring creeks yet short enough that the ferrule-free design does not impinge upon safely transporting the rod to your favorite creek rated as a 3/4 we suggest a 4 weight line to fully load the rod when working close angle at ranges of 30-45 feet and you could download to a 3 weight this progressive taper is delicate without being the least bit feeble strength is imparted by the stiffer butt put the wood to zigging and zagging trout to land them swiftly and release them safely the middle of the rod flexes evenly for comfortable and accurate casting the tip is designed to gently dampen violent strikes thus preserving light tippets carmel colored cane with a hand-rubbed finish a fine diameter reverse half wel
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raphite rods golden witch rods meticulously crafts true custom graphite rods in limited numbers each golden witch rod features the exclusive signature feather inlaytm and your choice of the finest components crafting each rod demands an investment of time that exceeds twenty hours and frequently reaches thirty hours or more efficiency is not the goal approaching perfection is our highly attuned respect for detail is evident in each facet of rod construction design component selection assembly aesthetics finishing and service we are especially proud to announce that golden witch has earned the rare distinction of becoming an authorized r.l winston custom builder even if you should choose to have your fly rod built on another manufacturer s blank you can rest assured that it will be crafted in accord with a new standard a standard that has passed muster with today s most finicky production fly rod company prices from $1500.00 gooding s rods are flawlessly beautiful blending classic aesth
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one true test of craftsmanship is the ability to bring back another master s work estoration services we offer the finest professional restorations our artistic historically accurate workmanship will preserve or enhance the value of your heirloom collectible tackle mint restored we have the ability to bring your tackle back to its original condition right down to matching original flaws like bleed-through on the guide wraps this is the perfect service for wall-hangers and family heirlooms aged restored does only a single aspect of your tackle need restoration we can restore a guide a grip or a reel seat and have the restoration blend in with the current condition of the rest of the rod this is the ideal service for valuable tackle that is for the most part better left as-is this would include most highly collectible tackle.
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amboo explore the potential do you yearn to learn more about bamboo fishing rods come to golden witch for the latest in books videos and classes as well as an ever expanding line of rodmaking tools and components if you get the bug to set up your own rod shop we ve got everything you ll need right down to the expert advice that will help rodmaking classes take your dream of rodmaking through to your first in addition to being a full-time professional complete rod rodmaker and the writer/narrator for the gwt video series russ gooding has written for numerous rodmaking publications including rodcrafter s journal rodmaker magazine hunting fishing collectibles powerfibers get the best of russ s insightful teaching bamboo blank making bamboo rod finishing or graphite rodmaking classes are available each one-week course is offered once per year with three students per class five days long hours great fun please call for more details making bamboo blanks dvd using the methods originally ta
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he ordering process ordering is surprisingly easy in fact a good portion of the folks who receive this catalog will receive it with their deposit receipt after they ve already ordered a rod look over this catalog as you consider your rod order remember these top-shelf accessories our website perhaps even our tool all of which will make your angling experience just that much better and component catalog make notes jot down ideas even make some sketches this will be your custom rod so don t be shy about getting involved in the design phase bougle mark v centenary edition when you re ready to order one of this is a fine piece of equipment in every sense your two scenarios will pan out bamboo rod deserves a reel this fine and there s a you may mail or call in a not much else on which $500.00 deposit which will secure you really ought to hang you a position on the build list your phoenix silk lines and a tentative delivery date then the mark v is made you and russ will schedule a from 6
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mechanicall mechanick handie craft robert cawdry table alphabetical 1604 mechanical a and n a adj i senses relating to manual or practical work 1 of an art trade or occupation concerned with manual work of the nature of or relating to handicraft craftsmanship or artisanship now rare oxford english dictionary third edition draft entry december 2001 russ gooding s · te chnologies incorporated · p.o box 159 p.o box 159 hopeland pa 17533 hopeland pa 17533 717.738.7330 717.738.7330 www.goldenwitch.com www.goldenwitch.com
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