Super User S Hovanec Posted September 14, 2015 Super User Posted September 14, 2015 I've been trying to build me a new dropshot rod for the better part of 2 years. For one reason or another, things kept coming up and it would get put back on the rack for later. Back in the spring when I glued up the grip, I even went and ordered a reel for it. I was really excited to get back to working on it last week and put the final coat of finish on it last night.. Now that it's done, it just doesn't trip my trigger anymore. It excited me more when it was a concept and in pieces all over my shop than it does now that it's finished. Anyway, here's what I'm not excited about. The reel. The rod. Specs: Blank: St. Croix 5S610MLXF extended to 7' Guides: Fuji Torzite Hook Keep: Kigan XLA Decal: Decal Connection (black over silver) Slip Rings: PacBay Thread:Makoi charcoal main wrap, Gudebrod silver and glitzy gold metallic trim and inlay Butt Cap: Mudhole Winding checks: Mudhole 5 Quote
Batson Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Nice rod!! Looks like your getting it all done! Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted September 14, 2015 Super User Posted September 14, 2015 Excellent! I'd be excited about it. Even if it will have a Shimano on it. That rod would look cherce with a Certate. 3 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted September 14, 2015 Super User Posted September 14, 2015 Looks like you got it done in time for some big fall girls. It looks too good not to be a little excited. Quote
Batson Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 FYI, does that rear butt cap have a big gash in it? Cant tell if it is just the picture or the actual piece? Might want to throw some cork filler and lightly sand it before it gets worse. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 14, 2015 I must admit, now that I put the reel on it, I got a little spark back. Line and leader are on and threaded through the guides. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 14, 2015 FYI, does that rear butt cap have a big gash in it? Cant tell if it is just the picture or the actual piece? Might want to throw some cork filler and lightly sand it before it gets worse. Yea. One of the few pits in this batch of cork. Didn't notice it til I took the pics. I typically don't fill unless they are really bad. Quote
Batson Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Looks like a great build, just was wondering about that! Would hate for this to be fished then oops.. Good looking out bud! Quote
Super User MickD Posted September 15, 2015 Super User Posted September 15, 2015 There is no need to fill anything in the buttcap, IMHO. There is no defect. Filling a natural dark line in the cork is sort of like working dry wall too long, and everything you do makes it worse. I've received premium cork that looked great at first, then found it was highly filled. Which is so phony. Better to have cork like this, which has a few lines in it, but they are small and tight, and are not really gaps. They are honest, high quality, cork. Leave it alone. 3 Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Looks good. I know what you mean about losing interest. I have a one track mind and flit from one all consuming thing to another and back again. lol Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted September 15, 2015 Super User Posted September 15, 2015 I like it! Need a picture of the reel mounted on the rod. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Scott, I can understand your lackluster feeling towards that rod. After making that 11wt (which was the greatest rod ever created) anything would be a let down. Good thing you got that out of your system before you finished up Dwights master piece or my inlaw project. PS Obviously I am joking here (except for that 11wt being the best rod ever made, because that is true). That is a sweet looking drop shot rod! Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 15, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 15, 2015 I like it! Need a picture of the reel mounted on the rod. 3 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted September 15, 2015 Super User Posted September 15, 2015 Looks sharp! Quote
basscatcher8 Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Very nice. I'm getting ready to build a couple verticle jigging rods for sauger with that type of handle on either a SCIII blank or if I can find if Batson has the equivelent I will probably go with them. Do those bands that hold the reel fit any size? Would they hold an ultra light reel on there you think or is it preformed to just hold the bigger reels? Hard to tell from pictures on mudholes site. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 15, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 15, 2015 You would need to get the smaller rings to hold the lighter reel. The 23mm may work. These are the 25mm. If you turn the cork and leave a snug fit for the ring, there is no need to tape the reel. Quote
basscatcher8 Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 great thats exactly what i was looking for. Thank you! Quote
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted September 20, 2015 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted September 20, 2015 Great looking combo. I particularly like the messy work station. It make me feel better about my mess. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 20, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 20, 2015 Great looking combo. I particularly like the messy work station. It make me feel better about my mess. I build til I can't see the bench, then I put everything away and start over! Once I can't find stuff that's right under my nose, I feel it's time to organize! Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 20, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 20, 2015 Didn't get to break it in yesterday. Today.......no better. Maybe tomorrow or Tuesday! Quote
basscatcher8 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I just saw a lake erie walleye guide saying shes cancelling a trip today due to more wind. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 21, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 21, 2015 Took the boat for a nice drag down to the launch and back. Too windy and bumpy for my liking. Stopped at Walnut and took the pups for a walk on the beach. Maybe we'll get to float the boat in the morning. Back to camp for more construction! Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 22, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 22, 2015 Was a nice morning on the big pond. Fish weren't cooperating tho. On an aside, this is why you buy good electronics. That's a 1/4oz weight with a 4" shad shape worm above. Some bait and what I assume are steelhead. They were busting all around, but they had lockjaw too. Quote
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