New Rod Build: What do you think?

[bass wrangler569]

I just finished  building my new spinnerbait rod.  It's the second rod I've built and it turned out much better than my first one. The blank is a

G Loomis sb812 blank. So what do you think? Any constructive criticism is welcome.

Sorry, for some reason I couldn't get the pics in the post so I heres a hyperlink to photobucket.

http://s528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/bass_wrangler569/?action=view&current=IMG_0482.jpg

and another pic

http://s528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/bass_wrangler569/?action=view&current=IMG_0483.jpg

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Nice work.  I like the extended handle.  Out of curiousity, what does it cost to make one of these by the time you get everythign you need?

[bass wrangler569]

This one cost me $180 to build but I didn't need to buy epoxy or tools. You can get all the tools and epoxy you need to get started for under $100.

[flechero]

I like the taper in the front grip, it's about how I did my c-rig rod.  What's the handle length?  And did you add color or go stealthy on the wraps?

[bass wrangler569]

The handle length is 18" (I like long handles). I used black for all my wraps so its pretty stealthy. I'm building a flipping rod next and I plan to try some more elaborate things with my wraps.

[Alpster]

Nice work! I have an IMX MB844 blank with an almost identical grip setup I built a few years ago. I also like the tapered grip. Keith you may remember giving me a new tip top at Lake Fork for that one with wooden reel seat. LOL

Ronnie

[flechero]

Nice work! I have an IMX MB844 blank with an almost identical grip setup I built a few years ago. I also like the tapered grip. Keith you may remember giving me a new tip top at Lake Fork for that one with wooden reel seat. LOL

Ronnie

Funny how certain things stick in your mind... you got a black Alconite (BFAT).    Now do you think that I remembered unload the dishwasher yesterday?   ;D