KR using K.I.S.S.
It dawned on me the other day that I have reached the point where a KR Concept rod is a "no brainer" . And, certain short cuts have emerged from trial and error that make the entire build pretty simple. I started messing around with a build sheet and then realized maybe other builders would be interested in how a really well laid out KR Rod would look on paper. I've used this layout MANY times and it seems to be spot on for the blank range indicated. It's the "whole enchilada" including our WINN Grips, Perfect Fit hardware and Titanium TORZITE® guides. I really don't think you can find a better combination of components anywhere, but there are ways to make it less expensive if you want to experiment a little (i.e. Stainless ALCONITE® instead of TORZITE will save you $100 right off the bat). Anyway, I hope this helps someone. Blank power and action should not effect the reduction train on any rods in this range so this build is good for anything from walleye to bass to redfish. I've also uploaded a printable build sheet in the photo section and provided a link at the end of the post. Give me some feedback so I will know whether to continue doing these or not.
Blank: Any POINT Blank 6’6” - 7’3” (or any comparable blank or "budget" blank)
Line: Up to 20 pound braid or 14 lb mono or fluorocarbon
Reel: any 2000-3000 series spinning reel:
GRIPS
1ea - WCAP - Butt Cap
1ea - WB237 - WINN/AR Butt Grip, choose the 237 short (2.375“) or 425 long (4.25”)
1ea - WKSK2 - WINN/AR rear grip for new TVS17 seat
1ea - WTC17 - WINN/AR foregrip for TVS17 with Thread Cover Back Stop™
SEAT
1ea - TVSTJK17 - size 17 TVS seat with thread cover hood sleeve and BACK STOP™ lock nut system
PERFECT FIT™ HARDWARE (Double Stripe)
1ea - BT29DR - Butt Grip Trim Ring
2ea - WCH14D- Winding check, measure diameter of blank and order proper size 11mm thru 15.5mm
1ea - RST19D - Trim Ring between rear grip and seat
1ea - CSTVS17 - carbon tube insert for TVS17 reel seat
1ea - CREVD - Cap ring for WINN/AR foregrip (choose 12, 14, or 16 mm ID depending on blank diameter, ex: CREVD14 or CREVD16)
Each trim part above needs the color designation added to the end of the stock number:
R = Red/Black; G = Gold/Black; S = Silver/Black; B = Blue/Silver
GUIDE TRAIN (TITANIUM TORZITE®)
1ea - TKLTG20H - Stripper
1ea - TKLTG10H - Second Reducer
1ea - TKLTG5.5M - Third Reducer
2ea - TKBTG5 - Choke and Second Runner
3ea - TKTTG5 - Runners
1ea - TKGTG5(?) - top; ?- tube size requires diameter of blank at tip.
• Stripper should fall between 19 and 22 inches from the tip of the spool axle.
• Choke point will fall approximately the same distance beyond stripper (i.e. : If stripper is at 19 inches beyond tip of spool axle, place choke 19 inches beyond stripper etc.)
• Bullseye remaining size 10 and 5.5 reduction guide between stripper and choke guide.
• Static load runners to top.
TAPE AND TEST
Approximate cost of above materials with no blank: $180
By substituting Stainless ALCONITE Guides (KLAG20H etc), saving are approximately $100
Total ULTIMATE Rod with POINT Blank and TORZITE: approx. $350 (based on 7’3” POINT Blank)
PRINTABLE JPG: [
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