Reel Seats:
What is this seat called? And from whom may I order one?
[classiccustomwood.com]


Long Rods:
For you guys who build crankbait rods for bass fisherman, what length rod do you use most often. I'm thinking of doing one in the 7 foot or more range. What do you think?


Decals:
Do you guys put the blank manufacturer decal on the finished rod? Why?

Sean, The main body is a Fuji IPS16B and the trigger is IPS16TR. I know that Binghams has them. (Sponsor on left) Give Karen a call and let her know what you need it for.

Some builders do put the manufacturer decal on the rod as a basis of identification. It also identifies the blank as a first quality product from the respective manufacturer, rather than a blem or 2nd, etc.

Often this is best left up to the customer who may or may not want that decal or sticker on there. Either way, keep it in a safe place. If the blank should ever require warranty service, you'll need to return it along with the blank to the manufacturer.

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Ray, thanks for the custom grip you did for me. I was skeptical about solid wood instead of cork. It is amazingly light. I highly recommend it to everyone. Photos to come.

Mr. Kirkman, thanks for the advice on the sticker/decal. I did not know it would be required for warranty service. That's very helpful info.

Sean:
I don't regularly fish for bass nor have I built a bass rod, but a bass fishing friend of mine won't use anything longer than 6'. Calls my 7' rod a "harpoon".
Murf

Just something to keep in mind, but the rod locker on my bass boat will not hold anything longer than 6'6". Note to self: Build longer rods to justify buying a bigger boat.

On the other extreme of length - If you intend to use the rod in B.A.S.S. rules tournaments (as most organized tournaments are these days) there is an 8 foot max length rule......