custom rods for groomsmen gifts

  • perch_44
    One step ahead of the Warden.
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    September 30, 2009 at 7:31 pm #1252479

    just wanted to post up some pics of the custom ice rods i had made for the groomsmen in my wedding 9/19. i had to wait until after the wedding, as one of the guys is a member on this site.

    st croix blanks. medium, Extra Fast
    Buckthorn handles, hand turned and laser engraved.
    he also wrapped the guides on himself.

    i forget what kind of wood the grunt tubes were made out of. and they are adjustable from a young to old buck. he also turned and finished the barrels himself from wood stock.

    these were made by Mike Stelzner, who owns/operates C&S Custom Calls in Zumbrota.

    I know BrianK wanted to see the finished product, and thought maybe some of you guys might be interested.

    dandorn
    M.I.N.N.E.S.O.T.A.
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    September 30, 2009 at 7:36 pm #528911

    Nice gifts!!

    Can I be in the next one??

    Just kidding and congrats on the union!!

    Steven Krapfl
    Springville, Iowa
    Posts: 1928
    September 30, 2009 at 7:38 pm #528379

    That would make me a happy groomsman:)

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3051
    September 30, 2009 at 9:02 pm #522602

    Nice!!

    Great craftsmanship

    johnksully
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 678
    September 30, 2009 at 9:20 pm #527778

    Heck of a nice groom!

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3681
    September 30, 2009 at 9:22 pm #525422

    Very nice and congrats to you.

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2786
    September 30, 2009 at 11:24 pm #519821

    Hey Perch I’m getting married next year. Could you send me his info? What do they run to have one made?

    perch_44
    One step ahead of the Warden.
    Posts: 1589
    September 30, 2009 at 11:44 pm #525522

    Quote:

    Hey Perch I’m getting married next year. Could you send me his info? What do they run to have one made?

    his contact info is on his website.

    http://www.cscustomcalls.com/

    best is just to contact him about the price. cause it can fluctuate depending on the prices of the blanks at that time, wood, etc.

    plus, i think he cut me a break on the price due to purchasing so much from him this year, so i don’t want to stick my foot in my mouth on this.

    they are very affordable though. just a little more then the typical “things remembered” gifts that most people get.

    Richard V.
    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Posts: 2595
    October 1, 2009 at 1:05 am #488074

    Those are nice. I feel cheated, I gave my daughter away a few weeks ago and didn’t get anything for her. Well I guess I got a son in law out of the deal.

    Congratulations to you and your wife.

    perch_44
    One step ahead of the Warden.
    Posts: 1589
    October 1, 2009 at 3:24 am #511890

    thanks for the wishes everyone!

    i’m going to have him make me some open water rods for next year. he can put a st croix blank on a custom wood handle for less then $100. the only problem i see, is actually taking it out of the house and using it…

    life1978
    Eau Claire , WI
    Posts: 2786
    October 1, 2009 at 10:13 am #515842

    Sweet. Thanks a lot. I only have 3 grooms man but we all fish so it looks like a great idea. Man I love this site.

    cougareye
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 4143
    October 1, 2009 at 1:48 pm #514654

    Congrats Perch and very nice gifts! The personal touches were great. Your groomsmen will appreciate having something they can use instead of just sitting around the house.

    Eric

    whittsend
    Posts: 2389
    October 1, 2009 at 2:53 pm #509640

    Way cool! I went to a wedding that same day, the groomsmen got DAS BOOT (i.e. beerfest – glass boots)… I thought that was cool too.

    Nice work!!

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