Newest rod build.

WaffleJaw · 03-24-10, 02:10 PM

Built this for a friend of mine to his specs...Its a 7'6 Heavy/Fast Rainshadow rod...Fugi ACS seat,Fugi Alconite guides,EVA grips...Well ya'll know my style

.....He wanted the rod in a bright green,with ''Team Llunker'' on it...He hadnt seen it yet...I think he'll like it!.....He better!!

.haha

Lot of overcast today,so the pics were taking inside...my lighting was horrible.

islandbass · 03-24-10, 02:36 PM

Nice work, WJ!!!! If that were a darker shade of green, I'd call it my Green Lantern rod. I think your thread wrapping is spot on.

WaffleJaw · 03-24-10, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandbass

Nice work, WJ!!!! If that were a darker shade of green, I'd call it my Green Lantern rod. I think your thread wrapping is spot on.

Thanks IB,..The thread work is getting there man,Im always finding helpful ways to get them a little bit neater/cleaner...Haha,Green Lantern rod....I like it!..Yea I really like this green alot!!.Its gudebrod NCP Spring Green...Its really bright before the epoxy.

Jrob78 · 03-24-10, 03:17 PM

Turned out awesome!! I would have never picked spring green in a million years but it looks freaking great! I really need to broaden my color horizons.

Solid work, nice job! I'm sure he's gonna love it.

bassboogieman · 03-24-10, 03:25 PM

Sharp looking rod, got some talent there bud. I especially like the tiger wrap on the handle - - - - - can I send you about 18 rods to have that done? LOL, the shipping would be a deal killer.

BigBassin144 · 03-24-10, 03:31 PM

Once again, AWESOME WORK!

I really love your tiger wraps and the under wraps on the guides make it look very nice. Like Jrob, I probably would have never chosen that color green, but it does look great! I'm sure your friend will love it.

BB

BassinNC · 03-24-10, 05:37 PM

Looks great waffle... You have a gift

WaffleJaw · 03-24-10, 07:02 PM

I got a little slammed at work...But thanks guys for all the kind words and support...This was by far the most challenging rod (almost to the point where I was regretting taking it on) ..It was out of the norm for me...The blank diameter towards the butt is almost as wide as a nickel!

The rod started off as a 7'10 that I cut down to 7'6...and I had the hardest time finding components to fit it right...I actually had to hand file the winding checks to get them to fit in front of the grips!!.....but Im very pleased with the outcome!
Its near perfect balance,and still feels light for it monsterous size!

Bassboss · 03-24-10, 07:08 PM

Damn waffle, looks like amazing! Hope he likes it!

btw, congrats on your second (?) sale!

BigBassin144 · 03-24-10, 08:20 PM

Waffle, some of those larger diameter rods can be a pain. My old flipping stick was so wide, we bought the largest Fuji ECS reel seat they had, and had to ream it out more to get it to go one far enough, lol.

It really does look great though.

BB

CMorg · 03-24-10, 08:31 PM

I agree with everyone here man. You do some really good work. I will send you a rod blank someday to build for me....

Bubba_Bruiser · 03-24-10, 08:50 PM

So you finally got it to stick hahahahahaha. Awesome work Waffle. I finally finished my rebuild. I will post some pics when I get back home next week.

CiK · 03-25-10, 08:13 PM

Awesome job man! How did you like that Rainshadow blank compared to the other blanks you have built on?

keithdog · 03-26-10, 06:57 AM

That looks great Waffle! He's going to love that rod. Nice work!

Vegasspider · 03-26-10, 10:08 AM

Looks to be another super nice stick again...

If he's not happy of course you know where you can send it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Built this for a friend of mine to his specs...Its a 7'6 Heavy/Fast Rainshadow rod...Fugi ACS seat,Fugi Alconite guides,EVA grips...Well ya'll know my style

.....He wanted the rod in a bright green,with ''Team Llunker'' on it...He hadnt seen it yet...I think he'll like it!.....He better!!

.haha

Lot of overcast today,so the pics were taking inside...my lighting was horrible.

WaffleJaw · 03-26-10, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiK

Awesome job man! How did you like that Rainshadow blank compared to the other blanks you have built on?

Thanks again guys for all the compliments!!..

Cik,I havent built on much else to really compare them to...Because Im still new at this,I do plan on shopping different blanks to see what the differences are.....But in the two RS blanks that Ive used....I absolutely love em!!!!....Even this one being a Hvy rod at 7'6 still feels light,sensitive and easy to handle.

BigBassin first steered me in thier direction when I got started...I did a toooooon of research on rod boards and the Batson website (maker of RS blanks)....Not a single bad thing was ever said about them...The whole idea behind these blanks were to be sold for rodbuilders to make a living..High performance blank at a low cost...I think they succeeded.

