Fly tiers do it, rod builders do it, so how about...

[landrodz?]

I just got two kits in the mail - I will keep the first one and swap the second one. I have some ideas - and I plan on making a reel for the guy who talked me into building my first rod. So after the first two I plan on trying some stuff!!

[eclecticguy]

Oops, Amabilis emailed me today to point out that he signed up for the swap and wanted to participate! I must have missed his post, but it is there! So, we have 6 swappers altogether! Swap On!

cheers
Michael

[landrodz?]

Well I have not started yet, but I am picking up a drill press tomorrow - so I will be starting very soon. i plan on doing both reels at once, and I think I will get some help from my dad and his tools. I am looking forward to getting started. i had a few fly rods I had to finish before I started.

[landrodz?]

I am not sure I am going to be able to make it by March 1 - I have had some work and family matters that have taken up most of my time. How is everyone else doing on their reels?

[eclecticguy]

I'm getting close to finishing up mine. We could consider a few week extension if that would help?

cheers,
Michael

[magdaddy]

Sounds like a great idea. I am just now hooking up with your site and store. Have ordered your book and hope to be building reels real soon. If you decide to have this again next year, I hope to soon have some experience, I would like to sign up then.
Thanks
Magdaddy (aka Bob Hodges)

[eclecticguy]

Welcome aboard Bob! You will indeed be building reels soon! Once the book is out and more and more people get involved, there could conceivably be several swaps a year! After the first wave of reels "by the book" is complete, I am sure everyone will be branching out and making their own modifications and enhancements. That's when it will get really fun!

cheers,
Michael

[fishinbub]

I'm interested in joining your next swap. Just let us know when!

[eclecticguy]

Will do. This one is coming close to the end. I think there was some interest in extending the deadline to mid March. My reel is complete but I want to hold off posting photos until others are done!

cheers,
Michael

[magdaddy]

Good Day all,
Michael, received my book today, "The Reelsmith's Primer" and I like what I see so far. Expect to spend the weekend going over words of wisdom concerning the making of fly reels. Really excited about starting. Thanks for the new hobby...