Big Thank You, Wafflejaw

bassboogieman · 05-23-11, 10:47 AM

Now that the Wheeler gig is over, I can offer my public thank you to Walker for the fine rod he made for me, as a retirement present to myself. I wanted it kept quiet so I could show it off personally to the guys at Wheeler, pictures do not really do his work the proper justice, and I'm certainly proud to have this rod in my locker.

The rod was built on a North Forks Composite (IM) blank, in 7' MH/fast, and has Titanium micro guides, along with other weight reducing components. My first rod with the NFC blank, and I should say the NFC MH blank is a bit stiffer than the Kistler MH blanks which is my most favorite rod.

As everyone knows, blanks of the same power vary between manufacturer's and this particular NFC blank is more comparable to a H power Kistler LTX blank. NOT that that is a bad thing, but for my intended use (t-rig worm & weightless Senko-type baits) it's a bit stiff. I did, however, use it for spinnerbaits in the lilly pads at Wheeler and it was very good for that. IMO, the blank needs a minimum of a 1/2 ounce lure to get it to load up properly, and since spinnerbaits are my favorite bait to toss, this will do nicely!! And YES Walker, I did catch a couple fish on this rod, and it did an excellent job in hauling (granted they were not huge fish) them out of the pads.

These are Walker's pics, the colors were selected to compliment a Pflueger Patriarch XT reel:

Thanks Walker!

Marc David · 05-23-11, 11:18 AM

That rod is awesome! That black and blue looks great together.

BigBassin144 · 05-23-11, 11:21 AM

Walker, that rod is absolutely SICK! The Bruce is right, the pics do it no justice. The rod felt great and perfectly balanced with the Pat. XT. By the way, are those micros the Fuji TiSics?

Getting to check it out and feel what the split grip, split seat, etc. feel like, I've got some ideas for mine!

Anyways, that is an amazing rod Bruce (even if it was in a Kistler rod cover!

). Congrats!

BB

keithdog · 05-23-11, 11:34 AM

After having the pleasure to handle your new rod Bruce, all I can say is enjoy your retirement because your going to really enjoy using that sweet rod!!! It feels absolutely great in the hand, nice and light, and VERY easy on the eyes. Just a very pretty rod. I'd hate to let it even get dirty, lol. If I ever get to spend time in a boat with ya, I'd like to ask you now if I can make a couple casts with that baby!

WaffleJaw · 05-23-11, 12:42 PM

Your very welcome Bruce and thank you for posting pics of its..Thanks for the feedback and compliment guys,Im very happy ya'll got to see it in person!
Im looking foward to more pics from the trip!

Bubba_Bruiser · 05-23-11, 01:11 PM

This rod reminds me of Debbie Gibson...Electric Blue! Another awesome build from our brother Pancake. You nailed it like a split hog.

nofearengineer · 05-23-11, 03:38 PM

That rod was a sight to behold. Beautiful, and fantastic workmanship. The best thing was how balanced it felt with that Patriarch on it. It almost felt like you were just lifting the reel with no rod attached.

bamabassman · 05-23-11, 06:02 PM

waffleboy...........there ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS to describe this work of beauty, and beastly rod man. so i won't even try.....except to say well done my friend, well done. everyone has already said as much as i could. i loved it BUT would've looked better in crimson,hehehehe.

Bassboss · 05-23-11, 09:46 PM

SWEET!! Looks great man, get some pics with the patriarch mounted on it too.. I bet it looks sweet!

05-23-11, 10:47 AM	#1
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Big Thank You, Wafflejaw Now that the Wheeler gig is over, I can offer my public thank you to Walker for the fine rod he made for me, as a retirement present to myself. I wanted it kept quiet so I could show it off personally to the guys at Wheeler, pictures do not really do his work the proper justice, and I'm certainly proud to have this rod in my locker. The rod was built on a North Forks Composite (IM) blank, in 7' MH/fast, and has Titanium micro guides, along with other weight reducing components. My first rod with the NFC blank, and I should say the NFC MH blank is a bit stiffer than the Kistler MH blanks which is my most favorite rod. As everyone knows, blanks of the same power vary between manufacturer's and this particular NFC blank is more comparable to a H power Kistler LTX blank. NOT that that is a bad thing, but for my intended use (t-rig worm & weightless Senko-type baits) it's a bit stiff. I did, however, use it for spinnerbaits in the lilly pads at Wheeler and it was very good for that. IMO, the blank needs a minimum of a 1/2 ounce lure to get it to load up properly, and since spinnerbaits are my favorite bait to toss, this will do nicely!! And YES Walker, I did catch a couple fish on this rod, and it did an excellent job in hauling (granted they were not huge fish) them out of the pads. These are Walker's pics, the colors were selected to compliment a Pflueger Patriarch XT reel: Thanks Walker!

05-23-11, 11:21 AM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Walker, that rod is absolutely SICK! The Bruce is right, the pics do it no justice. The rod felt great and perfectly balanced with the Pat. XT. By the way, are those micros the Fuji TiSics? Getting to check it out and feel what the split grip, split seat, etc. feel like, I've got some ideas for mine! Anyways, that is an amazing rod Bruce (even if it was in a Kistler rod cover! ). Congrats! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

05-23-11, 11:34 AM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	After having the pleasure to handle your new rod Bruce, all I can say is enjoy your retirement because your going to really enjoy using that sweet rod!!! It feels absolutely great in the hand, nice and light, and VERY easy on the eyes. Just a very pretty rod. I'd hate to let it even get dirty, lol. If I ever get to spend time in a boat with ya, I'd like to ask you now if I can make a couple casts with that baby! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

05-23-11, 12:42 PM	#5
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Your very welcome Bruce and thank you for posting pics of its..Thanks for the feedback and compliment guys,Im very happy ya'll got to see it in person! Im looking foward to more pics from the trip! __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

05-23-11, 01:11 PM	#6
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	This rod reminds me of Debbie Gibson...Electric Blue! Another awesome build from our brother Pancake. You nailed it like a split hog. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

05-23-11, 11:18 AM	#2
Marc David BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 324	That rod is awesome! That black and blue looks great together.

05-23-11, 03:38 PM	#7
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	That rod was a sight to behold. Beautiful, and fantastic workmanship. The best thing was how balanced it felt with that Patriarch on it. It almost felt like you were just lifting the reel with no rod attached. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

05-23-11, 06:02 PM	#8
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	waffleboy...........there ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS to describe this work of beauty, and beastly rod man. so i won't even try.....except to say well done my friend, well done. everyone has already said as much as i could. i loved it BUT would've looked better in crimson,hehehehe. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-23-11, 09:46 PM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	SWEET!! Looks great man, get some pics with the patriarch mounted on it too.. I bet it looks sweet! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

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