Another tip of the hat to Batson for rock solid customer service. They proved their worthiness to me and I’m grateful for it.
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Few weeks ago as my buddy and I decided to call it a day being the Walleye weren’t biting, I commented how slick an idea this hook keeper was on my new Denali Myriad rod. How something as simple as a hook keeper has been taken to the next level, absolutely fantastic functional concept. Wonder where they might’ve gotten this idea from ;-)
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thanks Norman, I have absolutely no idea what you’ just said nor had I ever considered blanks could be such a science... Ive at least managed to gather you feel this newer version elite pro line might be a good option ;-) I’ll take your word for it... Thanks very much I was hoping others who possibly own both SCII and MHX elite pros might also chime in with their opinions. It’
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Hello all, I currently have and have owned a 6'2" St Croix Eyecon Spinning in M/XF (Rated up to and including 5/8oz) and have gotten used to that rod for the past vertical jigging Walleye Season.. I use primarily 5/8 and once in awhile 3/4oz but its a little much for that rod... I'm in the process of wanting to build 2 more, one for myself and another for a friend who uses pretty much
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Interesting Tom , i keep forgetting my > experiences is with mostly surf rod reel seat > sizes and some of those required a 22 mm seat > which i find a bit large for comfort . When i > think of light freshwater or saltwater i could > see many going really small since the blank allows > it
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > For a carbon fiber grip get the ones that don’t > have a tenon for both a fear and fore grip. With > the Winn Grips just cut the tenon off so the reel > sits fits flush. No problem doing this. Reel seat > size is a personal choice. Some like small some > like large. A size 17 reel seat is just
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Tom Kirkman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The reel seat should be sized to best fit your > hand, not the rod blank. Based on true ergonomics > research, 99% of rod builders use seats that are > too small for the average human hand - at least if > you want to experience the least fatigue and have > the best control. > > .........
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Forgot to add, i agree completely with you about > a lack of info and especially helpful descriptions > on websites regarding certain components , you > need to have the blank in hand and measure thats > really the only way . I can't tell you all the > times i bought components that ended up no
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Thanks Michael. I’ll have to email them to see what it’ll cost for shipping to Canada. Nice to be able to order everything from same place because shipping sure adds up but man I love to colour options think it would make a sharp looking rod. Thought maybe I’d try one spinning rod with the KR Concept amd Another with the Minima 4 match on another and see how the two compare. I like there’s in
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Bill, I have been fishing with cork handles for over 50 years and to this day I couldn't agree more with you, Love cork.... Donald, I bet your handles looked super sharp in a birch motif, that's great...Appreciate the info!! Well I have this idea, and I'm about as green a rod builder as an unripened banana, but I was considering having RodGeeks paint me up one of their C4 blanks in 70:30 s
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I'm sure this has been discussed many time over but I hoped someone could shed some light on sorting this out Say I wanted to go with an Aluminum Spinning reel seat in 17mm (bigger hands) and wanted to match say a Winn Split grip or Carbon Fibre, theres some grips that are flush on the ends while others have a reduction shoulder, pretty confusing to say the least, and component retailers don't
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Building up a new rod and decided to go with the Fuji VSS reel seat and split grips and wondered to possibly put a twist and maybe it’s too big of twist but wondered if you guys have ever had any luck painting cork. I read one man first expoxied the cork, then sanded, primed and painted then to cover and protect he epoxied over top of the paint and he said it worked well but I wanted to see i
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Agreed Spencer, I have younger buddies who Vertical Jig a Lot plus they have homes right along the river parkway but those guys prefer the longer 6’8”-7’ rods. I’ve tried down to 5’6” and well it wasn’t really it either, then the 6’3” St Croix Eyecon worked and much nicer length but I feel I can do better in the feel and sensitivity department by building custom. You guys have any experience
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My guide/builder friend chimed in, and he uses > mostly Rainshadow 842's and 843's, cutting them > down as people want. He stated that with his > better fishermen, he likes them to use the blanks > at 7 feet. This is consistent with what many > others have been suggesting. To each their ow
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No problem Michael I sure have some knowledgeable guys helping me achieve my goals Well I debated over two days on getting either the Immortal or the Eternity blank and temptation and my never ending admiration and addiction to hi end toys (within reason) got the best of me so I got the 6’8” MF Eternity. I figured I’ve been an avid angler for all but the first 5yrs of my 58 and great componen
