Few New Builds

[I Love BassResource]

Its been a while since I've posted any pics so I thought I would post a group of rods I've finished over the past 2 weeks. There is a mix of Batson, MHX, and Castaway blanks. I use 3.5mm batson micros and 4mm Fujis, mostly skeleton seats save the aero spinning rod and the ACS seats.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Very nice dick. I like the skeleton seats too. Some find them uncomfortable though.

[RobE]

On the rod fourth from the top, it's hard to tell from the pics if those silver spots are bands or wraps. Either way, it looks good (all of them!). I'd fish it.

[rubba bubba]

Very nice.  I like the metal band on the butts; a nice touch.

[I Love BassResource]

On the rod fourth from the top, it's hard to tell from the pics if those silver spots are bands or wraps. Either way, it looks good (all of them!). I'd fish it.

Those are wraps.  Thanks!

[Big Bait Fishing]

on the third rod and sixth rod down(with the eva split grips) is that rear grip(below the reel seat) a stock eva grip piece or did you turn it down by hand ?? i want one of those on my next swimbait rod and would like to know where to get one , that is if it is a stock piece . btw how long is it , or should i say , what are it's dimensions as in dia.x length x inside dia. ??? thanks , those are sweet rods , love those FUJI ACS reel seats with split eva grips !!!!!  :(

[Mr Jenkins]

I especially like the one on the top since its mine lol

[I Love BassResource]

on the third rod and sixth rod down(with the eva split grips) is that rear grip(below the reel seat) a stock eva grip piece or did you turn it down by hand ?? i want one of those on my next swimbait rod and would like to know where to get one , that is if it is a stock piece . btw how long is it , or should i say , what are it's dimensions as in dia.x length x inside dia. ??? thanks , those are sweet rods , love those FUJI ACS reel seats with split eva grips !!!!! :(

I turn down all my handle pieces. Early on, I used some pre form butts for my first 2-3 builds and I actually I learned to somewhat copy them.  The trim rings and rubber caps were bought from mudhole, and I turn down the top portion.

[hmongkidBee]

great job, and excellent rods.  Now put them to good use.

[topwater.va]

I really like the minimalistic one with the skeleton grip and only half of a split grip.  I want to try and make one of those.

[I Love BassResource]

great job, and excellent rods. Now put them to good use.

Thanks, only one of the rods were built for myself, the rest were built for others..

[FL Knifemaker]

Beautiful work!!

[Pitchinkid]

Top notch work as usual. One day ill show you how to use them.

[b.Lee]

Great looking rods there!

[bassman31783]

Wow.  Very very nice.

[stalking coyote]

They will only look even better with a bass on the end of them... nice job...

[the crab]

Great looking work there.  How do you like the MHX blanks?  Did those decals come from mudhole?

[Bubba_Bruiser]

That is a nice batch of rods dick. It seems like the micro guide concept is really taking off.

[Big Bait Fishing]

That is a nice batch of rods dick. It seems like the micro guide concept is really taking off.

good photoshop work on your avatar , that is standing on the handi-cap dock at dixon lake where i fish alot , and no , you did not catch dottie  :

[I Love BassResource]

Great looking work there. How do you like the MHX blanks? Did those decals come from mudhole?

The MHX blanks are a great value, well worth what they cost. I'd easily compare them to blanks that cost twice as much. *cough* st croix *cough* 

I create/print my own labels, I've never bought them.

[I Love BassResource]

That is a nice batch of rods dick. It seems like the micro guide concept is really taking off.

Yeah, I've been using them for a while now, and it appears they're starting to make the swing into the main stream.  It's really not a fad, imho they make a substantial difference when used properly.

[rubba bubba]

I create/print my own labels, I've never bought them.

What do you print them on (decal paper) and with (inkjet?  laserjet? other?)?

[pat_walker_fishing]

man....ive gotta say those are some of the best rods i have ever seen posted...great work man

[BassAssasin2]

very nice!