Anticipation of the Worst Kind

nofearengineer · 10-14-11, 08:43 AM

Gawd...Waffle is building me a custom drop shot rod and waiting for it is killing me!

It's going to be 7'6", built on a M-XF Phenix UMBX blank, with a split grip, Aero Comfort spinning seat, EVA grips, and Recoil guides.

My Pflueger Patriarch 9530 will finally have a suitable home. I just didn't have the heart to put it on my Vendetta.

bcklash · 10-14-11, 09:06 AM

That will be sweet.

lilmule · 10-14-11, 09:16 AM

If you can stand to use a drop shot rig in deep water you can wait a bit for the rod,just act like you just tossed out and start counting.
All good things in life are worth waiting for,some we just wish we hadem sooner is all

gonefishin3 · 10-14-11, 09:30 AM

You don't need a rod for dropshot.... your just. Droping your line.... lol Handline it like a man!

bassboogieman · 10-14-11, 10:37 AM

Bwahahahahhaahhaahahaaaaaaaaaaaa. NFE has been bitten. Suffering along WAITING is sweet torture, but will not be as sweet as receiving the rod in November when it's too cold to fish with it. Waiting another 4 months will be even more torture. You'll only be able to fondle it and play with it, which is only foreplay compared with actually putting your rod to it's intended use.

Congrats Bryce, Nelson will do you right. Enjoy all the pics of the rod in progress. He's good with the torture and tormenting his customers along the way during the build. Enjoy, I know I will KNOWING what you're now going through. Suffer baby, Suffer.

carolina-rig-01 · 10-14-11, 12:29 PM

That will be a sweet rod Bryce. I am curious what made you want a 7'6" rod for drop shotting? Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have only seen 7' rods used for shotting and I am wodering if I am missing something.

nofearengineer · 10-14-11, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina-rig-01

That will be a sweet rod Bryce. I am curious what made you want a 7'6" rod for drop shotting? Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have only seen 7' rods used for shotting and I am wodering if I am missing something.

I just figure...how could an extra 6 inches be bad?

But seriously, I'm a tall guy, and it just feels right when things are "to scale", if you know what I mean.

And that blank seems like it was born for finesse fishing. Getting a XF tip on a M rod of that length is pretty extraordinary. Let's just see if it lives up to its hype.

BigBassin144 · 10-14-11, 01:28 PM

Sounds good, but you should've sprung for the new K2 blanks.

BB

nofearengineer · 10-14-11, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Sounds good, but you should've sprung for the new K2 blanks.

BB

Man...those are expensive....twice as much. And yet, they are only a fast action. I'll stick with the UMBX.

BigBassin144 · 10-14-11, 02:57 PM

I've heard a lot of great things about the UMBX blanks and even the rods themselves. Whenever I get enough spending money to afford a custom, I'm having Walker build it on a Phenix blank... Now, if I could go a few months without having to buy text books, new brake pads and rotors, pharmacy organization dues, etc., etc. I could afford one.

BB

bamabassman · 10-14-11, 05:30 PM

congrats bryce. having "fondled" one of waffle's rods a twheeler i can only smolder in aingst.

now as for the "to scale" thing. that is truly interesting i think. and so.......kory needs to go to mini rods now huh? hahahaha!!!!
but seriouly i like that bryce. getting a rod that is "to scale" is a new way to think aobut ones next rod purchase.

Bassboss · 10-14-11, 05:48 PM

Finally bit the bullet eh?

Hope you like it man, should be a good rod, what are the cosmetics gonna be like?

nofearengineer · 10-14-11, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassboss

what are the cosmetics gonna be like?

Blue, charcoal, silver, and chrome...like the Patriarch.

keithdog · 10-14-11, 11:37 PM

Boy oh boy Bryce, your gonna love that rod for sure! Can't wait to see some pics of it when they become available. Something to think about while your clearing snow this winter. The "built to scale" thing is a good idea. When I met KVD we discussed what would make an ideal pitching rod for me. The length of the rod he suggested for me which was 6'10", he based on my height. So I would assume there is something to that. If your rod is half as nice as the one I handled at Wheeler, I know you'll be a happy customer.

bassboogieman · 10-15-11, 09:18 AM

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Boy oh boy Bruce

Can't get me off your mind, huh?

I know, we're easily confused.

But it IS brYce that is getting a new stick. I am waiting to hear how he likes it. I prefer spinning for dropshotting, but may try a casting rod if he likes this one.

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If your rod is half as nice as the one I handled at Wheeler

And I'm leaving that one alone.

keithdog · 10-15-11, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Can't get me off your mind, huh?

I know, we're easily confused.

But it IS brYce that is getting a new stick. I am waiting to hear how he likes it. I prefer spinning for dropshotting, but may try a casting rod if he likes this one.

And I'm leaving that one alone.

Corrrection made. I should never type with two thoughts in my head at the same time.

nofearengineer · 10-15-11, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bassboogieman

I prefer spinning for dropshotting, but may try a casting rod if he likes this one.

