Hey fellas, so I’ve built plenty of rods but never a surf rod. I’ve got a BH East Coast 10’ medium (2-6oz) which I’m pairing with a Penn Slammer 5500 with 40lb braid. I was thinking NGC with KW30, KW25, KW12, 8 KW8 to an 8 tip. Does this seem right?

The 25 to 12 is a pretty steep angle, I’d throw in a 20 after the 25, then 12 to 8 runners. Make sure to test cast before wrapping them up.

Chris Morilla Wrote:
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> The 25 to 12 is a pretty steep angle, I’d throw
> in a 20 after the 25, then 12 to 8 runners. Make
> sure to test cast before wrapping them up.


Will do, thanks! I’m planning on static and test casting. How many runners would you use?

Al there’s a guy on you tube Lou Caruso he gives a good description on a surf rod build check it out if you are going to use the concept guide system you with need 11 guides plus tip and I would go with 30 butt to 20 16 then 8x10s with 10 tip as you might want to tie a fluorocarbon leader on so more clearance for an fg leader knot, let us know how you get on with the build as I fancy one of those blanks ????

Awesome video thank you! I will definitely go up to 10's, i was mulling that around before and will also update as I build.

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Sorry that was supposed to be a thumbs up but the site doesn’t recognise it lol

Mick Murphy Wrote:
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> Sorry that was supposed to be a thumbs up but the
> site doesn’t recognise it lol


Lol I figured it was something along those lines

Some progress, I already static and cast test the guides just need to spin them up. Bottom half is done, wishing I went gold instead of silver for the trim wraps, oh well

Al loving the build looks stunning so far, what’s that blue/ black thread really looks nice? Plus the silver looks great , keep us up dated with the rest of the build and eventually when you get s chance to test it / fish with it, keep you the good work :-)

Mick Murphy Wrote:
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> Al loving the build looks stunning so far,
> what’s that blue/ black thread really looks
> nice? Plus the silver looks great , keep us up
> dated with the rest of the build and eventually
> when you get s chance to test it / fish with it,
> keep you the good work :-)


Thanks Mick, it’s Voodoo variegated. I started using their thread last year it’s fantastic.

Sorry Al the site didn’t like the name of the thread your using?

Ah they aren’t a sponsor here, I think that’s why. I’ll shoot you a message

Guess we cant send PM’s, it’s the old Bullards but new company.

Ok, they didn’t like that name either lol

My email is
murph40@live.com

Email sent

Finally finished and got to toss her in the surf, she hucks!