Rocky Top brings in some pigs

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-28-11, 03:56 AM

Well, since I don't get to fish anymore whawhawha, I figured I could show some pictures from a buddy that caught some nice ones on "Rocky Top" the TN Vols themed rod I built last year.
RT on the bend:

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Cha-Ching 7 lbs

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Another Chunk

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Priceless Photo

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That last photo about made my heart sink. It is an awesome picture none the less, but since I started building I have read countless hours. And this could be considered a form of high sticking. The bend is close to his hand wrapped on the rod. And we know how that adrenaline gets to pumping. If you grip the rod too tight into the bend, it can eventually lead to a failure following a snap, crackle and pop. Just some FYI.
But I hope you enjoy the pictures. At least I know one of my rods held up to the test hahaha. The trip he had that day had a 7, 6, 5 and (4) 3s. All on Rocky Top as he has named her.

keithdog · 02-28-11, 08:03 AM

Hey, the rod looks great in action. I'm sure you enjoyed seing these photos!

Bassboss · 02-28-11, 09:54 AM

Wow, those are some sweet pictures, them nice have not niiice bend to 'em. Good fish too.

btw, that red rod in the bottom, is that one you built too?

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-28-11, 11:30 AM

The rod is the same in all the pictures Boss.

WaffleJaw · 02-28-11, 11:33 AM

Those are some awesome pics Bubba!!..Love the first one!

bassinbob · 02-28-11, 04:28 PM

Great pics of a cool rod in action.

Embrey · 02-28-11, 05:28 PM

nice...i never understand why you see the pros grab their rods like that up way higher than that to get a fish in the boat. ive never had a problem getting one in with my hand where its supposed to be,on the reel.

Bassboss · 02-28-11, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

The rod is the same in all the pictures Boss.

lol, I know that.

The rod in the bottom of the bottom pic. The one on the deck of his boat with the rainbow grips on the reel.

bamabassman · 02-28-11, 06:17 PM

man bubba, awesum pics buddy. nice fish too. i hate the guy though, hahahaha. that is one U-G-L-Y colored rod, BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. kidding of course. you'll be out there soon gary. i know you will.

BigBassin144 · 02-28-11, 07:52 PM

Awesome bubba! Great shots and the rod looks good in action.

I was wondered about that high sticking though too...

BB

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-28-11, 10:15 PM

I tried to explain to him the ending results and he told me he has always done it. I guess his cup of luck runneth over. But at least I have pics if he comes to me with a 2 piece hahahaha. All I can say is I can put a ferrule in it for a small fee hahahaha.

BigBassin144 · 02-28-11, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

I tried to explain to him the ending results and he told me he has always done it. I guess his cup of luck runneth over. But at least I have pics if he comes to me with a 2 piece hahahaha. All I can say is I can put a ferrule in it for a small fee hahahaha.

Or build him a new one for a slightly larger fee!

BB

WatterBoy · 02-28-11, 10:37 PM

Sweeeeeeet fish for your buddy, Bubba! The Rocky Top rod comes through...

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-28-11, 10:51 PM

I already told him if he wanted another like it, there would be an additional 50 involved. I think I logged about 20 hrs in that rod. It had to be double wrapped due to the rod color bleeding through so bad on the white thread. I didn't think he would be please with Georgia peach colors.

02-28-11, 03:56 AM	#1
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Rocky Top brings in some pigs Well, since I don't get to fish anymore whawhawha, I figured I could show some pictures from a buddy that caught some nice ones on "Rocky Top" the TN Vols themed rod I built last year. RT on the bend: Cha-Ching 7 lbs Another Chunk Priceless Photo That last photo about made my heart sink. It is an awesome picture none the less, but since I started building I have read countless hours. And this could be considered a form of high sticking. The bend is close to his hand wrapped on the rod. And we know how that adrenaline gets to pumping. If you grip the rod too tight into the bend, it can eventually lead to a failure following a snap, crackle and pop. Just some FYI. But I hope you enjoy the pictures. At least I know one of my rods held up to the test hahaha. The trip he had that day had a 7, 6, 5 and (4) 3s. All on Rocky Top as he has named her. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-28-11, 08:03 AM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Hey, the rod looks great in action. I'm sure you enjoyed seing these photos! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

02-28-11, 11:30 AM	#4
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	The rod is the same in all the pictures Boss. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-28-11, 11:33 AM	#5
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Those are some awesome pics Bubba!!..Love the first one! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

02-28-11, 04:28 PM	#6
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Great pics of a cool rod in action. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

02-28-11, 09:54 AM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Wow, those are some sweet pictures, them nice have not niiice bend to 'em. Good fish too. btw, that red rod in the bottom, is that one you built too?

02-28-11, 05:28 PM	#7
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	nice...i never understand why you see the pros grab their rods like that up way higher than that to get a fish in the boat. ive never had a problem getting one in with my hand where its supposed to be,on the reel.

02-28-11, 06:17 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	man bubba, awesum pics buddy. nice fish too. i hate the guy though, hahahaha. that is one U-G-L-Y colored rod, BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. kidding of course. you'll be out there soon gary. i know you will. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-28-11, 07:52 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Awesome bubba! Great shots and the rod looks good in action. I was wondered about that high sticking though too... BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

02-28-11, 10:15 PM	#11
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	I tried to explain to him the ending results and he told me he has always done it. I guess his cup of luck runneth over. But at least I have pics if he comes to me with a 2 piece hahahaha. All I can say is I can put a ferrule in it for a small fee hahahaha. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-28-11, 10:37 PM	#13
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Sweeeeeeet fish for your buddy, Bubba! The Rocky Top rod comes through...

02-28-11, 10:51 PM	#14
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	I already told him if he wanted another like it, there would be an additional 50 involved. I think I logged about 20 hrs in that rod. It had to be double wrapped due to the rod color bleeding through so bad on the white thread. I didn't think he would be please with Georgia peach colors. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

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