| 04 November 2011
(Click Image To Enlarge) Bid on this custom casting rod by Jack Phillips' , available now in the SGF Silent Auction (click here for details)
Expert Rod Crafter, Jack Phillips invites you to a Saturday morning Rod Crafter's Club
The next meeting of the newly-formed club will be November 26th. Plan to enjoy coffee and donuts at 9am ("scrumptious Saturday"), courtesy of Mosquito Creek Outdoors. Sharpen your rod crafting skills and pool your knowledge with other builders. Novices are welcome and will receive plenty of help getting started in the craft.
(Click Image To Enlarge)Guides and guide layout are critical in the structural design and casting ability of any custom rod.
Jack has been building rods for 20 years. He started shortly after Hurricane Andrew, when he was stationed in Miami for many weeks, looking for an after hours activity to help him relax after long days of claims handling. What started as a hobby has evolved into a vocation for Jack, as his skill and love for the craft has continued to grow. (see more of his work at FishermansFriendCustomFishingrods.com)
Jack offers not only his expertise but also the use of top equipment. A Renzetti lathe, drying equipment, and a temperature controlled environment are shared with club members in Jack's shop in Mosquito Creek "Outback". Jack also makes uncommon supplies available to members. He keeps over 200 blanks in stock , including ultralight fly rods, spinning, casting, and blue water rods. Many of these have been gathered over years of rod building and are considered collector's items by those in the know.
(Click Image To Enlarge)Jack's donation to "Cruising for a Cause" charity night includes a "Redfish" 6', spin rod with a Stradic 2500 FI and an extra spool, loaded with 15lb braided Sufix line, ideal for catching snook and redfish of any size. Click here to bid on this item in SGF Silent AuctionThe club plans are to feature guest speakers on topics of interest such as specialty rods for kayak fishing, canoeing, deep water, cork handles, fancy butt wraps. Topics beyond rod crafting will include rod photography, hand crafting jigs, painting lures, and any topic related to fishing and rod building. If you have a particular specialty and want to share this, your specialty can be featured in an upcoming meeting.
Jack's class is a great opportunity to get to know a fine person who not only really knows his craft but also has a heart to build up his community. Two of Jack's latest creations are featured in the 2011 Year End SGF Silent Auction which will culminate in awards at the Cruising for a Cause Charity Night Dec 7th in Ft. Lauderdale. Online bidders do not have to be present, but must have the highest bid to win.
Jack has donated a pair of stunning rods: a crimson 6' "Redfish" spin rod combo with a Shimano Stradic 2500 fi, loaded with 'best of the best' Sufix braided line; plus an emerald Snook 6' casting rod combined with the exciting level wind Abu Garcia
Ambassadeur Inshore Revo LHW reel, also loaded with Sufix best of the
best braided line.
Mosquito Creek Outdoors, is located at 170 S Washington Ave in Apopka. If you have not had an opportunity to visit Mosquito Creek, be sure to look up the Rod – come out and visit this facility. I believe you will be surprised at the caliber of excellence and services offered within Mosquito Creek Outdoors.
For more info, contact: Jack Phillips, Fisherman's Friend, Apopka, FL, phone 407.461.0514
