Finally, it's on the way!

[Teal]

Yall may have seen me mention a few times this summer and fall that I was working with @Delaware Valley Tackle on a custom crankbait rod.  Specifically for bigger squarebills and rattle traps.  After a few months of us going back and forth on ideas.  Its finally done and ready to ship.

 

I'm soooooo stoked.  The rod is a 7'0 MH Mf 3/8 - 1 Rainshadow JUDGE blank. With fugitives Sic Ti guides and G2 carbon trips.  With Teal color thread wrap.  I cannot not contain myself right now.

 

Mike @Delaware Valley Tackle was awesome to work with it.  im looking forward to another build.  Hopefully we can start another one soon

 

I really urge yall to reach out to Mike and get a rod built.  And in all openness and honesty, the price was very good for what you are getting.   

 

I will post pics when it arrives.  I have a Zillion Sv Tw waiting on it to arrive.  

[wisconsin heat]

Can't wait to see it!

[jimmyjoe]

   I've heard scuttlebutt about those Judge blanks. Everything I've heard is great. I think you're gonna be in for a real good time!    ?     jj

 

   p.s. - pic are in order!

[Teal]

HERE IT IS.  BEAUTIFUL ROD!  mike @Delaware Valley Tackle did a wonderful job.    

 

I suck at both taking and resizing photos.   Best I can do for now.  I'll get more in here..  gonna do some on the water tests soon.

 

 

First impression on the blank... its composite blank and is not thick and bulking like straight glass, this MH version is stout and is feels rigid, until u bend it...then you see the give in it.  So no wet noodle here.i like the small Fugi Sic Ti guides.  Keigan keeper was a nice touch.  

[roadwarrior]

[Michigander]

How are the G2 grips?

[Teal]

Just now, Michigander said:

What kind of grips did you get?

American tackle g2 carbon.  It's real slick.  Like a matte finish.  Full handle.  

[S Hovanec]

I love the bottom section on those Judges!  That woven pattern is the cats ......

[bish0p]

Gorgeous build. What reel seat and reel seat hood was used? The reel seat looks like an Alps MVT.

 

 

[S Hovanec]

17 hours ago, bish0p said:

Gorgeous build. What reel seat and reel seat hood was used? The reel seat looks like an Alps MVT.

 

 

 

Looks like an American Tackle Vibe with carbon fiber hood.

[Teal]

12 minutes ago, S Hovanec said:

 

Looks like an American Tackle Vibe with carbon fiber hood.

That's right.  It's really slick.  

[Michigander]

@Teal What do the G2 grips feel like? Smooth, textured, grippy?

[Teal]

4 hours ago, Michigander said:

@Teal What do the G2 grips feel like? Smooth, textured, grippy?

Mine are matte... not the carbon texture u see online.  They arent slick, but not grippy.  

Feels like a hard plastic.  On my next rod, will probably go with something more texture.

I fished with it this morning... feels fine to fish with even wet.

[Michigander]

5 minutes ago, Teal said:

Mine are matte... not the carbon texture u see online.  They arent slick, but not grippy.  

Feels like a hard plastic.  On my next rod, will probably go with something more texture.

I fished with it this morning... feels fine to fish with even wet.

Ok, so yours does not have that weave pattern on it? It's just a solid color throughout?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The matt(bushido) and weave have the same texture just different appearance