2023 International Custom Rod Building Expo People's Choice Rod Building Challenge

"Solstice - Midnight Sun"

This rod was built as one of a pair built as entries in the two challenges that are part of the ICRBE (International Custom Rod Building Expo) held in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The challenges are sponsored by American Tackle. As well as being entries into the competitions they are also xmas gifts for my two sons. The rods are collectively named "Solstice"....a midnight sun theme as well as a northern lights theme. This one is for my oldest. Built on a 7 foot 6 inch "mystery blank" built for the challenge and fitted with all American Tackle components it was built with fishing in mind with a healthy dash of thread work as intricate as my current abilities will allow. Looking forward to seeing it on the water.