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Point Blank custom

Post by igl00jx » Thu Mar 10, 2016 12:32 pm

Requested Legendary Custom Creations in MI for a light bait rod in casting from the PB661LF blank.
Wanted a rod that was 6', so requested 6" removed from the butt section. An Andrews reel seat and rear grip adorning the rod and wraps that are reminiscent of my heritage were added. Guide train is a mix of SS alconite and titanium SiC guides (running guides SS, tip top and stripper TiSiC).
Rod is currently in the finishing stages and will ship out tomorrow.
Here are pictures from the builder himself.
Reel that will be riding shotgun is an SX Morrum that is currently with the resident reelsmith (ebassfisher)
Pics below. Enjoy

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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by Jdmbiggie » Thu Mar 10, 2016 2:04 pm

so fresh n clean...nice build bro
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by saoulons » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:11 am

Beautiful!

Just in time for St-Patrick's Day?
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by fati » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:46 am

Very nice handle, must be impatient to try it out
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by DirtydeucegooseUSMC » Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:52 am

B-e-a-utiful.
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by igl00jx » Fri Mar 11, 2016 4:52 am

saoulons wrote:Beautiful!

Just in time for St-Patrick's Day?
Thanks all.
I'm Hmong, so the wraps mirror the embroidery that is found in our traditional clothing.
I can see where the Irish connection was made (green wraps) :lol:

The rod will have to wait just a tad longer :(
All is good though. Builder was upfront with what was happening, so I'll patiently await on its arrival.
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by paul19057 » Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:13 am

Nice
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by marin12 » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:42 pm

Beautiful rod!
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by rgbtr196le » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:42 pm

Awesome detail!
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by Tokugawa » Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:15 am

Beautiful! Let us know how that Point Blank fishes. It has my interest.
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by the hooligan » Sat Mar 12, 2016 8:36 am

Rod is gorgeous James :big grin:
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by Good351 » Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:23 am

Wow, that looks great!! If it fishes half as good as it looks, you got a winner!
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by igl00jx » Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:34 am

Tossed this for a few minutes in the backyard yesterday. 1/8 oz is the sweet spot for as light is it'll go. Kept spooling the reel each cast with an 1/8 oz spoon. Reel has been tamed immensely and has a very linear feel to its adjustability thanks to Ian.

Far faster than imagined, even with 6" cut from the butt. Can only imagine what the full working length looks like.

Can't wait to rip crappie lips tomorrow!

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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by Tokugawa » Sat Apr 02, 2016 2:07 am

Very few rods can compare to a well crafted and thought out custom. =D>
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Re: Point Blank custom

Post by Fishing4Fun » Sat Apr 02, 2016 2:54 am

Looks good! Should be a fun finesse rod.
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