Latest from Hotrodz of Burien.....

[Bambooflyguy]

I just finished a 7’ two piece 4/5 wt Granger Hotrod for my friend Chris. It has a stiffer dry fly action, darkened cane, fiberglass ferrule, vintage agate stripper, lite snake guides, red wraps with black trim, Granger shaped grip and a vintage down locking metal reelseat similar to Granger’s.

 

[Chris M]

And I can't wait to get my hands on it.

 

[PhilR]

Looks real nice, Steve!

 

[Kado]

That flamed blank is an eyecatcher! I wonder if that adds to the quickness of the rod. As always, beautiful work Steve.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Mark, it’s not flamed but stained.

 

[RCF]

Paying homage in a more modern way. Nicely done.

Chris, fish it and enjoy. Let everyone know how it fishes please.

 

[Chris M]

Meet up with Steve and friends Wednesday at a lake between us and fished my new Hot Rod.
Its a very handsome rod matching the Granger Champions that I have. The workmanship is superb. It scales at 4.0 oz and is my first 7 foot bamboo. Its faster than my Grangers but not up to a graphite . Took no time to adjust to the 7 foot. The rod handled feisty 18 inch rainbows as well as good feel with 8 inch Brookies. It was very windy so I used a WF5F Slyk and it felt great. On a calmer day I might try a 4 wt. Nice flex into the butt section, no ferrule dead spot, and guide spacing is spot on. There is good power and I can cast a dry fly as far as I need or want to, after all I still want to see the fly on the water. I'm not a great caster but this rod might even make me look good. I like it a lot and this rod will stay in the family after I'm gone. Thanks ever so much Steve.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

My pleasure Chris! It did look at home in your hands.....and the first ya-hooooo fish on was priceless!