Rods For Soldiers Build

Jrob78 · 08-02-11, 09:17 PM

I had the opportunity to build a rod recently for a good cause. These rods are given to veterans who have spent time overseas. I haven't posted any rods in awhile but thought I would share this one.

I was told the blank was a St. Croix but I'm not sure about that. It is spiral wrapped with Fuji Alconite micro guides. The rod has a Fuji seat, hand made cork grip and black with silver metallic thread wraps.

bcklash · 08-02-11, 09:22 PM

That looks sweet. Somebody is going to be happy.

Marc David · 08-02-11, 09:37 PM

Very clean, outstanding build!

WaffleJaw · 08-02-11, 10:37 PM

The rod looked great in person!You did a great job on it Joe.That cork grip looks awesome.

Bubba_Bruiser · 08-03-11, 03:31 AM

Awesome work Joe. I know whoever recieves it will be a happy recipient. Thanks for volunteering your time to make a soldier's day.

BigBassin144 · 08-03-11, 08:57 PM

Looks great Joe! I'm sure whoever gets it will absolutely love it.

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Jrob78 · 08-03-11, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Hopefully whoever gets it will enjoy it.

bassboogieman · 08-04-11, 09:07 AM

I'm going to abuse a word - FANTASTIC looking rod, for a FANTASTIC purpose, for one of our FANTASTIC soldiers, by a FANTASTIC rod building member of BassFisin.Com, FANTASTIC JOB JOE! I'll also add, I like the colors and the fact that for this rod you didn't do the (to me) obvious red. white and blue theme. It's good looking and the "God Bless Our Troups" was sufficient for the thoughts behind the build.

carolina-rig-01 · 08-08-11, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

I'm going to abuse a word - FANTASTIC looking rod, for a FANTASTIC purpose, for one of our FANTASTIC soldiers, by a FANTASTIC rod building member of BassFisin.Com, FANTASTIC JOB JOE! I'll also add, I like the colors and the fact that for this rod you didn't do the (to me) obvious red. white and blue theme. It's good looking and the "God Bless Our Troups" was sufficient for the thoughts behind the build.

I couldn't say it any better myself so I won't try. Looks amazing Joe and I know that there is going to be a very happy hero when he lays his hands on his new rod.

I can't wait for Bryce to drop by and tell us how much he loves the spiral wraps.

Bassboss · 08-08-11, 11:45 AM

SWEET looking build. Love the cork, and the silver highlights.

08-02-11, 09:17 PM	#1
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Rods For Soldiers Build I had the opportunity to build a rod recently for a good cause. These rods are given to veterans who have spent time overseas. I haven't posted any rods in awhile but thought I would share this one. I was told the blank was a St. Croix but I'm not sure about that. It is spiral wrapped with Fuji Alconite micro guides. The rod has a Fuji seat, hand made cork grip and black with silver metallic thread wraps. Attached Thumbnails __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-02-11, 09:22 PM	#2
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	That looks sweet. Somebody is going to be happy. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

08-02-11, 10:37 PM	#4
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	The rod looked great in person!You did a great job on it Joe.That cork grip looks awesome. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

08-03-11, 03:31 AM	#5
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Awesome work Joe. I know whoever recieves it will be a happy recipient. Thanks for volunteering your time to make a soldier's day. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

08-03-11, 08:57 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Looks great Joe! I'm sure whoever gets it will absolutely love it. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

08-02-11, 09:37 PM	#3
Marc David BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 324	Very clean, outstanding build!

08-03-11, 10:55 PM	#7
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Hopefully whoever gets it will enjoy it. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-04-11, 09:07 AM	#8
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	I'm going to abuse a word - FANTASTIC looking rod, for a FANTASTIC purpose, for one of our FANTASTIC soldiers, by a FANTASTIC rod building member of BassFisin.Com, FANTASTIC JOB JOE! I'll also add, I like the colors and the fact that for this rod you didn't do the (to me) obvious red. white and blue theme. It's good looking and the "God Bless Our Troups" was sufficient for the thoughts behind the build. Last edited by bassboogieman; 08-04-11 at 09:12 AM.

08-08-11, 11:45 AM	#10
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	SWEET looking build. Love the cork, and the silver highlights. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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