North Fork Composites Approved Builders Wall of Fame

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North Fork Composites Approved Builders Wall of Fame

Post by Cal » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:54 am

We were up at North Fork Composites over the weekend and saw first hand, their Approved Builders Wall of fame. It's difficult to see in this photo, but near the top (fourth one down), one rod caught my eye as the craftsmanship and detailing looked familiar. I pulled it down for a look and sure enough, it was our very own Mattman's stick. Jon Bial, Gary Loomis's partner at North Fork immediately commented, that stick is the class of the bunch. I'm sure he's now embarrassed and totally mortified, but I had to share the comment. ;) ... Way to go Mattman! =D>
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Post by SPAZ » Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:24 pm

Nice! I think that was the first rod to ever get approved by NFC. As always nice work Mattman.
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Post by dhottle » Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:52 pm

SPAZ wrote:Nice! I think that was the first rod to ever get approved by NFC. As always nice work Mattman.

Yes Matt was and is number one.
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Post by daiwa lunatic » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:15 pm

Mattman is the best, if not one of the best out there, He's very helpfull in helping others about his works everybody knows it here, and I always look forward to seeing more works from him, more power Mattman. =D> =D> =D>
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Post by zodiak311 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:27 pm

"Holy, another priceless custom, Mattman!" =D>
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Post by Tokugawa » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:38 pm

=D> =D>

Mortified! :lol: :lol:
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Post by dragon1 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:03 pm

Kudos and many congratulations to Matt...and yes, he was the first! =D>
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Post by Ryan808 » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:53 pm

Good deal Matt.... Hopefully ill get a chance to go up there soon and see it in person.

On a side note it was nice meeting you Cal, sorry we couldn't put you on fish last weekend; it was too dam cold...
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Post by phiten » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:00 pm

DISTINGUISHED should be the word =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
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Post by Bronzeye » Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:13 am

Congrats! So glad you're one of us.
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Post by Mattman » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:59 am

Cal wrote: I'm sure he's now embarrassed and totally mortified
Correct. :oops:

Cal wrote: Way to go Mattman! =D>
Thank you.


Thank you to all. I appreciate the support.
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Post by tman » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:09 pm

Matt is definitely a stud. But I think you guys are discounting a lot of great builders out there.

I know of at least one builder on there that builds some pimp stuff.

Anyways, cool I'm jealous. I would love to get into that facility and play with their graphite. Nice report.
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