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Pete · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:00 pm

Since Shane posted Jailbreak, Natives & Bamboo featuring "Gentle Whisper" I thought it was time for some close ups. Shane knew exactly what he wanted and it shows in the rod design. Rod is rated as a 4wt., but I am betting it will throw a 3 just as well. Very slow flowing action.

Yellow banded Agate

Custom made Maple Burl reel seat by theophilus. As the kids say "Its to die for".

Engraved butt cap so we can't steal the rod from him

Antique Gold silk wraps with Java brown trim.

"Gentle Whisper"

RiverRat · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:48 pm

Yes! It's a beauty

Named her Gentle Whisper after a reference to God in the Bible and it sure lives up to it's name! So quiet and gentle but still has a backbone. I've tried 3wt DT and 4wt WF lines and it throws both very gracefully, much further than anticipated, and more than you need. The whole rod flows from the old school cork grip design to the tip. Simple and clean is what I like but Pete took it to another level with his eye for colors and putting it all together!

Thanks Pete!

1Kings 19:12
"After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper"

shane

Darrin Terry · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:24 pm

Very nice work, Pete. I love that agate. Very defined crisp banding in it.

theophilus · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:41 pm

Another sweet rod, Pete. Just a gorgeous harmony of colors. Is that the Sir D 7042 taper?

And the name! Shane, I might sometime ask if i can "borrow" the name for one of my rods. "Gentle Whisper" - fits a light cane rod perfectly ( and one of my most-loved verses too).

Doug

DubL HauL · **Joined:** Sun Jul 27, 2008 4:07 pm **Posts:** 478

classic love the antique looking wraps.

Andy

beachbum · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:28 pm

Beautiful rod! You guys do good work!

Eric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:00 pm

Pete that is a work of Art!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eric

Pete · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:52 am

theophilus wrote:

Another sweet rod, Pete. Just a gorgeous harmony of colors. Is that the Sir D 7042 taper?

And the name! Shane, I might sometime ask if i can "borrow" the name for one of my rods. "Gentle Whisper" - fits a light cane rod perfectly ( and one of my most-loved verses too).

Doug

Doug,
No Sir "D" this time. I went with a Wayne Cattanach 7042. Feels quite a bit softer than a Sir "D". Soft, but man can Shane put out the line with it. Looks like he was born to Bamboo.

Pete

Benny · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:27 am

Beautiful nostalgic look to the rod, very nice work indeed.

stanbery · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:50 am

Pete

Very nice work. Looks great.

Jon

RiverRat · **Posted:** Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:08 am

theophilus wrote:

Another sweet rod, Pete. Just a gorgeous harmony of colors. Is that the Sir D 7042 taper?

And the name! Shane, I might sometime ask if i can "borrow" the name for one of my rods. "Gentle Whisper" - fits a light cane rod perfectly ( and one of my most-loved verses too).

Doug

Hi Doug,

Go ahead!

I told Pete he needs to come up with his Gentle Whisper line of rods! I have 7/8wt rod named Strong Tower for salmon and steelies. Raider and I name all our rods after Bible themes. He uses scriptures and I use names/references of God. I was torn between "Small Voice" and "Gentle Whisper" but GW seemed better for a grass rod.

My rods are built to fish and not hang on the wall so Gentle Whisper will be seeing lots of water. While on the water the names remind me to remember the Lord, take a break, and pray. Makes the day complete.

The reel seat is a work of art. You did an amazing job :rockon:

Thanks again!

shane

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