Having access to lots of new rods and reels is wonderful. I almost feel guilty when I look into my "rod room".....almost.

I have a sad story to pass on. About 5 years ago (or so) I built a GL2 1083C just to build. I built it, which is different from other TH custom rods that are built by my father, so it wasn't prefect, but very nice. I took it out one morning in January, and wouldn't you know it, I had the best day steelhead fishing of my life. 24 for 29 in one morning on the Millicoma River. Since that day, the rod has never been left at home, usually landing more fish than my IMX or GL3 rods that I have. I don't know why? I have always told everyone that comes into the shop, that all of the rods are for sale, except that one.

Here is the bad part, while rumaging around in a corn last night looking for a certain rod, I turned around and tripped, breaking the old 1083 above the fore cork. With tears in my eyes I sat down and sulked for over an hour. Even though, it wasn't the most expensive rod I have ever built, it was my favorite, and It will be missed.

I know that through all of this I have learned a valiable lesson. PUT THE RODS BACK IN THE ROD RACK WHEN I AM DONE WITH THEM!!!

Thanks for being part of my threapy.

TH