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by Concussed
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:12 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Re: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

As promised, here are the others. Sorry for the low quality pictures, I got home late from work and snapped them quickly with my phone. All of my rods: https://i.imgur.com/cBukVsh.jpg #1 7'6 NFC HM UL XF Dropshot. I actually made all the accent pieces by hand from scrap aluminum. ALPS Waveform spinn...
by Concussed
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Re: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

From a broken guide to that........ :shock: Beautiful rods man! =D> =D> =D> =D> Thanks! Yeah, I have a tendency to go a little overboard. I've been called a serial hobbyist. :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shoc...
by Concussed
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:01 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Re: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

adam lancia wrote:Holy hell is all I can say, those look phenomenal!
Haha, what a compliment, thank you! I wanted them to be different and impactful without being over the top, and still providing the best performance.
by Concussed
Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Re: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

Nice dude...I have come to really enjoy carbon wrapped handles. Thanks. I love the look and lack of weight they bring to the table, as well as the nearly infinite level of customization. These two got the “raw” finish, which makes them a bit grippier when wet. The one I’m currently working on is re...
by Concussed
Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Re: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

Thanks! I bought a few things to repair broken guides about 8 months ago, and the hobbyist in me took over. I still have LOTS to learn and each rod takes me quite a while to finish, but it's become a rather therapeutic process for me! I've been a lurker here for a while and purchased a few things in...
by Concussed
Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.
Replies: 23
Views: 15304

Started on my 5th custom rod today, here's #3 and #4.

#3 Phenix K2 7'1 ML-XF Custom mappa burl grip, carbon fiber rear and foregrip, Matagi components, ALPS reel seat, abalone inlay, holographic spiral wrap finished with Fuji Ti micros. https://i.imgur.com/a67bhv9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0pSJF7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bYNd0Xs.jpg #4 NFC HM MB 704-1 bl...