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[Hogsticker]

I'm still drooling all over my new set up. Point Blank 7' medium fast. Fuji Titanium Alconites spiral wrapped. Alps Tex Touch reel seat, left the insert out - Lot's of blank access here! Carbon fiber and Eva mix handle. Matt black checks and rings to match the finish on the reel of course. Fuji ultra poly metallic thread. STEEZ SV. This is crazy light with some good power. Must get to the lake soon! 

[flechero]

looks great, your accents really finish it off!  Can't zoom in well enough to see clearly - what did you finish off the seat with in front?  Is it an aluminum check?

[Jrob78]

I like that handle design. Sometimes that style can look sort of "tacky" or "JDM knockoffish," but I really like this and it looks like it would be comfortable to hold and cast. Your guy does nice work.

[Hogsticker]

35 minutes ago, flechero said:

looks great, your accents really finish it off!  Can't zoom in well enough to see clearly - what did you finish off the seat with in front?  Is it an aluminum check?

Yep, winding check 

[kickerfish1]

Looking good!

[Big Bait Fishing]

not to sound critisizing , but why didn;t you just utilize a full one piece rear grip , looks like you put on two different split grips .

[Hogsticker]

1 hour ago, Big Bait Fishing said:

not to sound critisizing , but why didn;t you just utilize a full one piece rear grip , looks like you put on two different split grips .

Because I like the look. Fishes like a full grip as in I can still make 2 handed casts, yet has some style to it. I don't want to take credit for the design as I stole it from the Archangel, but you'd be surprised how many people have followed suit after I did this the 1st time. That's why it's a custom I reckon. 

[Big Bait Fishing]

1 minute ago, Hogsticker said:

Because I like the look. Fishes like a full grip as in I can still make 2 handed casts, yet has some style to it. I don't want to take credit for the design as I stole it from the Archangel, but you'd be surprised how many people have followed suit after I did this the 1st time. That's why it's a custom I reckon. 

cool. everyone has their own take ! you like full grips , i like minimal grips

[.ghoti.]

Wow, Big Bait, that is indeed a minimal grip. And a very long handle. Tru Oil?

[Big Bait Fishing]

12 minutes ago, .ghoti. said:

Wow, Big Bait, that is indeed a minimal grip. And a very long handle. Tru Oil?

the phone camera makes it look two feet long ! it is actually 15'' from the back of the reel seat , and yes blue burl cork with Tru-Oil , i used to love eva but from now on i will always have burl cork on my new rod builds !!

 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

15" is still a mighty long handle. What kind of rod is it?

[Big Bait Fishing]

24 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

15" is still a mighty long handle. What kind of rod is it?

Phenix Ultra MBX 707ML

[Scott F]

This is why guys have custom rods made. I could never use a rod with a handle that long. But if that's what you prefer, a custom rod may be the only way you can get it.

[Big Bait Fishing]

that's my love of custom rods and why i will NEVER buy a stock rod , i laugh to myself when i see pics of other peoples rods with short (9-11'') handles and wonder how anyone fish those rods !! my other casting and spinning rod have 16'' handles , my swimbait rod has an 18'' handle ...