Well I just got off the phone with Earl and I wanted to congratulate him on his Grandson State record and then he told me the words I wanted to hear. It was “YOUR ROD” that he caught the State record on. The rod was a 6’ light action rod that I had built for Earl about 2 years ago for trout. I have to tell ya this is great, I have built a lot of rods but this one is now special. Earl also told me that little Earl’s fish is now at Bass Pro and it is in Quarantine and will be displayed in the small tank after 30 days. He also told me that Little Earl will be getting a replica of his fish from BP. Little Earl did shed some tears when the guy at Bass Pro took his fish but after he was told that he could come back and see it anytime he wants he was OK. I’m very excited about this and in fact Earl just order 4 more rods 2 for him 1 for his wife and one for Little Earl. I just had to brag a little I hope you guys don’t mind….