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Winter Projects - My Rod Builds
Hey everybody! I finally had a chance to snap some photos of my winter projects. I wish I could get better at both, rod building and taking pictures.
Anywhooo, the first rod is a drop shot rod I built on a Batson RainShadow RX8+S822.5 blank. I built it with cork handles, fuji reel seat, and fuji alconite guides (K series and #4 micros). This is my 4th rod, and to date, the best I have built. I am really happy about this rod and can't wait to get her wet. Here are some pics. The second rod is a crankbait rod I built on a Batson RainShadow EGlass GCB70M blank (small shallow running cranks). I built it with cork handles, fuji reel seat, and fuji #4 micros. This rod has a sister but I didn't take any pictures of her. I built it exactly the same, but she was on a GCB710MH (large deep diving cranks). Here are some pics of the 7 footer. I still have some work to do to get better at applying the finish and applying the decals, but overall.........I am really happy with the progress. I am building another Batson RainShadow RX8+ now for Senkos. I am impressed with those blanks for sure. Hope all is well with everybody! Tony Last edited by CiK; 02-04-11 at 04:10 PM. |
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Sorry for the large pictures. Not sure how to do thumbnails. :-(
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Very, Very Nice work bud. I am impressed with your work... it shows...
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Looking good Tony!!..The larger pics the better imo....I like that thread you used alot!
Did you use the NGC system on the spinning rod for spacing by chance? Logo is rocking as well,nice work sir!
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love em man. absolutly LOVE EM!!!
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Those beauties looks awsome man! Bet they feel great in your hands!
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Thanks guys! I can't wait to get them out and try them out. Come on Spring!!!
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I am anxious to see how the K Series guides work out though.......especially when casting. They will get a work out on that Senko rod I am building. Tony |
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The K series have 10mm-4mm (BKTAGS)..Their not the tall leg,but should work just fine.
http://www.mudhole.com/BKTAG-Spinnin...Rod-Tip-Guides I like the K series,just could never get locking wraps to look clean with the frame design...Thats why I havent used the 4mm guides yet.
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Great work man, they look sweet! I agree that the bigger the pictures the better as well. Bigger pictures help the old fogies like bamabassman hahaha.
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Nice work Tony! Both rods look really clean! Is that Fishhawk Variegated thread on the spinning rod? We will have to compare notes, I'm building a finesse casting rod on a RX8 822.5 blank. I've heard nothing but good things about them.
Really nice work! I hope they provide you with a lot of good fishing!
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Yep, its the variegated thread. From the first time I saw it, I knew I wanted to try it. Thats about all the bling I will do, if you want to call that bling. Send me a note about your 822.5 when you get the time. |
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The rod and new logo look awesome Tony! I have 6 or 7 spools of the varigated thread too, but I haven't used it on a build yet. I did some test tiger wraps with it though, and it came out looking pretty good. That #4 makes that blank look like a broom stick hahahaha. Give us a report when you get to fish them.
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That ain't funny Bama just a pup!!!!!!!
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Nice job man, thats a very sharp rod!
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