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Jay Dubay Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Brad Potter Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > The Rainshadow Immortal IMMWS62MXF builds an > > excellent rod for this purpose. > > > > Build it KR concept spinning, or simple spiral > > casting. > > > > I built one a f
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Brad Potter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yes, reel seat placement can have an impact on rod > action. I.e. longer handle = slower, shorter = > faster. > > I still say the Rainshadow is the blank you seek. > > Fit it with a VSS spinning reel seat in down > locking with a hidden hood. > Build it KR concept. Use Fuji KLH
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Just to confirm my building requirements consist of, Best bang for the buck Quality blank 6’/6’3”range Spinning Using 1/2, 5/8 sometimes in windy conditions 3/4oz leadhead jigs No casting required, fishing boatside, open bail, drop presentation to bottom, jig up 12”-18” and repeat 10-15 lb braid Lightest low profile top quality spinning guides Quality reel seat and handles for b
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry, I'm blank oriented. AVC68MXF. SCIII, > LBC68MXF. SCIV, LBC68MXF. SCV St. Croix rods. > , I’m chasing a spinning rod build Spencer instead of a factory built. Unfortunately St Croix put a damper on blank purchases anymore so I thought hey Sage I think always had a good name. Wow it didn’t take me
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Brad Potter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The Rainshadow Immortal IMMWS62MXF builds an > excellent rod for this purpose. > > Build it KR concept spinning, or simple spiral > casting. > > I built one a few years back and use it jigging > Erie, DR, and Sag River. > It is slightly better in my mind with the heavier >
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> > > No, i'm afraid not , as enticing as fishing the > Detroit area sounds i stay in a small area on the > NC/SC coastline , i do not know Mr.Danek but i'm > sure he's a splendid chap . That’s a part of the US I’d love to see some day and of by chance you ever make it up here in April May into June, you let me know as I’d be happy to show you how we chase Walleye up
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In my opinion Mudhole has exceptional service, and > I have never had a problem with them. They are > always more than willing to stand by their > products. The warranty on their blanks is the best > I have ever used, it is hassle free and the the > replacement is shipped very quickly. Just mak
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herb canter Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ernie Roberts Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Michael Danek Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Ernie, I have a guide friend who does that > > > technique on the Detroit Riv
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Any spinning blank can be made into a casting rod > and vice versa. A blank is a blank, do with it as > you wish. Fuji KR guides are low profile, and are > top notch guides. By using smaller lighter guides > you also help to balance the rod in your favor. > The MHX are a really good bang for t
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Production rod to look at the St. Croix 5, 4, or > 3C68MXF, bring your casting reel with you and > mount it up for your tests. Frankly if that > spinning rod does it all, except it's > configuration, I'd build the casting rod on that > blank. I doubt you'll need a longer rear grip than > 9
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roger wilson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ernie, > If you are going to balance a tip heavy rod with > weights, keep all of the weight in the last 1/2 > inch of the rod. A bunch of weight that is 4 > inches from the end of the butt, essentially is > just making the rod heavier. > > You can do this by just using an oversized b
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ernie, I have a guide friend who does that > technique on the Detroit River, am trying to > contact him. I'll be back. I personally think > you can do better than a spin-jig blank built for > cast, but will see what my friend says. He is a > guide on the river, but also an expert builder.
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You can build a casting rod on any type of blank > you like. Sounds like a spin jig blank (6’6” > or 6’9”) would fit your needs. They have a > fast to extra fast tip with plenty of power in the > midsection and butt. They are designed for > jigging, and also cast very well. There are a lot &g
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Hey Michael, the Eyecon I used last year is a 6'3" medium with Xfast tip. but its a spinning rod and id like to go to casting... what I'd like to improve on?? once I decide to build my own.....a longer butt section, 14" solid cork or harder material, and I have no use for a front grip, other than maybe something decorative to hide front of reel seat..I'm wondering what length blank I
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Hello guys, first post here. Figured this would be the ideal place (hopefully) to ask about maybe buying a premade rod being it’s too close to season to be making my own rod now. I’ve been using and ok with the St Croix 6’3” medium Eyecon and then last spring I was talked into buying which turned out to be a very big letdown/disappointed with a Dobyn 7’ Fury I purchased (terrible single foote
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