Uh...just checking, but you do know this is a spinning rod, right?

bassboogieman · 10-15-11, 06:34 PM

You talkin' to me? YOU TALKIN' TO ME? You threw me when you said "like the Patriarch" when asked about the color scheme. The Patriarch casting reel is a lot closer to chrome (and I know you own one) than the spinning reel of the same name. I thought you might just be NUTS enough to dropshot with a casting rod - some do. I didn't associate a color "match" for a Patriarch spinning unless, possibly charcoal (and I didn't think you had one of those, making me jealous again). My bad, sorry for assuming you're one of the NUTS

but I'm sure many will agree

that's an easy mistake to make.

bamabassman · 10-15-11, 09:55 PM

dangit bryce....now ya got ol boogerman all in a hizzy......he's gotta get hisself another rod now fer sure and fer certain. hahahaha!!!

and bruce....now oyu know how it feels to ASSume, bwahahahahahaha!!!!

islandbass · 10-18-11, 06:42 PM

I don't think that's a good set up. But from one engineer to another, I'll do you a favor and take it off of your hands.

Just reading the specs got the bait monkey rattling his cage. That will definitely be a suhweeeeeeet rig. Post pics when you receive it.

10-14-11, 08:43 AM	#1
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Anticipation of the Worst Kind Gawd...Waffle is building me a custom drop shot rod and waiting for it is killing me! It's going to be 7'6", built on a M-XF Phenix UMBX blank, with a split grip, Aero Comfort spinning seat, EVA grips, and Recoil guides. My Pflueger Patriarch 9530 will finally have a suitable home. I just didn't have the heart to put it on my Vendetta. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

10-14-11, 09:06 AM	#2
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	That will be sweet. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

10-14-11, 12:29 PM	#6
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	That will be a sweet rod Bryce. I am curious what made you want a 7'6" rod for drop shotting? Not that there is anything wrong with it but I have only seen 7' rods used for shotting and I am wodering if I am missing something. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

10-14-11, 01:28 PM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Sounds good, but you should've sprung for the new K2 blanks. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-14-11, 02:57 PM	#10
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've heard a lot of great things about the UMBX blanks and even the rods themselves. Whenever I get enough spending money to afford a custom, I'm having Walker build it on a Phenix blank... Now, if I could go a few months without having to buy text books, new brake pads and rotors, pharmacy organization dues, etc., etc. I could afford one. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-14-11, 09:16 AM	#3
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	If you can stand to use a drop shot rig in deep water you can wait a bit for the rod,just act like you just tossed out and start counting. All good things in life are worth waiting for,some we just wish we hadem sooner is all

10-14-11, 09:30 AM	#4
gonefishin3 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 227	You don't need a rod for dropshot.... your just. Droping your line.... lol Handline it like a man!

10-14-11, 10:37 AM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Bwahahahahhaahhaahahaaaaaaaaaaaa. NFE has been bitten. Suffering along WAITING is sweet torture, but will not be as sweet as receiving the rod in November when it's too cold to fish with it. Waiting another 4 months will be even more torture. You'll only be able to fondle it and play with it, which is only foreplay compared with actually putting your rod to it's intended use. Congrats Bryce, Nelson will do you right. Enjoy all the pics of the rod in progress. He's good with the torture and tormenting his customers along the way during the build. Enjoy, I know I will KNOWING what you're now going through. Suffer baby, Suffer.

10-14-11, 05:30 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	congrats bryce. having "fondled" one of waffle's rods a twheeler i can only smolder in aingst. now as for the "to scale" thing. that is truly interesting i think. and so.......kory needs to go to mini rods now huh? hahahaha!!!! but seriouly i like that bryce. getting a rod that is "to scale" is a new way to think aobut ones next rod purchase. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

10-14-11, 05:48 PM	#12
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Finally bit the bullet eh? Hope you like it man, should be a good rod, what are the cosmetics gonna be like? __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

10-14-11, 11:37 PM	#14
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Boy oh boy Bryce, your gonna love that rod for sure! Can't wait to see some pics of it when they become available. Something to think about while your clearing snow this winter. The "built to scale" thing is a good idea. When I met KVD we discussed what would make an ideal pitching rod for me. The length of the rod he suggested for me which was 6'10", he based on my height. So I would assume there is something to that. If your rod is half as nice as the one I handled at Wheeler, I know you'll be a happy customer. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some! Last edited by keithdog; 10-15-11 at 10:38 AM.

10-15-11, 06:34 PM	#18
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	You talkin' to me? YOU TALKIN' TO ME? You threw me when you said "like the Patriarch" when asked about the color scheme. The Patriarch casting reel is a lot closer to chrome (and I know you own one) than the spinning reel of the same name. I thought you might just be NUTS enough to dropshot with a casting rod - some do. I didn't associate a color "match" for a Patriarch spinning unless, possibly charcoal (and I didn't think you had one of those, making me jealous again). My bad, sorry for assuming you're one of the NUTS but I'm sure many will agree that's an easy mistake to make.

10-15-11, 09:55 PM	#19
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	dangit bryce....now ya got ol boogerman all in a hizzy......he's gotta get hisself another rod now fer sure and fer certain. hahahaha!!! and bruce....now oyu know how it feels to ASSume, bwahahahahahaha!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

10-18-11, 06:42 PM	#20
islandbass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,783	I don't think that's a good set up. But from one engineer to another, I'll do you a favor and take it off of your hands. Just reading the specs got the bait monkey rattling his cage. That will definitely be a suhweeeeeeet rig. Post pics when you receive it. __________________ 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)

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