Mudhole CRB Handle System

[ejtaylor822]

I love these new handle kits from Mudhole!

I actually extended this out past the 19" tube length for this blank. This is Lamiglas 2-pc Salmon/Steelhead 8'6" heavy-power fast-action blank that I am planning to use for in-shore/back-bay and light surf fishing (baitcaster) that I have had for a while. It's an incredible blank and I have been waiting to do something special with for a long time. When I got this handle the other day, knew this is what I wanted to use it on.

The quality, fit and finish on this are excellent. Plan on using a lot of these in the future especially since the trim rings come in different colors. It actually comes with the "guick lock" fore grip, and a skeleton hood for which ever one you want. I went ahead and used the quick lock as I wanted a foregrip and to keep the look of the foregrip/EVA that came with it.

Wanted to pass on in case anyone is interested in that Matagi look but would rather spend $50 instead of $500.

Eddie

[memo43]

now that is a good looking rod.

post some pics as you go along an especialy  once you have it all done.

memo

[FishingBuds]

Dang Eddie looks great man

Yea keep us posted on the build

[ejtaylor822]

Will do guys, but, it might be slow going. Had this blank since the summer and its probably going to be a slow build. Although at this point, now that I got the grips and reels seat squared away, should pick up some. Trying to decide if I want to go with the cermet guides or titanium alconites, or, black alconites, do a spiral wrap - who knows....

But, and the reason this is up, if anyone is looking for a nice grip/handle setup this is the way to go. They have a similar set for spinning as well and onther set for solid rear grips. All are available in EVA or cork.

Assembly is pretty straightforward and the fit is excellent. The reel seat is a Fuji ECSM-17. The mounting tube is very nice and guessing it is probably American Tackle. It's pretty thinck and beleive it will hold up well. Especailly with good arbors and solid glue up.  With the movable quick lock had to do a little reaming on the foregrip opening to get it to slide snuggly over the length of movement but not a big deal.

The only concern I have is the trim ring on the inside of the splits. They are basically held in place by adhesive to the tube and the grip. My fear is that given the clean up I had to do may have diluted the union, or, just didn't get good coverage. May put a very thin black metallic wrap (1/4") in front of them and finish off to make sure they will never move.

The other trim rings I feel are solid. The quick lock is held securely by the EVA the barrel. The trim ring between the reel seat and the aft grip has a lip that sits inside the reel seat and mounts up against the aft grip. So, feel good about that one as well.

Eddie

[I Love BassResource]

Once again, your work looks fantastic Eddie.  I appreciate you sharing.

[Pitchinkid]

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