I still want to try the MHX line of blanks..Im willing to bet between to two companies,you cant go wrong.

Bob Smith · 03-26-10, 07:48 PM

I've got a friend in TExas who builds custom rods and she does a lot of Rainshadow blanks for some of her high end customers. While I haven't fished with any (Yet), I did notice that they are super light and appear to be real quality blanks.

Check out some of her work

http://www.rdlwebs.com/ladyrodbuilde...ialty_rods.htm

1/4 stick · 03-26-10, 09:28 PM

That Rod lloks great WaffleJaw!

WaffleJaw · 03-29-10, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Smith

I've got a friend in TExas who builds custom rods and she does a lot of Rainshadow blanks for some of her high end customers. While I haven't fished with any (Yet), I did notice that they are super light and appear to be real quality blanks.

Check out some of her work

http://www.rdlwebs.com/ladyrodbuilde...ialty_rods.htm

Haha,Yea Mary Lou is on a local Tx forum that I also play on..She's does great snakeskin work!! and is very helpful in rodbuilding

Cavs1123 · 03-29-10, 04:05 PM

That is one great lookin rod!

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03-24-10, 02:10 PM	#1
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Newest rod build. Built this for a friend of mine to his specs...Its a 7'6 Heavy/Fast Rainshadow rod...Fugi ACS seat,Fugi Alconite guides,EVA grips...Well ya'll know my style.....He wanted the rod in a bright green,with ''Team Llunker'' on it...He hadnt seen it yet...I think he'll like it!.....He better!!.haha Lot of overcast today,so the pics were taking inside...my lighting was horrible. Attached Thumbnails __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

03-24-10, 02:36 PM	#2
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	Nice work, WJ!!!! If that were a darker shade of green, I'd call it my Green Lantern rod. I think your thread wrapping is spot on. __________________ ARX "If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." Doug Larson (Shimano 2005 Reel Catalog)

03-24-10, 03:31 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Once again, AWESOME WORK! I really love your tiger wraps and the under wraps on the guides make it look very nice. Like Jrob, I probably would have never chosen that color green, but it does look great! I'm sure your friend will love it. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-24-10, 05:37 PM	#7
BassinNC BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: albemarle, NC Posts: 788	Looks great waffle... You have a gift __________________ 138 bass in 2K10. Biggest 4LBS 14oz.

03-24-10, 03:17 PM	#4
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Turned out awesome!! I would have never picked spring green in a million years but it looks freaking great! I really need to broaden my color horizons. Solid work, nice job! I'm sure he's gonna love it.

03-24-10, 03:25 PM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Sharp looking rod, got some talent there bud. I especially like the tiger wrap on the handle - - - - - can I send you about 18 rods to have that done? LOL, the shipping would be a deal killer.

03-24-10, 07:02 PM	#8
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	I got a little slammed at work...But thanks guys for all the kind words and support...This was by far the most challenging rod (almost to the point where I was regretting taking it on) ..It was out of the norm for me...The blank diameter towards the butt is almost as wide as a nickel! The rod started off as a 7'10 that I cut down to 7'6...and I had the hardest time finding components to fit it right...I actually had to hand file the winding checks to get them to fit in front of the grips!!.....but Im very pleased with the outcome! Its near perfect balance,and still feels light for it monsterous size! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

03-24-10, 07:08 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Damn waffle, looks like amazing! Hope he likes it! btw, congrats on your second (?) sale! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-24-10, 08:20 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Waffle, some of those larger diameter rods can be a pain. My old flipping stick was so wide, we bought the largest Fuji ECS reel seat they had, and had to ream it out more to get it to go one far enough, lol. It really does look great though. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-24-10, 08:31 PM	#11
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	I agree with everyone here man. You do some really good work. I will send you a rod blank someday to build for me....

03-24-10, 08:50 PM	#12
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	So you finally got it to stick hahahahahaha. Awesome work Waffle. I finally finished my rebuild. I will post some pics when I get back home next week. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

03-25-10, 08:13 PM	#13
CiK BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 221	Awesome job man! How did you like that Rainshadow blank compared to the other blanks you have built on?

03-26-10, 06:57 AM	#14
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	That looks great Waffle! He's going to love that rod. Nice work!

03-26-10, 07:48 PM	#17
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	I've got a friend in TExas who builds custom rods and she does a lot of Rainshadow blanks for some of her high end customers. While I haven't fished with any (Yet), I did notice that they are super light and appear to be real quality blanks. Check out some of her work http://www.rdlwebs.com/ladyrodbuilde...ialty_rods.htm __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

03-26-10, 09:28 PM	#18
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	That Rod lloks great WaffleJaw! __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

03-29-10, 04:05 PM	#20
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	That is one great lookin rod! __________________ Tom

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