Another mockup with the Fuji SKSS in size 17 with complimenting EVA
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Trying out the new split trigger seats with complimenting EVA.
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Night camo EVA and billet trim parts from Mudhole.
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Split seat of the K2 with some billet trim.
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Phenix K2 casting rig to showcase our hydroprints. Matching Revo SX with side cases printed. Night camo EVA with reel paddles to match.
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Trimmed out with some billet pieces
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New grip assembly with a richer color snake pattern
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carbon fiber with squared off butt cap
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These Alps seats are a little spendy, but they sure do look good.
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If you like to go bold print, this one kinda does.
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If you like blues, this is a cool combo.
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Personal favorite. Foam core grips in custom print with a complimenting Alps billet seat. Billet trim to match.
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This is mocked up on a Phenix K2 casting blank which will make a great platform for the combo.
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Carbon fiber grips with our printed split seat and some bling pieces to round it out
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Some basic inlays on this 30-60 lb Rainshadow jig stick. Alps XN series guide in Black w/silver ring.
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Split grip using nigh camo EVA, Alps new small billet trigger and a few bling-bling trim pieces.
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Custom EVA grips, threadwork using Madeira thread, Fuji ACS seat and Alps guides
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No elaborate thread work needed on this one. Just let the print do the "bling" for you.
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Foam core carbon fiber grips in textured finish. Alps billet seat w/Batson billet buttcap.
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Rainshadow DR1025F with foam core textured finish CF grips in grey hybrid. Alps billet seat and XN guides. All Madeira Xwrap.
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Recent find amongst a batch of 30 or so old S glass blanks
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Done in silver and black for a Raiders theme rod
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Done all in Vivona's shade packs with a single trimar highlight. Flo orange for the main body.
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Split grip mockup on an old Shikari 12-20 lb blank. Donating this to the Rods for Soldiers program which inspired the design. Tip of the hat to Vivona, Blabaum and some NERBS for some of the baseline ideas.
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My first stab at elips. Still needs finish sanding. Thanks to the NERBS for the inspiration, Billy V for materials and Mark Blabaum for the tutoritals. Going on an inshore rod I'm building.
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Collage of latest charity build, a Rainshadow ISWB945. Components donated by Bill Batson. Alps billet seat and Alps guides.
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Customer service is not a lost art over there. Good tag team effort. When I had an issue a couple of years ago on a sale item during what I'm sure was a high demand period(Black Friday), Bob called me up to make amends. Good peeps at Mudhole.
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Personal preference and what you're comfortable with. Some wrap the overs with no finish on the underwrap. Some prefer finish. Personally I've switched to using a light water base poly coat for the underwraps. Dries in minutes so I don't have to wait hours or overnight for the epoxy coat to dry. Also cuts back a little on bulk, though that's not really an issue with a rod that's going to have und
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